1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Split-Window Coupe

30837S102280roadUnited States

Engine: 5.4L (327 cu in) V8, 300 bhp, automatic transmission
Colour: Tuxedo Black

The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Coupe represents the debut year of the second-generation Corvette, distinguished by its iconic one-year-only split rear window and styled by Bill Mitchell and Zora Arkus-Duntov. This example was delivered in Tuxedo Black over a Black vinyl interior, powered by a numbers-matching 327 cubic-inch 300 hp V-8 mated to an automatic transmission. Well preserved and lightly driven in recent years, it retains its original finish and is supported by service invoices.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$137,500
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
2017 →Acquisition unknown
Current consignor
partial documentation
Minor mechanical items were addressed shortly after acquisition, with additional refurbishment work carried out in 2018 and 2019; supporting invoices and photographs are on file. Fewer than 500 miles were driven during this period of ownership.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2017
Mechanical
Brake adjustment and replacement of the engine wiring harness carried out shortly after acquisition.
Invoice on file for this work.
2018
Mechanical
Refurbishment of the turn signal switch, windshield wiper motor, and heater system.
Invoices and photographs of refurbished or replaced components are available.
2019
Mechanical
Carburetor and alternator both rebuilt.
Invoices and photographic documentation retained.

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