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LOT 815 ¤

1963 Chevrolet Corvette 'Split Window' Coupe Chassis no. 30837S101748

Estimate: US$100,000 - US$125,000Lot to be sold without reserve
Lot 815¤

1963 Chevrolet Corvette 'Split Window' Coupe

The Robert Richardson Collection|21 September 2025, 16:00 PDT|Los Angeles

1963 Chevrolet Corvette 'Split Window' Coupe
Chassis no. 30837S101748


327ci OHV V8 Engine (see text)
Single 4-Barrel Carburetor
(Est.) 400bhp at 5,000rpm (see text)
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*The iconic and desirable first-year C2 Corvette
*Stunning design by Larry Shinoda and Bill Mitchell
*Presented in its original livery of Riverside Red over Black trim
*Fitted with air conditioning and power windows
*Performance rebuilt 327 engine making approximately 400 horsepower
*Modern improvements for increased drivability and reliability



THE CORVETTE C2

Even as sales of Chevrolet's new Corvette sports car struggled and GM threatened to pull the plug on the program, plans for a more focused, purposeful Corvette began as early as 1957. It took considerable effort by a passionate team of engineers led by Zora Arkus-Duntov to convince the GM board to allow the program to continue, the Corvette received a stay of execution, and the rest is history as the saying goes.

In 1963, Chevrolet introduced the completely new second-generation Corvette. Essential elements of the experimental Q-Corvette and Sting Ray dream car combined to form the most sophisticated and stylish Corvette yet. Duntov and his team revolutionized the Corvette, ditching its family sedan underpinnings and creating a proper, no-excuses sports car to take on the Europeans. The new purpose-built chassis featured four-wheel independent suspension, big drum brakes (discs followed soon after), and various iterations of the 327 ci small-block V8 ranging from the 250-horsepower base engine to an impressive 360 horsepower. Atop the advanced chassis sat a stunning new body designed by the great Larry Shinoda under the direction of GM design boss Bill Mitchell. The design set the automotive world alight with its gorgeous boat-tail fastback roofline, split rear window, pronounced fender bulges, and an aggressive, purposeful stance. The C2 Corvette remains one of the most iconic and beloved American car designs.


THE CAR OFFERED

This 1963 Corvette 'Split-Window' Coupe is an attractive example, wearing an older restoration in a flattering shade of its original color combination of Riverside red over new black upholstery. According to the serial numbers and trim tag, this car was originally delivered in Riverside Red over a black vinyl interior. Manufactured on the 3rd week of February in 1963, this car was built at the St. Louis, Missouri plant.

Other equipment includes power windows, modernized Delco pushbutton AM/FM radio, and added 'Vintage Air' air conditioning system. The car wears correct 1963-style wheel covers and is equipped with the desirable 4-Speed manual transmission. The 327ci engine has been rebuilt and with some added extras, it is estimated to produce approximately 400 horsepower. Some of the additions to the engine include aluminum heads, upgraded camshafts, lifters, Edelbrock carburetor, tubular exhaust manifolds, new fuel tank and Borla exhaust to name a few. The car has also received an aluminum radiator for added safety during warm days of cruising.

Well-presented overall, this Corvette has been well kept in the Richardson collection and lived in a climate-controlled environment. A terrific example of a clean and sorted split window C2.

Footnotes

Cannot be sold in California, only to out of state buyers.

Saleroom notices

This lot has been withdrawn.

Additional information

Auction Viewings

  • 19 September 2025, 13:00 - 19:00 PDT
  • 20 September 2025, 09:00 - 18:00 PDT
  • 21 September 2025, 09:00 - 18:00 PDT
  • 21 September 2025, 09:00 - 18:00 PDT

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