1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 327/360 Fuelie Four-Speed

Description

The all-new 1963 Corvette was simply beautiful on the outside, and beautifully designed inside. Available as a coupe or convertible, the C2’s low, wide body featured a seductive aerodynamic design by Bill Mitchell and Larry Shinoda. Corvette engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov’s new chassis had both strength and a low center of gravity, and combined with an all-new independent rear suspension with transverse leaf springs and a capable front suspension, it provided incredible handling. And the driver-centered cockpit offered comfortable seating, informative gauges, and effortless style that rivaled the best European sports cars.

The majority of Corvette drivers chose one of five carbureted 327 V8s, which were available in 250-, 300-, and 340-horsepower versions. However, 2,610 buyers selected the L84 option, which rewarded them with a 327 equipped with a solid-lifter valvetrain, special Duntov camshaft, and mechanical fuel injection. Motor Trend tested a 1963 “fuelie” and exclaimed, “0 to 60 in 5.8 seconds…We thought the old model cornered darn well, but there’s no comparing it to this new one.”

This fuel-injected, four-speed Corvette is one of only 2,610 built in 1963. It wears stunning red paint over a black interior, features a white convertible top, and also comes with a red hardtop.

Highlights 

• One of only 2,610 fuel-injected 1963 Corvettes 

• (L84) RF-code 327 cu-in fuel-injected V8 rated at 360 hp and 352 lb-ft of torque 

• (M20) four-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in (923) Riverside Red with a Black vinyl interior 

• Red factory hardtop and white convertible top 

• Special mechanical camshaft, Rochester fuel injection, and 11.25:1 compression ratio 

• The chassis number (30867S110612) decodes as: 

  • 3 – 1963 

  • 08 – Corvette  

  • 67 – Convertible 

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant 

  • 110612 – Sequential production number  

• The trim tag decodes as: 

  • 63 867 – 1963 Corvette convertible  

  • 4798 – Body production number  

  • 923A – Riverside Red paint  

  • BLK – Standard Black vinyl interior 

• The block stamping (F0228RF) decodes as: 

  • F – Flint, Michigan engine plant 

  • 0228 – February 28, 1963 engine assembly date 

  • RF – 327 cu-in, 360-hp V8, 11.25:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, fuel injection 

Features 

• 15-inch wheels wearing 205/75R15 Hankook tires that were installed, balanced, and aligned on 9/14/23 

• Added-on side pipe exhaust system 

• Black-painted fuel injection intake 

• 160-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges 

• Chrome wheel covers with spinners 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor rock chips on nose 

• Fiberglass crack at the rear of the car (pictured) 

• Interior wear commensurate with this vehicle’s age 

• Minor discoloration on instrument panel gauge trim rings 

• Radio inoperable 

• Temp and oil pressure gauges not working 

Included 

• Keys 

• Red hardtop

Ownership History

The consignor states, “The car was purchased by my father in April of 1971, and still wears Riverside Red paint. Corvette Care of Fort Lauderdale found that the car’s build date was March 13, 1963, the block casting number is 3782870 with a casting date of B223, the 110612 engine pad VIN matches the car’s VIN, and the engine assembly date was F0228RF, RF indicating a fuel injection engine.”

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Alexander Keck Phone: 402.617.9770 email: akeck@hagerty.com

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