1963 Corvette Split Window CoupeĀ
1963
Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray coupe is in "excellent" condition, and
has been used "strictly for car shows and good-weather pleasure
drives." Under the hood is a "L75"-code 300-horsepower 327-cu.in.
V-8 engine. Powerglide automatic transmission. Factory-style
knockoff wheels. Manufactured by KCM wheels to exact specifications
of the original Kelsey Hayes turbine wheels. You can read about
these wheels in the photos. Manual steering and power-assisted drum
brakes. Little explanation is needed for the classic 1963 Corvette
Sting Ray and the dramatic styling of the iconic split-window
coupe. Its rolling sculpture. The example offered here is in
Ermine White over red leather. According to the last owner it is
said to have been purchased in its current condition and is
believed to be largely original, down to the 36,400 miles on the
odometer. The details of previous restoration work are unknown. It
is believed to be original, although a rebuild history is unknown.
Carter aluminum four-barrel carburetor, the engine is said to
"start easily with a few pumps of the gas pedal," with no smoke and
no leaks. The complementing two-speed automatic is also reported to
"shift perfectly." The cooling system has been upgraded to include
a thicker aluminum radiator and an electric fan. This Sting Rays
Ermine White paintwork matches the "936" code on the
interior-mounted trim tag. The history of the paintwork is unknown,
but the previous owner notes its condition as "95 percent," with no
blemishes and no reported swirl marks. The exterior trim and
chrome, including the 1963-only aluminum simulated hood grilles,
appear to be in very good condition, with no pitting in the chrome
bumpers. The body lines and panel gaps also appear to be in very
good shape. Dressed in red, this Corvettes cockpit casts a
striking contrast to the white exterior. The previous owner reports
the cabin is in "excellent" condition, with some age-related wear
is evident in the seat covers, but no holes or rips. Additionally,
the carpet and headliner are said to be in "excellent" condition,
while the gauges are reported as functional. The same goes for the
radio, which is a later cassette unit from Custom Autosound. There
is some visible wear in some of the interior trim, along with a
small crack visible in the wood-rimmed steering wheel, but the
overall presentation of the interior seems very good. The previous
owner asserts the suspension and chassis components are in good
condition, with no known issues or needs, and have been maintained
to stock specifications. No known rust in the chassis, either.
Equipment includes manual steering and power-assisted drum brakes,
both of which are said to work well. The car rolls on "like-new"
radial tires mounted on factory-style knockoff wheels. The tires
are said to be in "excellent" condition and show virtually all of
their remaining tread, while the wheels are said to be in "very
good" condition. This is an early Corvette as it has under seat
storage for both seats. We have been very impressed with the
overall condition. I