Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present a mostly all original
early model 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Roadster with what
appears to be it's original matching # 327cid/340HP L76 V8 'RE'
code engine matched to a M20 Muncie 4 speed manual transmission and
a Positraction rear axle! Finished in the car's original 'Riverside
Red' color code 923 paint with its original Black vinyl (trim code
STD) interior and a new matching Black convertible soft top and
with factory steel wheels and hub caps.The deck and VIN are
carefully preserved with the numbers on the pad reading F0503RE
3115164 with casting # 3782870 date code E 1 3. The engine and
transmission have very few miles since the very recent rebuild. The
car boasts newer suspension and has the correct air cleaner and
upper ignition shielding and the car has a very straight body with
the bonding strips still intact. The car has new weather stripping
and re-chromed bumpers.This particular car has no signs of any
accidents - obviously an always garaged and cherished car since new
which looks extremely impressive in it's repainted in
base/clearcoat original 'Riverside Red' color with a beautiful
restored Black interior with leather seat covers and newer door
panels and carpet. The rebuilt 340HP V8 engine with only some very
nominal miles since the rebuild is obviously extremely strong and
powerful and this particular car drives absolutely magnificently -
must be driven and seen to be truly appreciated - drives straight
as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a
truly remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day sports
car a run for it's money! The 4 speed manual transmission shifts
smoothly through all the gears and the temperature always remains
cool!The second generation, C2 Corvette, aka know as the Corvette
Sting Ray was produced between 1963-7. Like all previous Corvettes,
the Sting Ray had a body made from a number of fiberglass panels
mounted on a traditional separate frame but the body and chassis
were completely redesigned and for the first time a coupe body was
available. A center wind split on the coupe roof flowed through the
rear glass window creating the now legendary and highly collectible
1963 one year only 'Split-Window' coupe! Knock off aluminum wheels
were introduced as a 1963 option. Delivery of a 1963 with knock-off
wheels to a retail customer have not been confirmed but wheels were
sold over the counter. Two bar (Very early) and three bar spinner
styles were available. Finish between the fins was natural. A
genuine touring car in every sense of the word with a vast range of
drivetrain options. Widely considered one of the best styling
efforts of the sixties and the shortest lived Corvette design. One
of the most sought after Corvettes and a must have for any serious
collection.This is a rare opportunity to own a great example of an
recently restored and rebuilt 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
Roadster in it's original factory colors with a 4 spd manual
transmission and Positraction rear end! This is one highly
desirable and collectible unabused example of one of the best
styling efforts of any decade, a genuine grand touring car in every
sense of the word and one of America's best loved classic cars
ever, this shortest lived Corvette design (1963-67) is probably the
most sought after apart from the 1953-1958 models! This particular
example, in striking 'Riverside Red' with an original 4 speed
manual transmission is sure to prove a most worthy investment for
any Corvette collector or classic American car enthusiast!