Gateway Classic Cars is proud to present this 1963 Corvette
Stingray Convertible. This classic Corvette is Hugger orange with a
Tan soft top and a Black hard top included in the purchase. The
Corvette has a 327 motor hooked to a 3 speed manual transmission.
The engine was rebuilt less than 10,000 miles ago. The car has
93,999 acutal miles. The soft was replaced in 2002 with very little
use since. The soft top shows no sign of abuse or ear. The 1963
Sting Ray production car's lineage can be traced to two separate GM
projects: the Q-Corvette, and perhaps more directly, Mitchell's
racing Sting Ray. The Q-Corvette, initiated in 1957, envisioned a
smaller, more advanced Corvette as a coupe-only model, boasting a
rear transaxle, independent rear suspension, and four-wheel disc
brakes, with the rear brakes mounted inboard. Exterior styling was
purposeful, with peaked fenders, a long nose, and a short, bobbed
tail. The vehicle's inner structure received as much attention as
the aerodynamics of its exterior. Fiberglass outer panels were
retained, but the Sting Ray emerged with nearly twice as much steel
support in its central structure as the 1958�62 Corvette. The
resulting extra weight was balanced by a reduction in fiberglass
thickness, so the finished product actually weighed a bit less than
the old roadster. Passenger room was as good as before despite the
tighter wheelbase, and the reinforcing steel girder made the
cockpit both stronger and safer. The 1963 Corvette Stingray is a
piece of American Automotive History. This car can be enjoyed for
years to come and turn heads where ever it is. This 1963 Corvette
Stingray for sale is located in our Indianapolis Showroom and can
be seen in greater detail, including an HD video at
www.GatewayClassicCars.com. Please call (317)688-1100 or email us
at
[email protected] for additional information.
