1963 Corvette Split Window, Nicely Restored Original Engine PS,PB,PW No-Hit Car

Description for Chevrolet Corvette 1963

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

Early production car built on Tuesday November 27th, 962

3,847th car built in 1963

Any questions can call (417)-773-0318 or (417)-425-9629

This was also the Split Window that was used on the Steak-N-Shake Restaurants posteras shown below probably hung in most peoples garage walls. That Steak-N-Shake was the one right here in Springfield, issouri.

Over 100 additionalphotos of this car available upon request. Please note these photos were taken just this past weekend and not years ago. The car looks fresh and very nice not only on top but underneath as well. Must see to appreciate.

Same owner for the past 17 yearsand the first time offered for sale since then. Climate controlled stored. The prior owner from 1999 was a doctor whom owned the car about as many years to. This Corvette has been in the Springfield, issouri areafor all of those years. Very solidand original car with the original body panels and all bonding strips. A no-hit front end and fenders with all of the crisp white colored fiberglass finish on the underside as it should be. The original hood and headlights as well areoriginal as these early 63 headlights still should be fiberglass with the headlight ring screws on the front side and not oneach side of the corners of the headlight buckets.This is a restored car done very wellto high quality standards including the chassis and engine compartment. This corvetteis a rare one being a factory powerglide car and it does still retain its original numbers matching 327 c.i. engine. Not many can say that these days. The car is nicely optioned with power brakes, ower steering, ower windows, nock-off wheels, nd the original am wonderbar radio.The optionson this car are original ones but the knock-off wheels are new reproduction ones and there isa set of 5 of them. The spare knock off has a correct reproduction bias-ply whitewall tire as the other 4 on the car are new reproduction Uniroyal radial whitewall tires that have justrecently been added. The tiresare new with less than 50 miles on them. There is an original jack with the car along with a leadhammer that has not been used for the wheels.

Body & Paint:

The car is finished in Red base coat clear coat paint and buffed out nicely. In fact it is overdone and way much better paint than the factory finish. The car was disassembled when restored and all trim, lass, umpers, oors, ere removed when painted. The car has a lot of shine anddoes look good underneath the lights unlike most that may look good outside but when under lights you seemany blemishes, irt nibs, tc. Not this one. It is not perfect but probably the best one on ebay today. All of thestainless trim was removed and polished and not dings on them. The window glass is original except for the front windshield as it is a newreplacement. The window rubbers were replaced including the rear window rubbers. The vent window rubbers are still good as well and the vent windows open and close easily. The original pieces of glass are very good with only a few minor blemishes but do not need to be replaced. Better than most I have seen as original ones. Thegrill was replaced, umpers rechromed, aillights replaced, ew outside mirror, riginal hood grills restored and they fit exceptional, orrect style wiper arms, ocker moldings replaced, any of thenew replacement parts came from Long Island Corvette Parts. All of your bumper bolts, rill screws, eplaced from Long Island as well. If you notice in the photo shot of the rear car on the lift you can see the underside of the bumpers how they are nice and clean and not rusted or corrosion. Take a look at some of the others for sale and compare the difference and details. A very nice overall car done from the top to bottom. The hood, eadlights, nd doors fit and shut nice.

Interior:

The interior on this car is exceptional. The dash pads are the original ones and not the thicker aftermarket ones most commonly seen. The pads have no cracks nor repairs and have been re-dyed to freshen them up. The instruments are the original ones and have been completely restored along with the clock. The bezels are nice and the finish is mint. The steering wheel is an original with some of the grain texture still visible. The radio is the original am wonderbar as early 63's were, nd works but does not pick up many am stations as there are fewer and fewer these days. The glovebox is a new gm one and fits nice. Plastic original style one. The console and all pieces are new from Long Island Corvette. It fits well and is one of the best reproduction ones out there. This item alone will cost you well over $1,000 just for the complete console, hifter boot is new, arpet is new, eats are new with do have distinguished seems, eats were well done, eadliner is the original cross-hatch pattern and in excellent condition, riginal jack board behind seats, riginal jack still with car, o repairs in the jack storage area as commonly seen from replacing u-joints, oor panels are new as well. Both fresh air vents function properly and the underside of dash assembly looks nice. No birdcage rust. Very solid and original. Sunvisors are new to. The seatbelts are a replacement kind with chrome buckles. They are not original but look very good for replacement ones.

