After a 9-year model run for the first generation Corvette, Chevrolet rolled out the C2 in 1963 with that legendary split-window design for the coupes during its inaugural year.  And while the ’63 Chevy Corvette here on eBay is a droptop model without the coveted rear glass, it’s a desirable car in its own right and less likely to break the bank to get it in your driveway.  Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is where the vehicle presently resides, and bidding is up to $32,101 with more to go before the reserve is met.

The seller tells us the car’s previous owner was in possession of the Corvette for the past 25 years, and that it is said to have once been a show car, with some additional chrome items having been added.   The C2 still presents nicely all around overall, and although it’s not perfect, for a driver things seem acceptable pretty much the way they are, with nothing imperative obviously needing immediate attention before the next owner gets behind the wheel.

At some point in the ‘Vettes history, a restoration was performed, but we’re not told exactly how far back in the car’s past this took place.  A respray was done in the original color, with the seller rating the current finish as 8.8 on a 10 scale.  The body seems to be mostly in good shape, with an exception up front in the fenders, as each one has a crack.  But if you can live with this, at least for the time being, the rest of the exterior looks like it could go for a number of years longer without any serious attention.

There’s still a 327 under the hood, of which the seller isn’t sure whether or not it’s the original small block, but he does state that the engine, 4-Speed transmission, clutch, and rear-end all seem to be in good working order.  The Corvette was taken on a 110-mile round-trip just a couple of months ago and is said to have performed flawlessly, and, of course, drew plenty of attention and got lots of thumbs-up!

It’s not mentioned what parts of the interior were refreshed during the restoration some time ago if any, but things inside look OK for a driver-quality car, especially for a convertible.  The white top is older but said to still be in decent shape, though the back window is a bit foggy.  However, the side and the front glass are all stated to be in very good shape.  This one seems like a pretty good driver as it sits, and one that can be enjoyed as you work on it in the future, should the next owner choose to make improvements over time.  What would you do with this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette convertible?