1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1963

Listed price

$200,000

Location

Bee Spring, Kentucky

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

58,984 miles

The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray marked a pivotal moment in American automotive design, introducing the world to Bill Mitchell's iconic "split-window" coupe. A radical departure from the first-generation C1, the C2 Sting Ray was a clean-sheet design, drawing inspiration from Mitchell's experimental "Q-Corvette" and the racing Sting Ray concept. Its independent rear suspension, a first for Corvette, transformed the car's handling dynamics, while the distinctive backbone chassis provided a rigid platform. Only produced for the 1963 model year, the split-window coupe quickly became a legend, with just 10,594 examples built, making it one of the most collectible Corvettes of all time. This stunning 1963 Corvette Sting Ray coupe presents in its factory-correct Riverside Red (923) over a matching Red (490C) interior, a quintessential period combination. Under the hood lies the venerable 327 CI V8, with an engine pad stamp of F0913RE, indicating a September 13 assembly date for the potent 340 horsepower variant. The engine features correct Corvette script valve covers, deep groove pulleys, and a Harrison radiator with an OE clutch fan, all topped by a Carter carburetor and a 3794129 intake manifold. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a manual transmission, offering an engaging, unadulterated driving experience, further enhanced by manual steering and brakes. With 58,984 miles on the odometer, this exceptional Sting Ray is further distinguished by its rare heater-delete option, making it one of just 124 examples produced without this amenity. Rolling on classic knock-off wheels wrapped in 6.70-15 bias-ply white stripe tires, and featuring correct ignition shielding, an AM/FM radio, and a 6500 RPM tachometer, this Corvette is a meticulously presented piece of automotive history. This is an opportunity to acquire a legendary split-window coupe, embodying the very best of early 1960s American performance and style.