LS7-Powered 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe 5-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette marked a pivotal moment in American automotive history with the debut of the second-generation (C2) Corvette, also known as the Sting Ray. Designed under the direction of Bill Mitchell and engineered by Zora Arkus-Duntov, the 1963 model introduced a bold new look and advanced performance features that set it apart from its predecessors. 

One of the most iconic features of the 1963 Corvette was the split rear window on the coupe model — an element that appeared only in ’63, making it a collector's favorite. The split window was a stylistic choice by Mitchell, though it was later dropped due to visibility concerns. The car was also available as a convertible, continuing the open-top tradition of earlier Corvettes. Under the hood, the 1963 Corvette offered a range of V8 engines.  

This 1963 Corvette Sting Ray not only has split-window collectability going for it, but its longtime owner gave it a complete overhaul in 2009, and it has been raced exclusively since. Among the car’s upgrades: a Custom Street Shop C2 chassis, 427 cu-in LS7 crate engine, Tremec five-speed manual transmission, C4 suspension components, and numerous additional enhancements.  

The custom build was so well done that the Corvette was featured in the March 2012 issue of Popular Hot Rodding magazine. Read all about the car's extensive history and transformation here. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Burnyzz Collection 

• 2009 build included:

  • LS7 427 cu-in V8 crate engine with K&N high-flow air filter with measured output of 454 hp at the rear wheels 

  • Tremec five-speed manual transmission 

  • Stock 1996 Corvette Dana 44, narrowed 2 inches, posi carrier with 3.73 ring-and-pinion 

  • Custom Street Shop C2 chassis with additional reinforcement for the wide body modifications and extra wide wheels and tires 

  • Body and paintwork — in original Riverside Red (923A) — by Trophy Rides in Wilmington, North Carolina 

  • C5 black leather seats 

  • Vintage Air HVAC system 

  • Painless wiring harness 

  • RideTech triple-adjustable shocks and RideTech-spec Hyperco springs 

  • C4 suspension components 

  • Mustang II rack and pinion steering 

  • New exhaust system by Stainless Works in Cleveland: 1-inch tube headers into 3-inch dual exhaust 

  • Team III wheels: 11x18 front, 12x18 rear 

  • Wilwood 13-inch rotors with six-piston calipers (front) 

  • Wilwood 14-inch C5 rotors with four-piston calipers (rear) 

  • Racing modifications include roll bar, five-point harnesses, and weight box (130 pounds) behind passenger seat for balance  

• The chassis number (30837S113952) decodes as: 

  • 3 – 1963 model year 

  • 08 – Corvette 

  • 37 – Two-door coupe 

  • S – St. Louis assembly plant 

  • 113952 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Previously installed fender flares in 1975 

• Bridgestone Potenza 285/30ZR18 tires (2017) in front, BFGoodrich G-Force Rival 335/30ZR18 (2019) in rear 

• 160 mph speedometer and 7,000 rpm tachometer (6,500 redline) 

• Analog clock 

Known Imperfections 

• Rock chips on the leading edge of the rear fender flairs outside of the PPF 

• Additional slight imperfections in the paint 

Included 

• Original steering wheel 

• Car cover 

• Fire extinguisher  

• 1963 Corvette shop manual 

• Corvette America assembly manual 

• Tech inspection sheets showing the near perfect 50/50 weight balance and even corner weights 

• Build and maintenance records 

• Wall plaques from Popular Hot Rodding commemorating the cars appearance in the magazine 

• Copies of Popular Hot Rodding March 2012 issue

Ownership History 

This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod is offered from The Burnyzz Collection of no reserve automobiles.  

Additional Notes  

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.