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Designed by Larry Shinoda under Bill Mitchell, the C2 Split Window is one of the sexiest American classics ever made! Manufactured for one year only, the car became an instant icon and continues to garner big money from collectors and enthusiasts.
Overview
SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray split-window coupe showing 6,322 miles on a replacement odometer at the time of this cataloging. Finished in Riverside Red over a black vinyl interior, this restored C2 is offered by County Corvette in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Chevrolet rolled out important advancements when the second-generation Corvette hit the streets in 1963, including retractable headlights, a new ladder-type frame, a four-wheel independent suspension and improved weight distribution. According to the National Corvette Museum, that year saw production of 21,513 Corvettes. Of those, about half – 10,594, to be exact – were coupes.
While the C2 Sting Ray’s aerodynamic silhouette is unmistakable and iconic from any angle, the coupes from 1963 are among the most recognizable vehicles in all of automotive history – thanks to the split-rear-window design that was used for that first year only. Today, relatively few surviving coupes remain on the road – let alone in largely original configurations with numbers-matching mechanicals.
This Riverside Red split-window brings all of that and more. It boasts a straight body, a largely original interior and a numbers-matching 340-horsepower 327ci V8. The car even has its original Carter “3641S” four-barrel carburetor which has been restored to optimal performance by a specialty facility with over 30 years of experience in Corvette preservation and restoration.
The split-window Corvette is – and will be continue to be – an enthusiast’s favorite and a collector’s dream. Those dreams are about to come true for someone, and it could be you.
Specifications & Options
Exterior
- Riverside Red paint (code 923)
- Reportedly original accident-free body
- Trim tag notes Riverside Red as original color
- Body-on restored
- Ladder-type frame
- Retractable quad headlights
- Ventilated hood
- Non-functional fender louvers
- Driver side mirror
- Original glass
- Rocker moldings
- Antenna
- Split rear window
- Split rear bumpers
- 15-inch reproduction aluminum wheels
- Knock-off center caps
- Newer American Classic 205/75 whitewall radial tires
Interior
- Black vinyl upholstery
- Bucket seats
- Manual-crank windows
- Center console
- Clock
- Vertical-stack radio
- Newer carpeting
- Floor mats
- Gauges
- Restored cluster
- 160-mph speedometer
- 7,000-rpm tachometer
- Fuel level
- Voltage
- Oil pressure
- Coolant temperature
Mechanical
- 327ci small-block V8
- Reportedly numbers-matching
- Date-correct intake manifold and exhaust manifolds
- Rebuilt original Carter “3641S” four-barrel carburetor
- Domed aluminum pistons
- Ribbed aluminum rocker covers
- 12-volt electrical system
- Rated at 340 horsepower
- Synchro-Mesh four-speed manual transmission
- Replacement alternator
- Replacement radiator
- Dual exhaust system
- Drum brakes
- Hydraulic, self-adjusting
- Independent front and rear suspension
- Upper and lower control arms up front
- Three-link setup with transverse leaf spring in rear
Service History
County Corvette states that the car has been well-maintained throughout life; it runs and drives like a “true 327 should.” The four-barrel carburetor was rebuilt, and the tires were newly replaced.
Trim tag decoding produces the following data:
- Build Date G5: Fifth week of March
- Style 63 837: 1963 model year coupe
- Body 6511: Serialized production number
- Paint 923A: Riverside Red
- Trim STD: Black vinyl
Photos are provided in the gallery of stampings of drivetrain components. Interested buyers are encouraged to do their due diligence on the authenticity and originality of said markings.
Condition & Reports
The photo gallery illustrates the exterior, interior, engine bay and underbody condition for this well-preserved C2. The car has been vetted by County Corvette, a state-of-the art facility that has specialized for over 30 years in the restoration and repair of Corvettes of all generations.
This 1963 Corvette Sting Ray is said to be free of substantial imperfections.
The vehicle retains its original interior (except for the carpets) and trim tag.
Summary
If you are a Corvette enthusiast, you already know how special this car is. County Corvette classifies it as having “amazing original integrity and a show car appearance.” A split-window coupe is the undisputed holy grail of the C2 production run, and you won’t mind another opportunity like this one any time soon. Its numbers-matching engine, original carburetor, and detail-driven restoration make it deserving of the world’s finest showroom floor – or better yet, a diehard fanatic’s garage.
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Buyer's Premium
The Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final sale price and is payable directly to SBX Cars. Sales tax applicability will be determined by buyer's location.
- Buyer's premium: 5%
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