Buyer failed to secure the funds, so my meticulously restored 1963 Corvette is back on the market at an attractive price. This classic comes equipped with two hoods: the sleek 1964 hood and the original 1963 hood adorned with chrome grille inserts. Additionally, it features a brand-new soft top, a freshly painted and sought-after removable hardtop, a modified racing front end, flared fenders, and racing stripes. It represents an excellent opportunity to own a restored Corvette classic that's ready for car shows and daily drives.
The vehicle showcases new black upholstery, dashboard, carpeting, a Corvette AM/FM radio, LED headlights, updated weather stripping, and the coveted Soft Ray Tinted Glass, along with a telescopic steering wheel. The overhauled 327ci V8 engine, now with an HEI distributor, delivers exceptional performance, capturing the essence of the classic American sports car with improved traction across all gears. Enhancements include a new steering box, heat shield, battery, fuel tank, and exhaust system, complemented by a four-speed Posi-traction transmission. It stands on fresh 15-inch rally wheels wrapped in 215-60R15 Kelly "Charger" tires, boasts cutting-edge power-assist brakes, and is one of the earliest Corvettes to adopt a fully independent suspension system.
The 1963 Sting Ray Convertible, powered by a 327ci 300hp engine with a 4-speed manual transmission, boasts the following performance stats:
- A top speed up to 130 mph.
- Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 5.8 seconds.
- An average fuel economy between 15.4 to 18.3 mpg.
The restoration of this vehicle includes a 160-mph speedometer, tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for fuel, amperage, oil pressure, and water temperature. The 327ci V8 engine, boasting about 5k miles post-rebuild, showcases its 47,901 original miles. It features a restored four-barrel carburetor, finned aluminum valve covers, a new radiator, and precise tuning. Rollings Automotive's Corvette experts have fitted a new windshield wiper system and parking brake. It also comes with an original 1963 GM hood with chrome grilles, a new soft top, and a pearl white repainted hardtop, collectively valued at $14,000. This timeless classic, an ideal addition to any collection, realizes the aspiration of vintage car ownership. The photo gallery presents a cold startup video, and recent pictures underscore the vehicle's meticulously kept underside. This Corvette clinched first place at the San Bernardino County veterans car show on July 6 this year. A bumper-to-bumper certified no accident report is illustrated in the photographs.
October 2024 - see this 1963 Corvette (walk-around video on youtube.com) https://youtu.be/pIYyXHbNunk?si=H18WkFQgYvkraXrG
and cold start video (on Sept 12, 2024) https://youtu.be/lTkCjTjWVu4?si=I93WDHVTy8_5vofG
(see new videos)
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/apw0JuiSm4o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2akAUV_dgA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f76VCZg77UY
