For Sale: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Record sales were set in 1962, so Chevy upped the ante by 50% more Corvettes for 1963, a total of 21,513, divided evenly between the split window coupe and convertibles. More than half of the convertibles were ordered with the optional hardtop. That same year, 199 Z06 Corvettes were produced, mostly reserved for racing.

For consignment, a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette convertible showing 88,831 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a PA title exemption and faulty odometer. This example has been fully restored and retains a numbers matching engine and numbers matching transmission.

Exterior
3,475 Corvettes left the factory as Daytona Blue Metallic in 1963 and it's aptly named to honor the legendary race track. The shimmering two stage coating accentuates the crease in each fender and the horizontal twin fender vents that will hold over to '64, their final year before a redesign. A gentle crease runs the center of the decklid and onto the cowl cover for the soft top, while exhaust tips protrude through the body panel beneath the chrome bumper. Large hood vents flank the torpedo shaped detail puts the "sting" in Sting Ray, coming to a point just past the hood gap.15-inch knock off wheels wear 205/75R15 whitewall tires with an early 2022 date code between the ported side pipe covers. The black canvas top and its window as well as the matching accessory hardtop are all in overall great condition. Imperfections include some orange peel, scratches, paint runs, chips and gap issues on the right side.

Interior
Swing open the doors to reveal a vertical insert of pleated styling split by a polished trim piece, then a smooth bottom panel, all in black. All the black is offset by chrome window cranks, sliding knob for a door actuator, and two jet age reflectors. Charcoal vinyl low back buckets are flanking a center armrest and other than some light wrinkling, look good. A polished center console with some slight age holds a white ball handled shifter, then extends forward to surround the center stack which houses a side mounted radio, various knobs and pulls and large black faced clock. In front of the driver and passenger are two graceful cowls, one over the glovebox, and the other for the gauge cluster on a textured black plastic background that is clean and the glovebox has a brushed aluminum door for contrast and style with the slightest touch of patina. The 3 spoke steering wheel has a crossed flag center badge and black carpet in the foot wells presented with very nice quality.

Drivetrain
Under the hood is a clean, numbers matching 327ci V8 with 250 horsepower and a 4-barrel carburetor. The transmission has never left home; it's the numbers matching T10 4-speed manual that routes power to the correct rear with 3.08 gears and Positraction.

Undercarriage
Clean and dry conditions prevail underneath where you'll find the short exhaust system going from manifolds almost immediately into side pipes. Power drum brakes are at all four wheels and suspension consists of coil springs up front and transverse leaf springs with tubular axle driveshafts in the back, making both sides independent. We note some frame repair on the right front.

Drive-Ability
Ah, the pleasing sound of side pipes fill our receiving area and then the test loop as we accelerate towards nirvana in this ultra classic sports car. The car tracks straight, handles well, and stops on a dime. We note the odometer, trip odometer and clock are not working but all other functions work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

Obviously, the Daytona Blue Metallic speaks for itself; this is a very special toy that's been well sorted and well maintained. It's worthy of its own garage but no one will blame you if you have to park it next to the minivan in your two car garage. When the sun comes up, the top goes down, but you'll also have the option of a rigid hard top!

30867S110705

3-1963
08-Corvette
67-Convertible
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
110705-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

G3-March 3rd
STYLE 63 867-1963 Corvette Convertible
BODY 4840-St. Louis Body #
TRIM 490K-Dark Blue Vinyl
PAINT 916A-Daytona Blue Metallic

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your states titling and registration process.

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