The 1964 Corvette really owes its success to that of its predecessor and first year C2, the 1963 Corvette. As with any line, the first in the series will be the most highly scrutinized and take a lot of abuse as far as the critics go. While this may be tough for that particular year, it is welcomed news for the next model year as all the feedback can be taken in and rolled out with a new model that is better suited to the wants and desires of the masses. Such was the case with the 1964 Corvette.