Finally, after 10 years, the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was an all-new car for the second time. And an enclosed coupe would arrive as one of America’s Sports Car’s body styles. The coupe had a split rear window, which was a one-year-only feature and drives resale prices today into another universe. Located with a dealer in Miami, Florida, this original survivor (except for one repaint) is available here on eBay for a cool $147,000. Our tip finder, Mitchell G., says it was previously listed for $170,000.
Chevrolet went all-out with the 1963 redesign of the Corvette, which gained the Sting Ray surname for the new vehicles. The buying public was impressed and bought a then-record 21,513 copies (up 50% from 1962), of which 10,594 would be the new split window coupe. Complaints of visibility issues arose, and Chevy did away with the split in 1964 and turned the window into a full wraparound piece. The rest were the traditional convertible, with or without an optional hard top.
We’re told this Ermine White ‘Vette is numbers-matching at possibly just 44,000 actual miles. The engine is the 327 cubic inch “Turbo-Jet” V8 that was rated at 300 hp, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission (what else). Other than the paint, everything is original and in good or better condition overall. The Saddle Tan interior shows some wear, but not enough to get worked up over. Apparently, the car has lived in a private collection for some time, and it needs a new home.
The knock-off wheel covers are a nice touch and are the best looking (IMO) sans Chevy’s Rally wheels, which would arrive a few years later. This car comes with the optional AM/FM radio (back when most radio stations broadcast on low-watt AM frequencies). If you’re looking for and can afford one of these split-window Corvettes, this example could be one of the best unrestored examples out there.
The only thing original on this car are the seats. Everything else including the engine has been repainted. Dealer listing carefully does not claim mileage is original. Just a very nice driver quality SWC with a mid-level performance engine. As an owner of a 327/340HP SWC, IMO today’s market I think $125K might be all the money.
I agree the listing is carefully worded, with the exception of ‘Original wheels with knock offs’. I’m guessing they mean original hubcaps (with simulated knock offs), but maybe it comes with another set of wheels.
I have a ’66 so I don’t know the visual difference between the 250 HP and 300 HP…if there is one.
Everything being said, it is a very nice car but I agree the price is a little lofty…but someone will probably pony up the dough.
The difference is that the 250 horse has a Rochester 4 barrel, and the 300 horse has a Carter AFB.
Regarding this car, it looks to be a nice driver, but the price would be top money for a solid lifter car. I’m thinking between 100 and 120K max.
Regarding the price of this one: did you see what this mess sold for yesterday on another site for guys with more $$ than sense? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-chevrolet-corvette-coupe-192/
That one makes ABSOLUTELY no sense to me. None, nada, zero!
Stupid pays what Stupid see’s.
never ends with the dealers. 1 of the reasons cars are not affordable anymore.
Best looking Corvettes, 1963-1972.
Explain this
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-chevrolet-corvette-coupe-192/
Absolutely no one can ever explain that to me. There is no rational thinking that can be applied to this purchase, I don’t care how distorted someone’s mind is, this is either a sick joke, or someone really needs to have a serious evaluation of their mental health performed.