Vehicle Description
You can ask pretty much any Corvette guy what the paramount vintage
Vette is and he'll probably say "Sting Ray". When you counter with
words like "327" and "split-window", the phrases "ultimate" and
"blue chip" become a natural settling point. And investors clearly
agree, since prices on mid-year Chevys remain solid year after year
despite the state of the economy. A splendid candidate for any
serious collector, this fully sorted coupe is an exquisite C2
resto-mod that, thanks to acute restoration, wraps Tuxedo Black
paint around a spry 327 and a choice Tremec 5-speed. Looking for
some exclusive Americana that'll never go out of style? Give your
friends at RK Motors Charlotte a call and experience the "ultimate"
Corvette!
ULTIMATE AMERICANA
During its comprehensive, frame-off restoration, this solid Sting
Ray was entirely disassembled and carefully stripped of its dull,
original pigment. Once that prep was complete, an original fuselage
was massaged to better-than-factory alignment and bathed in
sophisticated Tuxedo Black 2-stage paint. And today, one close look
at our high-resolution photos reveals a handsome payoff in the form
of one of the sweetest Corvettes on the planet!
Thanks to a renewed dedication to motorsports, and heavy influence
from the original Mako Shark concept car, the second-generation
Corvette sports a very athletic appearance. At the front of the
car, a low-slung nose tucks a stainless-trimmed grille behind thin
'razor blade' bumpers and bright, bullet-style parking lamps. Above
that grille, a familiar cross-flag emblem leads a 1963-exclusive
hood, which fronts like-new glass that's tucked behind polished
wipers and stainless frames. At the sides of that glass, a sleek
profile hangs colorful Chevrolet badging between traditional door
handles, monochromatic rocker guards and glorious side-pipes.
Opposite those pipes, a stylish bowtie mirror reflects a sloped
deck, which seats a factory antenna next to a cross-flag-branded
fuel filler. And at the back of the car, two more 'razor blade'
bumpers frame a bright Sting Ray emblem, a polished tag pocket and
clean, dual-mode taillights.
ULTIMATE DRIVABILITY
Tilt the car's lightweight hood and you'll find a dressed and
rebuilt 327 that's ready to mix many a mile with plenty of smiles!
At the top of that fully sorted mill, a polished air cleaner
funnels wind into a modern Holley 4bbl carburetor that's sequenced
to a retro AC fuel filter via clean stainless fluid lines. Below
that juice box, a familiar Winters aluminum intake perfectly
complements finned Corvette valve covers. At the back, chrome-cased
MSD ignition shoots spark past cast exhaust manifolds via
stainless-sleeved wires. At the front of those tubes, a
Harrison-branded radiator circulates coolant through pliable hoses
and authentic tower clamps. And details like a rebuilt alternator,
a Harrison overflow tank and a fresh battery ensure this Chevy runs
every bit as good as it looks.
ULTIMATE RELIABILITY
Peer under this well-planted coupe and you'll find a Satin Black
chassis that's straight, solid and ready to pound the pavement. The
hot 327 sends power to a sturdy Tremec 5-speed, which twists a
fully overhauled differential. At the front of that driveline, a
double A-arm suspension employs a new power steering system. Out
back, the proven independent suspension does an excellent job of
increasing grip. At the corners of that suspension, retrofitted
four-wheel disc brakes mix firm stops with solid handling. And all
that fully sorted hardware rolls on handsome aluminum Knock-Off
wheels which spin 215/70R15 BF Goodrich Silvertown Radial redline
tires around patriotic spinner centers.
ULTIMATE NOSTALGIA
Slip into this Vette's low-slung cockpit and settle on one of its
comfortable buckets. Those seats are likely the same shade they
left the factory, however, their surfaces were fully recovered in
fresh leather (an option in 1963) during the car's detailed
restoration. From the driver's perch, fully refurbished gauges show
like fine jewelry and bleed onto their bordering panels in a march
toward a center-mount clock, modern air conditioning and a retro
Delco radio. Below that clock, a small console anchors a short
shifter between clean carpet, narrow mats and ornate door panels.
And in front of the driver, a satin-spoke steering wheel laps a
classy cross-flag emblem.
The market certainly has no shortage of shiny C2 Corvettes, but
sympathetically revitalized pieces like this classy one year only
split-window coupe are becoming an increasing rarity. With its
reliable 327, retrofitted 5-speed and masterful restoration, this
Chevy is a living embodiment of classic car glory. Looking for a
fresh way to empower your Saturdays? Call your friends at RK Motors
Charlotte and claim this incredible Sting Ray!
HIGHLIGHTS
Tastefully upgraded split-window Sting Ray that's benefitted from a
comprehensive, frame-off restoration
327 cubic inch Chevrolet V8
Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
Modern air conditioning
Power steering
4-wheel disc brakes
All-original, expertly restored body
Leather seat upholstery
15-inch Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels
Side-pipe exhaust
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
