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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Split Window For Sale - Numbers Matching L75, 4-Speed LMC is proud to offer for sale this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe. The newly designed ‘63 Corvette was flashy, muscular and powerful as this futuristic fiberglass sports car was a symbol of post-WWII America that was craving for individual expression. The radical exterior styling of this Corvette generation was very purposeful with peaked fenders, a long nose and a short, bobbed tail. The Quad headlamps were now hidden - the first American car so equipped since the 1942 DeSoto and the 1936-37 Cords. The hood had two simulated air intakes within stylish indentations and the Coupe doors were cut into the roof like a true racing sports car. The Sting Ray's interior carried a new interpretation of the twin-cowl Corvette dash motif used since 1958. A full set of round gauges included a huge speedometer and tachometer, and the center stack was now somewhat slimmer containing the clock and a vertically situated radio. The first-ever production Corvette Coupe had the backbone divided rear split window which was an extremely unusual styling element for its time period. All 1963 cars had 327cid engines, which made 250HP as standard and optional variants having 300 hp, 340 hp and 360HP. There were only 10,594 Coupes of the 21,513 Sting Rays that hit the road that model year making the Coupe the rare version…and becoming widely known by two famous words…Split Window! This 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe was built in the 5th week of March at the St. Louis plant. Sleek and stylish, this Split Window Coupe is finished in its original code 900 Tuxedo Black with factory code 490 Red interior. The Red Dash has the aircraft like Black instrument panel insert and matching black glove box. The has the Code U69 AM/FM Radio which was a $174.35 option that less than half of the Corvettes came with. Under the hood is the numbers matching L75 327-4bbl/ 300HP engine, complete with the optional power steering and power brakes. Power is linked through a 4-Speed Wide Ratio Manual Transmission. Finished in the classic Blackwall Firestone bias-ply tires complete with the correct classic Corvette spinner hubcaps. This 1963 Corvette Coupe provides stunning looks that have become an iconic American design and likely the most recognized corvette throughout the world. Even those whom are unfamiliar with classic cars, reference to the “split window.” With its massive notoriety, coupled with a frame off restoration and finished its it factory Black over red color combination, make a very unique opportunity to acquire truly special split window. Additional Details: 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE SPLIT WINDOW -
