1963 Corvette
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1963 Chevrolet Corvette F/I Coupe Auction: Russo and Steele Auction Company Location: January, 2008 Scottsdale, AZ |
Auction Results January, 2008 | $107,250 |
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Silver 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Auction: Russo and Steele Auction Company Location: January, 2008 Scottsdale, AZ |
Auction Results January, 2008 | $95,700 |
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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe Auction: Russo and Steele Auction Company Location: January, 2008 Scottsdale, AZ |
Auction Results January, 2008 | $76,450 |
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Modified 1963 Chevrolet Corvette FI Split-Window Coupe Final Bid: $132,000.00.00 Auction: Russo and Steele Location: 2007 Scottsdale, Arizona |
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1963 Corvette Sting Ray Split-Window Coupe Photographed at the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum (AACA) in Hershey, Pennsylvania. |
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1963 Chevy Corvette Coupe Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum in Cleveland, Ohio |
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Gold 1963 Corvette Split-Window Coupe Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan |
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1963 Corvette History
The Corvette received a major restyling in 1963. This model is noted as the start of the second generation or C2 Corvettes. The 1963 is also the first Corvette to carry the name "String Ray".
With the exception of the rear deck treatment, the 1963 is totally different from its predecessor. Design highlights include two long "wind split" indentations on the front fenders designed to look like brake cooling ducts. While this feature was non-functional, the twin side-by-side headlights, hidden behind an electronically-operated retractable panel did add to the car's aerodynamic design.
The 63 Corvette was the first to be offered in a coupe version. The new coupe featured a divided rear window which limited rearward vision. The split window proved unpopular with Corvette engineer, Zora Arkus-Duntov, the driving force behind the car's racing program. Duntov campaigned heavily for its elimination resulting in 1963 being the only year of the "split-window coupe", making this model highly desired by Corvette collectors.
Another first for the Corvette in 1963 was the availability of factory-installed air conditioning. Of the 21,468 cars built only 278 carried the comfort-improving but performance-decreasing option.
Weight: 3,150 lbs
Factory Base Price: $4,257
Total Production: 21,468 (10,549 coupes, 10,919 convertibles)
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