Some classics are the subject of wild seller claims that don’t stand close scrutiny. However, when the vehicle is a Chevrolet Corvette that has received NCRS Top Flight and Bloomington Gold Certification, you know that you are dealing with something genuinely special. That is the story behind this 1963 Split Window Coupe, a car that is guaranteed to draw crowds like moths to a flame. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting the Coupe listed here on eBay in Mandeville, Louisiana. The cost of admission to a car of this caliber was never going to be cheap, with the seller setting their price at $269,500 OBO.

The 1963 model year saw the release of the C2 Corvette, with Chevrolet adding a Coupe version to the mix. This proved an inspired decision, with the Coupe accounting for almost half of the overall sales during that year. One unique feature in 1963 was the split rear window, which drew a mixed response from owners. Some found that the feature limited visibility, and a small but successful industry grew where dealers swapped the original windows for one-piece glass at the owner’s request. I’m pretty sure that if they had known how desirable the Split Window would eventually become, many owners would have lived with the inconvenience. The seller confirms that this Coupe recently underwent a complete nut-and-bolt restoration, with no aspect of the car escaping their attention. It included ensuring that the fiberglass was flawless before applying a fresh layer of Saddle Tan paint. There is nothing about the exterior deserving criticism, which is reflected by this Corvette’s string of awards. The paint is spotless, the trim is immaculate, and the glass is crystal clear. The Corvette’s beauty is more than skin deep, with the underside shot revealing a frame that is in as-new condition.

While Chevrolet carried over most of the engine range from the 1962 model year into 1963, there were significant changes below the surface. A revised suspension setup vastly improved handling, transforming the Corvette into a genuine driver’s car that was at home on twisting roads. This Coupe features the popular L75 version of the 327ci V8, delivering 300hp and 360 ft/lbs of torque. The power feeds to a Posi rear end via a four-speed M20 manual transmission, and although it wasn’t the most potent ‘Vette available in 1963, the fact that the L75 only added $53.80 to the sticker price helps to explain why 8,033 buyers ticked that box on their Order Form. Purists will welcome the news that this gem is numbers-matching. The originality extends beyond the major components to include items like the tags, radiator, alternator, and other items. The seller supplies no specific information surrounding the mechanical health, but it is fair to expect any classic within this price bracket to be in perfect health.

The color scheme set by this Corvette’s exterior continues inside, with the interior trimmed in Saddle vinyl. Once again, the presentation appears perfect, with no evidence of wear or other problems. Everything appears to be in as-new condition, justifying the awards that this classic has received. This interior also reveals how things have changed in the automotive world since 1963. The first owner ordered this Corvette with an AM/FM radio, an option costing $174.35. The fact that a radio cost over three times more than the upgraded engine seems unthinkable today, but that was the state of play during that era.

At $269,500, this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe isn’t anything like what most people will consider affordable. Recent successful sales results and Hagerty both indicate that the price sits above what a seller might typically expect from a Concours example. However, the listing statistics seemingly confirm that this classic has generated significant interest as people like what they see. Whether that translates into a successful sale is impossible to predict, although it only takes one passionate enthusiast for this Coupe to head to a new home. Do you think that will happen at the BIN figure, or will the seller need to compromise?