1963 Corvette Sting Ray Convertible on 2040-cars

US $26,500.00

Year:1963 Mileage:68878 Color: Red /
Black

Location:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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Advertising:

Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.3L 5358CC 327Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: 30867S101783 Year: 1963
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Trim: Convertible 2-Door
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: LH
Power Options: Power Windows
Mileage: 68,878
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

1963 Corvette Sting Ray convertible. This is a very early production '63 with the tool wells under the seats. Options include four speed transmission, power steering, power brakes, and power windows. The car originally had a hard top but that is long gone. The original color was Sebring silver with a black interior. Non-original 327 engine. Very solid frame and bird cage with no rust. This is a complete car that needs work, either a full restoration or you can drive it as you fix it up over time.

Paint and Body:

The car needs paint. The paint job was a poor quality job when it was done and now it's old. It looks okay from 20 feet but there are many cracks in the paint and areas where it has faded. There are no cracks in the fiberglass except for minor hairline cracks at the corners of the head light openings, which is very common on these cars. Obviously all four fenders have been flared, but there are no cracks around the flares and they look like they were fairly well done. The flares could be retained for that period hotrod look or could be easily put back to stock by replacing the rear quarter panels and repairing the fronts since the front flares do not go far at all into the hood surround panel. Bonding strips are in place. It looks like the '67 front fenders were added, not a complete replacement of the front clip. Head light buckets are the original '63 fiberglass units. The grille is 1966-67.

The hood appears to be an original '67 big block hood, probably worth a couple thousand dollars by itself. Wheels are American Racing 5-spokes.

Chrome is in good condition with only a couple minor dings but will probably need to be re-plated. The stainless trim is in good condition but will need to be polished. There are several small tears in the top so it will need a new top. The soft-top frame is in good condition. The driver side vent window frame is cracked so it will need to be repaired or replaced. All glass is in good condition with no chips or cracks.

The frame is dirty/greasy but the frame and bird cage are very solid with no rust.

Interior:

The interior looks decent but it will need work depending on your plans for the car. Dash pads, door panels and carpet are in fair driver condition. The seats are from a '66 Corvette and are in good condition with no rips, tears or split seams. Seat belts are non-original and mismatched. The glove box door is 1964-67 metal, not the correct plastic '63 door. The steering wheel is in excellent condition with no cracks. The console is correct and in good condition.

The speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, and oil pressure gauge all work. The correct '63 clock has been restored and works. The battery and temperature gauges do not work, but I've never had any problem with overheating whatsoever. The power windows work on both sides but they're slow so the mechanisms should be cleaned up and lubricated.

Mechanical:

The car runs great... the engine fires right up with no smoke and no leaks. Runs very smoothly and does not overheat. Headers give it an aggressive musclecar sound. The engine is a '67 Camaro/Chevelle 327/275. The block is dated August 25, 1966, which is very early and would probably be hard to find and worth something to someone with an early '67 Camaro or Chevelle. The intake manifold is a very rare and desirable piece... a 1967-68 Camaro Z-28 factory intake. Carb is a newer Edelbrock. Dual exhaust is new with new pipes and mufflers. The transmission is a non-original Muncie M-20. The rear end is the original correctly dated 3.36 positraction unit.

The car drives pretty well for an old unrestored car but could probably use suspension work. Brakes were rebuilt by the previous owner and work well. Power steering works well. The engine compartment and dash wiring harnesses were replaced. Windshield wipers do not work (no switch). The head lights do not roll out, but when I wiggled the wires under the dash the motors did activate for a second so I suspect it's just a connection or bad ground; I just haven't taken the time to troubleshoot it.

The odometer works and reads 68,878 miles. This could be the true mileage but I have no documentation and no way of knowing.

Sale:

In fairness to all bidders I will not disclose the reserve, but it is under the Buy It Now price. Remember that Buy It Now goes away after the reserve has been met, so plan your bidding accordingly. $500 deposit due within 48 hours of auction end, balance due within 10 days of auction end. Cash, cashier's check, or wire transfer accepted. In person inspections in Albuquerque, NM welcomed. I can help coordinate transportation and can store the car for about 30 days. I have tried to describe the car completely and honestly to the best of my ability, but please understand that the car is a project that needs work, so it's impossible to list every little defect. If you have any questions please ask.

The car is sold with a clean clear New Mexico title in the sellers name. Title will be released when payment is received in full.

I would consider airplane trades: Cherokee, C172, etc.

This is a great opportunity to get into a very solid mid year Corvette that you can restore or fix up over time. It's not particularly original but it has a great look and it will be a wonderful project. Good luck and happy bidding!

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