This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette convertible was fitted with a 350ci V8 under previous ownership, and it is paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The car was refinished in red over black vinyl upholstery, and features include a removable hardtop, 15″ steel wheels with three-eared knock-off spinner-style hubcaps, a Positraction differential, and aftermarket AM/FM stereo and speakers, and concealed headlights. The selling dealer acquired the car in 2023, and the wheel cylinders were replaced under current ownership. This C2 convertible is now offered with a clean California title.
The fiberglass body was factory-finished in Riverside Red (923), and a repaint is said to have been completed in the early 2000s. Features include a removable hardtop as well as flip-up headlamps, fender vents, quad tail lamps, and chrome bumperettes. A side-exit exhaust system was added, and the weatherstripping and emblems were replaced. There is no soft top.
Silver-finished 15” steel wheels feature three-eared knock-off spinner-style hubcaps and are mounted with 225/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The C2 was the first Corvette to offer fully independent suspension, with upper and lower control arms at the front and a three-link setup with a transverse leaf spring at the rear. Braking is handled by four-wheel drums. The wheel cylinders are said to have been replaced under current ownership.
The cabin features two bucket seats upholstered in black vinyl as well as color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Amenities include a heater, an analog clock, lap belts, and an aftermarket stereo and speakers.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 5,300-rpm redline as well as gauges for amperage, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 3k miles, approximately 150 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 350ci V8 is said to have been rebuilt and installed under previous ownership, and is equipped with an Edelbrock carburetor, an Edelbrock EPS intake manifold, exhaust headers, electronic ignition, and Corvette-logo valve covers.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction differential said to feature 3.55:1 gearing.
Decoding the trim tag reveals:
- Style 63 867 – 1963 Corvette convertible
- Body 9593 – St. Louis body number
- Trim STD – Black vinyl upholstery
- Paint 923 – Riverside Red