Featuring unforgettable styling, the new-for-1963 Corvette Sting Ray was available as a coupe or convertible and remains one of the finest of the many great designs from the legendary Bill Mitchell-led styling studios at General Motors. Thanks to its dramatic split-window rear treatment, a one-year-only feature, the 1963 Sting Ray coupe remains one of the most collectible and valuable of all classic Corvettes today. These second-generation Corvettes also offer the uncanny ability to adapt extremely well to customization, and this Pro Touring-style 1963 Corvette Sting Ray coupe is an outstanding example of the concept.
A frame-off custom build, this 1963 split-window Corvette features far greater power than stock with a 6.2L/480 HP LS3 GM V-8 engine equipped with electronic fuel injection and adjustable exhaust. A 5-speed manual transmission regulates rpms and sends power to a fully independent rear suspension.
Bathed in a beautiful Silver Metallic paint finish, the Corvette rides on a custom Billy Dawson's Corvette Correction chassis utilizing C4 Corvette suspension front and rear, plus power rack-and-pinion steering. Stopping power is provided by a set of drilled and ventilated 4-wheel disc brakes incorporating a power assisted master cylinder.
The crisp red leather interior features custom upholstered bucket seats, door panels, and rear package area. The driver is greeted by a matching leather wrapped steering wheel mounted to a tilting column, plus Dakota Digital gauges. Comfort and convenience features include power windows, air conditioning, and an AM/FM radio. Quad tipped exhaust, chrome front and rear bumpers, and stylish EVOD Industries 18 three-piece wheels, which are a modern take on the factory '63 Corvette wheel covers, finish it off.
Specs:
Stylish Corvette Split Window Coupe Restomod
All aluminum 6.2L LS3 V8
Aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan
Polished serpentine accessory drive
Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
Hydraulic clutch
Silver Metallic exterior
Red leather interior
Power rack and pinion steering
Air conditioning
Power windows
Tilt steering column
Dakota Digital gauges
Vintage-styled Bluetooth-capable AM/FM stereo
Custom upholstered seats, door panels, dash, and rear package area
Custom center console with storage and cup holders
Power lift hood
Electric head light doors
Full updated chassis from Corvette Corrections
C4 Corvette independent suspension front and rear
EVOD Industries 18 three-piece wheels $14,625
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires
Power four wheel C4 Corvette disc brakes
Electric parking brake
Custom dual exhaust with quad outlets in rear