To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Monterey
event, 15 - 17 August 2019.
- Exceptional driver's "Split-Window"
- Showing 85,643 miles on the odometer
- 327 cubic-inch fuel-injected V-8
Nineteen sixty-three marked the Corvette's 10th anniversary, and
something special was needed to celebrate the occasion. Penned by
GM stylist Larry Shinoda under the guidance of Bill Mitchell, the
'63 Sting Ray brought the C2 era to life and introduced all-new
aerodynamic styling and superb mechanical engineering. Underneath
that gorgeous wind-tunnel-tuned body was a serious performance car
and the first Corvette to bear the vaunted Sting Ray moniker. Some
10,594 coupes were produced for 1963.
The ultra-stiff fiberglass body rode on a four-inch-shorter
wheelbase than previous offerings, but overall length was nearly
the same. For 1963 the Sting Ray featured aggressive yet handsome
hidden headlights. A new ladder-type frame replaced the X-type
frame, which lowered the center of gravity while also improving
handling by stiffening the car. And, of course, the distinctive
split window at the rear distinguished the 1963 models from all
other Sting Rays thereafter, making it a highly important and
desirable feature. All these features combined to make a highly
desirable classic, both in the period and today.
The Sting Ray offered here, the 5,345th built for 1963, is a superb
example for enjoyment on the open road. Powered by a period
327-cubic-inch V-8 fitted with fuel injection and a four-speed
transmission, it has been repainted in its original shade of
Sebring Silver. A newer interior from noted Corvette supplier Al
Knoch remains in excellent condition. The car presents beautifully
and is solid inside and out. Fitted with newer exhaust, power
windows, the original AM/FM radio, original steel wheels with
radial tires, and its original fiberglass headlight buckets, this
Sting Ray will make an ideal addition to any sports car or Corvette
collection and will be an excellent driving partner for countless
more twists and turns.To view this car and others currently
consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19.
