1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 327/340 L76 4-Speed

This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe represents a desirable high point of early C2
Production, refinished in its original Daytona Blue (916A) over a Saddle Leather (898E) interior. Built
on May 8, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri, this car is confirmed to retain all correct numbers and date-coded
components, verified by CCAS, LLC (Al Grenning), and supported by NCRS documentation and factory
shipping data records. 

 

Performance and sound define the Sting Ray’s reputation, key to this example’s legacy appeal. Powered by its original 327/340 HP V8 (RE suffix) engine mated to an aluminum case Borg Warner close-ratio 4-speed (T10-7D) transmission and 3.55:1 Positraction rear axle, the era’s best in factory equipment makes this car sing. Only 613 Corvettes built in 1963 were configured with this specific 3.55 rear-end ratio and just 1,114 examples were trimmed with Saddle leather, lending a rare and seldom seen combination. Vintage Air climate control offers comfort with appropriate period appearance.

 

Earning a NCRS Top Flight Award in Meriden, Connecticut (2002), this Corvette’s authenticity, correctness, and quality of restoration is backed by extensive accompanying materials. Prized collector literature includes an NCRS Shipping Data Report confirming factory build and dealer delivery, CCAS affirmation letter verifying engine castings/stampings, original-type window sticker reproduction, and ownership history tracing back to 1974 through Connecticut DMV records. This Corvette showcases the model’s groundbreaking capability when new and staying power to the present day. 

 

 

Numbers-Matching Equipment: See Documents & Extras (above)

 

Paint: Daytona Blue 916A

Upholstery: 898E Saddle Leather

Trim Tag Style: 63 837 Coupe

Body: 7772

Engine Block: #3782870 (D63) – Cast April 6, 1963
Engine Pad: F0419RE – Flint Engine Plant, April 19, 1963
Cylinder Heads: #3782461
Intake Manifold: #3794129 Aluminum
Exhaust Manifolds: L/R #3797901 / #3797902
Alternator Base: #1100628 (2B3 – Feb 2, 1963)
Distributor: #1111024

Transmission: 3813490 T10-7D

Rear End: CC 4 4 63 April 4, 1963

 

This example earned the prestigious NCRS Top Flight Award in Meriden, Connecticut (April 21, 2002) — a testament to its authenticity, correctness, and quality of restoration. Supporting documentation includes:

 

Completed at GM's St. Louis plant on May 8, 1963, this Corvette was delivered new to Wyatt Chevrolet of Danville, Virginia. A highly awarded C2 Split-Window Coupe—lovingly cared for with documented ownership history, this example is located with the selling dealer in Springfield, Missouri. 

 

Sotheby's Motorsport presents this auction in partnership with the selling dealer. This 1967 Corvette Coupe 327/340 L76 shows wear consistent with its age and mileage according to a Seller's Disclosure. Please review the entire document by clicking "Seller's Disclosure" above.

 

Please click the “Contact Seller” button to reach out with any condition-specific questions. This car is sold where-is, as-is, and bidder is responsible for all due diligence regarding vehicle condition.