Photo: Garage Kept Motors
Have you been pondering about decorating your garage with a classic 'Vette? How about a rare example that is 60 years old?
We are talking about a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window, a very rare version of the American sports car, which features… erm… a split rear window. It's part of the second generation that saw the light of day at the St. Louis facility in Missouri between 1962 and 1967. It was offered in two body styles, featuring a front mid-engine and rear-wheel drive layout.
Anyone with a soft spot for classic ‘Vettes can tell you that the C2 came with numerous powertrain options back in the day. The offer was extremely varied, and it comprised V8 lumps only, with small and big blocks, which were mated to a two-speed automatic transmission, a three-speed manual, or a four-speed manual. And it was this particular generation that gave birth to the Cheetah, which came to life as a direct rival to the Shelby Cobra.
Now, back to the engine family, it used to comprise multiple 5.4- and 7.0-liter units and a 6.5-liter V8. The one pictured above in the gallery uses the 327 mill, a small-block 5.4L V8 that came out in several configurations. The standard output was rated at 250 horses in 1963, but customers could also opt for punchier versions of the same engine, which used to kick out 300, 340, and 360 horsepower, with the most powerful having fuel injection.
With almost 58,000 miles (~93,000) under its belt, this red copy, on the other hand, uses the 340-hp motor mated to a four-speed manual transmission. It's been in the possession of the same owner since 1970, according to the listing, who took good care of it over the decades. The engine is said to have been refreshed nine years ago, and the red exterior, complete with the shiny touches and the American Racing wheels, looks very good. The same can be said about the tan leather interior that appears to be showroom fresh.
For a car made sixty years ago, the options list was very generous. It could be ordered with stuff such as leather upholstery, air conditioning, and an AM-FM radio. Perfectionists might argue that they've seen copies that are far better looking than this one, though there are also examples in poorer condition. As for how much you'd have to cough out to park it in the garage and drive it on weekends, that would be a small fortune. According to Garage Kept Motors, which advertises it here, it can be yours in exchange for $129,900. That's almost twice the MSRP of the brand-new C8 Stingray and also more expensive than the Z06 and E-Ray, which start at $108,100 and $102,900, respectively. Still thinking of buying it?
Anyone with a soft spot for classic ‘Vettes can tell you that the C2 came with numerous powertrain options back in the day. The offer was extremely varied, and it comprised V8 lumps only, with small and big blocks, which were mated to a two-speed automatic transmission, a three-speed manual, or a four-speed manual. And it was this particular generation that gave birth to the Cheetah, which came to life as a direct rival to the Shelby Cobra.
Now, back to the engine family, it used to comprise multiple 5.4- and 7.0-liter units and a 6.5-liter V8. The one pictured above in the gallery uses the 327 mill, a small-block 5.4L V8 that came out in several configurations. The standard output was rated at 250 horses in 1963, but customers could also opt for punchier versions of the same engine, which used to kick out 300, 340, and 360 horsepower, with the most powerful having fuel injection.
With almost 58,000 miles (~93,000) under its belt, this red copy, on the other hand, uses the 340-hp motor mated to a four-speed manual transmission. It's been in the possession of the same owner since 1970, according to the listing, who took good care of it over the decades. The engine is said to have been refreshed nine years ago, and the red exterior, complete with the shiny touches and the American Racing wheels, looks very good. The same can be said about the tan leather interior that appears to be showroom fresh.
For a car made sixty years ago, the options list was very generous. It could be ordered with stuff such as leather upholstery, air conditioning, and an AM-FM radio. Perfectionists might argue that they've seen copies that are far better looking than this one, though there are also examples in poorer condition. As for how much you'd have to cough out to park it in the garage and drive it on weekends, that would be a small fortune. According to Garage Kept Motors, which advertises it here, it can be yours in exchange for $129,900. That's almost twice the MSRP of the brand-new C8 Stingray and also more expensive than the Z06 and E-Ray, which start at $108,100 and $102,900, respectively. Still thinking of buying it?
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