1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Split Window Coupé

30837S107895roadUnited States

Engine: 350 cu in (upgraded) OHV V8, est. 300 bhp
Colour: Daytona Blue

The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray split-window coupé represents the landmark second-generation 'Corvette, distinguished by its Bill Mitchell/Larry Shinoda aerodynamic bodywork, Zora Arkus-Duntov-engineered four-wheel independent suspension, and the iconic divided rear window used only in this model year. Finished in Daytona Blue over black, this example was imported to the United Kingdom in 1991 and subsequently maintained by noted specialists including Claremont Corvette. It later formed part of musician and television personality Jools Holland's personal collection.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Estimate £80,000 – £90,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Prominent UK collection
partial documentation
Vehicle received extended long-term care within a significant UK-based private collection prior to the current vendor.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Jools Holland OBE
partial documentation
Owned by the well-known British musician, composer, and TV personality as part of his personal collection.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

1994Service
Claremont Corvette
Documented specialist maintenance commenced with Claremont Corvette, with invoices and restoration-related paperwork on file from this date onward.
Documentation trail extends from 1994 to the time of cataloguing.
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Modification
The original engine was replaced with an uprated 350-cubic-inch Chevrolet V-8, increasing performance beyond the car's original specification.
Date and workshop for this engine substitution are not stated in the catalogue.

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