1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window

LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window 327/300hp

  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 window split which was an extremely unusual styling element for its time. This ‘Split Window” with the glass flowing down the sides and body sweeping artistically into the point at the back of the car adorned by the large round deck fuel-filler flap with the crossed-flags insignia. All 1963 cars had 327cid engines, which made 250HP as standard and optional variants made were 300HP, 340HP and 360HP.

  As per the cars General Motors documentation, this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette was shipped on from the production plant in St. Louis, Missouri on February 13th ,1963 and sold through the original dealer Clermont Motor Limited. It was ordered with the 327/300HP engine and M20 4-speed manual transmission. As per the trim tag and documentation, it was factory ordered in the ultra-rare and desirable code 900 Tuxedo Black paint with complementing standard black vinyl interior. This beautiful Corvette has been nicely restored and presents very well today. The interior remains in great shape and outfitted with Vintage air conditioning and Am/Fm radio. Finishing the car’s appearance is a set of knock off wheels with radial redline tires.  

  This Split Window Corvette is surely a collectible car and would easily be a centerpiece for any Corvette collector or enthusiast!