1963

The Rising Cost of Split Windows: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Deciding to do a frame-off restoration of a vintage Corvette is a very expensive proposition.  This is even more expensive when you farm the work out or drop the whole car off on the doorstep of a professional restorer. … more»

Numbers-Matching 409: 1963 Chevy Impala Sport Coupe

I’m going to refrain from referencing certain lyrics of a certain song from a certain Southern California rock group that sang about cars, surfing, and fun-in-the-sun in the 1960’s. But speaking of California, here’s a fine-looking, numbers-matching 1963 Chevrolet… more»

Only Two California Owners: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

I usually select a main photo that shows as much of a vehicle as possible (usually a 3/4 front view). No need to do that here. There’s only one classic automobile with this front-end styling: Studebaker’s advanced Avanti. In… more»

Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side of this 1963 Thunderbird?

Sometimes, the grass is actually greener on the other side of the fence. That’s apparently the case with this 1963 Ford Thunderbird coupe, in a very literal sense (see the pictures) and in a metaphorical sense, also. We’ll unpack… more»

Rare Caddy Convertible: 1963 Eldorado Biarritz

I’ll always be a softy for ’63 Cadillacs. Back in 1968, my dad purchased a five-year-old creampuff  ’63 Sedan DeVille from an older gentleman in town. It was Turino Turquoise with a Sandlewood leather interior and bucket seats. It… more»

Rare 1963 Chrysler 300 Pace Car Convertible

One of the pluses of being a Barn Finds staff writer is the opportunity to learn more about cars and trucks and their interesting histories. Take this ’63 Chrysler for example. I didn’t know Chrysler was the Official Pace… more»

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