1963 Chevrolet Corvette
VOLO AUTO MUSEUM
27582 VOLO VILLAGE RD
Volo, IL
815|385|3644|
MILEAGE
--
YEAR
1963
ENGINE
100
LOCATION
Volo, IL
STOCK
21523
FULL SPECS
DESCRIPTION
Extremely rare and desirable factory Daytona Blue with red interior! 1 owner the last 46 years! Although there are no production #s available you can Google it yourself and you will find maybe 8, 10 or even 20 were made. Regardless, it is rare! A top Corvette judge verbally verified the trim tag IS original for me before I bought the car. We bought it from a gentleman that owned it since 1976, the title proves it.
EXTERIOR: Original Daytona Blue, code 916. Of course, the split window needs no introduction, it has been the most desirable body style of all the Corvettes over time. This body presents very well and has an older repaint. The paint also presents well with a great shine. One area has tiny pimples and there are several flaws. The bumpers, taillights, antenna, and grills on the hood look fresh. The headlight motors were just replaced. Original spinner hubcaps are wrapped in American Classic tires that look new.
INTERIOR: This is a factory red interior car verified on the original trim tag, code 490L. We did freshen it up with new front carpets and floor mats. We also installed new seat covers and decided to upgrade to genuine leather which was a factory option. We replaced or repaired the gauges and they all function including the clock. It has the correct 6,500 redline tachometer for a fuel injection motor. We installed a new glovebox door which is one year only, and we even fixed the glovebox light. We also upgraded it with a retro stereo and new speaker. We replaced the 4-speed shifter with a correct reverse lockout out. The door panels and headliner look great.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: It has the very potent 327-360 horsepower fuel injected motor. The casting code and dates are proper for the car The codes and VIN number stamped on the pad are also correct. It has a correct 1963 fuel injection system that is functioning very well and I think it looks really cool too!
UNDERSIDE: It has independent front and rear suspension, that was a first for Corvettes. Our shop inspected the suspension and steering it\'s in good shape and has definitely been maintained over the years We did replace front sway bar end links. We just installed an entire reproduction dual exhaust system including the clamps, heat shields and polished tips going out through the valance. It has drum brakes at all four corners, the e-brake is hooked up. Looking up at the motor it is clean Chevy orange, the starter looks new, it has the correct canister type oil filter and lower ignition shielding. The T10 4-speed is dated 1963 and VIN number matched to this car. The rear end is also dated to this car. The fiberglass floors look to be in really nice, no obvious damage. It also has the complete spare tire carrier in great shape.
SERVICE: We spent about $15,000 servicing this car. Underneath we replaced the shift rods and front swaybar links. Inside the car we replaced the seat covers, shifter and boot, the pedal pads, armrests, glove box door, dash bulbs, window cranks, amp gauge, fuel gauge, glove box light and ashtray door. We repaired the clock, blower, temp gauge, headlight switch and horn contacts. We installed a retro stereo and new speaker. For the exterior we replaced the vent window regulator, rocker moldings, weatherstrips, vent window seals, headlight motors and limit switches. We adjusted the door handle mechanism and repositioned the wipers.
The rare colors are the reason we bought this Split Window. Extremely rare and desirable equals a great investment, especially in the Corvette world. You could own a Corvette that very few people in the world could say they own!
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