Engine Compartment & Undercarriage:

The engine compartmentnicely detailed with GM hoses, lamps, tc. All ignition shielding is new and there. The air cleaner is an original one. The radiator was replaced with a new aluminum Dewitt one and is a correct dated coded reproduction one. That is close to $1,000 finished in glossy black. The overflow (expansion tank) is also from Dewitt and is new date coded. Correct fan blade, riginal power brake master cylinder, orrect exhaust manifolds, orrect valve covers, ntake manifold is the correct GM part # but is dated D 24 63, riginal steering box, eater box restored, verall a nice example of a 1963 engine compartment. The inner front fender lips are excellent as most have been sanded off. The back side of the hood has been refinished as well. The chassis on the car was completely disassembled, ebuilt and detailed. All new bushings, -arms, pindles, prings, ront sway bar, adiator core support, ll removed, lasted and refinished. The rear end was removed and detailed to. Rear leaf spring refinished with new liners and painted grey, railing arms all removed, efinished and rebuilt, ew correct aluminized exhaust system from Corvette Central, riginal spare tire compartment restored and is a near perfect one, the 1963's are different on these tubs), rame sanded and painted, ll engine detailed, nspection marks and chassis markings put back onto the car, il pan is in good shape, ery nicely presented and detailed. The frame has no rust or holes and is still in great shape. The frame is not rough or heavy pitted. The rear exhaust panels fits as good as any and the rocker moldings line up good at both ends. A lot of times when the body panels have been replaced on these cars you will not see the panels line up well. The bottom of the chassis is mostly all bare fiberglass with the original white colored finish from the factory. Again most of all the hardware on the chassis was replaced with new.

The overall of this Corvette is a very nice one. If you are in the market for a nice split window this would be the one to have. The car drives as good as it looks and runs out smoothly. Plenty of power as well. Transmission shifts good for a powerglide. It is fun to drive with that powerglide and the other power options. This car can one to show or drive if desired. I cannot think of a better investment today than a 1963 Corvette Split Window. The most sought after Corvette on the market today and one of the most sought after collector cars in existence. First year for the Sting Ray name and the only year for the Split Window. The prices are continually climbing higher and higher on this type of car.

Features on this car include:

327 C.I. V8 Engine(4BBL Carburetor)

Powerglide Automatic Transmission

Power Windows

Power Steering

Power Brakes

AM Wonderbar Radio

5 Knock-Off Aluminum Wheels (New Reproductions)

Whitewall Radial Tires

I do have an owners manual, ssembly manual, ales brochure, nd some photos of the restoration put together in a portfolio. The instruments all work except for the clock. It was working and restored but willlook into getting that fixed again. The headlights open and close with ease. Horns still work, ll lights still function properly. Always has passed a Missouri inspection when needed.

VIN # 30837S103847

Build Date: November 27th, 962

Engine Block Casting # 3782870

Engine Block Date #I 28 2

Engine Pad Stamping # 3103847 FI029SC (SC= Engine Code 250 H.P. Automatic)

Radiator 3155316 Date 62 J

Expansion Tank Date 62 L

Exhaust Manifolds #s LH 3749965 RH 3750556

Intake Manifold # 3783244 Date D 24 63

The car is located in Ozark, issouri just minutes from the Springfield, issouri area and only 200 miles from St. Louis.

Local pickup and return to airport can be arranged if needed. We are only about 15 minutes from the Springfield, issouri Airport.

We welcome inspections most anytime done at our facility.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END AUCTION EARLY AS THE CAR IS FOR SALE LOCALLY!

Clear and clean Missouri title in hands with no liens.

Shipping costs are not included and are at buyers expense. Wecan however help and recommendreputable transporters that we have usedin past experiences.

No Deposit is necessary upon winning bidder, owever the vehicle needs to be paid in full within (3) to (5) business days.

Payment on vehicle must be either by bank wire transfer, ash in hands, r averified cashier's check. Please note that if payment is by a cashier's check the funds must clear our bank account before any release of car or title. Wehave been in the corvette business since 1988 and have many references available upon request.

Please have your funds or financing together before bidding.

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