1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Highlights

  • 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe
  • NCRS Top Flight Award Winner
  • NCRS Gallery 2022
  • AACA Junior Award
  • AACA Senior Award
  • AACA Grand National Award
  • Numbers Matching 327 V8 L76 340hp
  • 4-Speed Manual Borg Warner T10 (Date Code: Dec. 14, 1962)
  • Believed 53,915 Original Miles
  • Factory Power Window Option
  • True Time Capsule!!
  • Previous Owner Owned the Car Since 1973
  • Previous Owner Completed Frame Off Restoration in 2002
  • Refinished in its Original Silver Blue Exterior
  • Factory Black Vinyl Interior
  • Correct Looking 6.70x15, 4 Ply Whitewall Bias-Ply B.F. Goodrich Silvertown Tires
  • Engine Serial: 3109363 -- F1213RE, Assembly Date: Dec. 13, 1962
  • Engine Block Casting Number: 3782870, Casting Date: Dec. 9, 1962
  • Vehicle Production Date: February 22, 1963
  • Carter 4-Barrel Carburetor (Casting: Carter 3461S, Date Code: BB3 Feb. 1963)
  • RH Exhaust Manifold Casting: 3787901
  • LH Exhaust Manifold Casting: 3787902
  • Distributor Casting Number: 111024, Date Code: 2M15 Dec. 15, 1962
  • Coil Casting Number: 1115091
  • Intake Manifold Casting Number: 3794129
  • Harmonic Balancer Casting Number: 3817173 8"
  • Alternator Casting Number: 1100628, Date Code: 3A28 Jan. 28,1963
  • Bell Housing Casting Number: 3488421
  • Water Pump Casting Number: 3858326
  • Starter Casting Number: 1107242, Date Code: 2M15 Dec. 15, 1962
  • Engine Heads Casting Number: 3782461
  • Rear Axle 3.70:1 Posi, Casting Number: 3878153-N, Date Code: Feb. 15, 1963
  • Master Cylinder Casting Number: 542389, Date Code: A93 Jan. 9, 1963
  • Headlight Motors Casting Number: 5045375, Date Code: January 1963
  • Date Code Correct Door, Vent, and Rear Glass
  • L/H and R/H Door Glass Date Code: YI Oct. 1962
  • L/H and R/H Vent Glass Date Code: VI Dec. 1962
  • L/H and R/H Rear Glass Date Code: CI Nov. 1962
  • Windshield Soft-Ray Glass Believed Replaced, Date Code: JJ May 1965
  • Glove Box Door Believed Original to the Car
  • Wonder Bar AM Radio

Description

Vehicle Specs

The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window is an iconic sports car that has captivated car enthusiasts for decades. The Split-Window was only produced for one year, making it a rare find in the world of classic cars. The 1963 coupe model is considered to be the most desirable of all Corvettes, thanks to its unique design and impressive performance.

This particular 1963 Corvette Split-Window is a true time capsule, with original components and a numbers-matching 327 V8 L76 engine that produces 340 horsepower. It has a 4-speed manual Borg Warner T10 transmission, which is believed to be original based on its date code of Dec. 14, 1962. The car also has a factory power window option, adding to its luxurious feel of the day.

One of the most notable features of this 1963 Corvette is its NCRS Top Flight Award Winner status, which speaks to the car's exceptional condition and originality. This award is given by the National Corvette Restorers Society to vehicles that meet strict standards for authenticity and accuracy, ensuring that this particular model is as close to its original factory condition as possible. Additionally, the car was recently displayed at the NCRS Gallery in 2022, further cementing its status as a top-tier classic car.

In addition to its NCRS awards, this Corvette has also been recognized by the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA). It has received both a Junior Award and a Senior Award, which are given to vehicles that meet specific standards for preservation and restoration. Finally, the car has also earned the AACA Grand National Award, which is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a classic car. These awards are a testament to the quality and originality of this 1963 Corvette, and highlight its status as one of the most exceptional examples of this iconic vehicle. The car has been meticulously restored, with the previous owner completing a frame-off restoration in 2002.

The car's exterior is a stunning silver blue, which is the original color, and it has been repainted to its original color during the restoration process. The factory black vinyl interior is also believed to be original, adding to the car's authenticity. The car's tires are correct-looking 6.70x15, 4-ply whitewall bias-ply B.F. Goodrich Silvertown tires, completing the vintage look of the car.

One of the most impressive things about this Corvette is the original and date code correct components. The engine serial number, engine assembly date code, suffix, engine block casting number, and casting date are all correct to the car. The car's carburetor, exhaust manifolds, distributor, coil, intake manifold, harmonic balancer, alternator, bell housing, water pump, starter, engine heads, rear axle, master cylinder, and headlight motors are all believed to be original, adding to the car's authenticity.

The car's glass is also believed to be original, with the door, vent, and rear glass all having date codes that match up to be correct for the production date of the car. The windshield soft-ray glass is believed to have been replaced, with a date code of JJ May 1965.

The car comes with a Wonder Bar AM radio, which was a popular option at the time. This car is truly a time capsule, with its original components and impressive list of awards. It has been meticulously cared for, with the previous owner owning the car since 1973. This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window is a stunning example of an iconic sports car and is sure to be a prized possession for any collector.

South Jersey Classics is a 10,000-square-foot classic and specialty collector automobile dealer, featuring 50+ vehicles. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Newfield, NJ. Our Dealership is on US Route 40 just off New Jersey Route 55, Exit 39B heading towards Elmer, NJ; conveniently just 40 Minutes East of Philadelphia, 40 Minutes West from the Major New Jersey Shore Points, and 30 minutes North of the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Our Showroom is conveniently accessible from all major Southern New Jersey Roadways including New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, I-76, NJ Route 42, NJ Route 55, US Route 40, Atlantic City Expressway, and New Jersey Parkway. Our website is www.SJClassics.com and our phone number is (856) 521-0832. Don't hesitate to contact us anytime for more information or to come to see the vehicle in person.

Basic
Year
1963
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Model Code
Split-Window
Miles
53,914
Vin
30837S109363
Mechanical
Engine Type
Gasoline
Engine Size
327 V8 L76
Transmission Type
4 Speed Manual
Exterior
Body Color
Silver Blue
Body Style
Coupe
Interior
Interior Color
Black
Seating Type
Buckets With Console
Seat Material
Vinyl

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