This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette convertible was refurbished in 2022 before being purchased by the current owner, and it is powered by a Rochester fuel-injected 327ci L84 V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The body has been refinished in silver with a matching removable hardtop over red vinyl, and a replacement black soft top was installed in November 2023. Steel 15″ wheels wear three-eared spinner-style hubcaps and are mounted over drum brakes that were serviced in 2023. The car is also equipped with an AM/FM radio, a dual exhaust system, power windows, and a Pertronix electronic ignition module. This C2 convertible is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner in California with recent service records and a clean Montana title in the name of the owner’s LLC.
The fiberglass body was refinished in Sebring Silver (941) during the refurbishment completed in 2022 and features a removable hardtop as well as flip-up headlamps, fender vents, quad tail lamps, chrome bumperettes, and dual exhaust tips that exit through the rear valance. The replacement black soft top was installed in 2023.
Silver-finished 15” steel wheels feature three-eared knock-off spinner-style hubcaps and are wrapped in 205/75 Custom 428 A/S tires that were mounted in 2023. 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 power-assisted drums, and the seller states the rear drums were serviced in 2023.
The cabin was re-trimmed during the refurbishment and features two bucket seats upholstered in red vinyl as well as color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Amenities include a heater, an AM/FM radio, an analog clock, power windows, and lap belts.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,500-rpm redline as well as gauges for amperage, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 600 miles, approximately 300 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 327ci L84 V8 features Rochester mechanical fuel injection and a high-lift camshaft to produce a factory-rated 360 horsepower. A Pertronix electronic ignition conversion and coil were installed, and the valves were adjusted in 2023.
The engine stamping is pictured. The RF suffix corresponds with a fuel-injected, 360-horsepower, 327ci V8 for use with a manual transmission.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. One rear axle stub was replaced and the differential was serviced in 2023.
Decoding the trim tag reveals:
- Style 63 867 – 1963 Corvette convertible
- Body 9662 – St. Louis body number
- Trim 490M – Red vinyl upholstery
- Paint 941A – Sebring Silver
- K2 – Second week of July production