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Corvette Auction Preview: Four More Corvettes to Make You Drool at Mecum Kissimmee 2022

Posted on December 23, 2021 1:00 pm by admin

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Welcome back to our look at Mecum’s upcoming 2022 Kissimmee auction. The countdown to opening day is just about 14 days now. Perusing the Corvette docket, we currently see 360 Corvettes listed which is more than double the number of consignments from 2 weeks ago. Expect a few more to be added as the date draws nearer.

Past previews focused on the Corvette Super Sport, Gulf One, and the C2 Z06 equipped Corvettes from Mecum’s Once in a Lifetime Corvette Offering. This time we’re going to focus on a diverse quartet of first and second generation cars ranging from a pilot line 1966 L88 to an ultra-rare 1957 airbox fuelie.

Lot F158: 1960 Race Rat Tanker – When we think of big tank or “tanker” Corvettes, we generally think of C2’s. However, tankers were available to savvy buyers and racers on C1 Corvettes as well. In 1960, 10 big tank Corvettes were built. This 1960 fuelie was ordered through Nickey Chevrolet by George Reed to complete in the 1960 Sebring 12 hour race. In addition to the 315hp engine, Reed selected heavy duty suspension, heavy duty brakes, and a 4-speed transmission. Upon delivery to Sebring, Zora Arkus Duntov himself assisted with the final race prep. The car went on to win its class and finish 16th overall. Today the car is in excellent restored condition and has been displayed at top events such as the 2004 and 2014 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, the 2009 Los Angeles Concours d’Elegance, the 2010 NCRS 50th Anniversary display, and the 2013 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. It’s also an NCRS American Heritage Award recipient.

Lot F164: 1957 Big Brake Airbox Fuelie – This well-known straight axle is one of 44 produced with RPO 579E, the fresh airbox intake. It’s also 1 of 54 with heavy duty brakes and suspension. Other options include a fuel injected engine, 4-speed transmission, and wider 5.5″ wheels. The car was raced in SCCA events across the country throughout its early life. Since that time, it’s been restored back to stock form and lays claimed to our hobby’s top awards including multiple NCRS Top Flights, Bloomington Gold, and 2 Bloomington Special Collections. It’s been featured in Vette Vues magazine and participated in the 75th anniversary Monterrey historics. It’s being offered from the John Justo collection with copious documentation, awards, and restoration photos.

Lot S113: 8,500-mile unrestored 1967 427/435 Coupe – We first saw the “Vault Find” 1967 Corvette at the 2017 Mecum Indy auction where it sold for $675,000 from the original owner’s family. The Marina Blue on blue 435hp coupe remains in unrestored, original condition with just 8,533 miles on the odometer. The option list includes the 435hp engine, M21 4-speed, F41 suspension, and 4.11 rear end. It’s never been shown or judged and comes documented with the window sticker, Protect-O-Plate, and car shipper.

Lot S237: 1966 Pilot Line L88 Coupe – This Sting Ray is one of the “Four Kings,” 1966 Corvette factory racers. It’s the first known Corvette factory-prepared for Luigi Chinetti’s NART team, the first built with shoulder harnesses, and the second to be fitted with the cowl-induction fresh air hood. The intent was to test aluminum cylinder heads and other racing bits in the 1966 Sebring 12 hours. Pedro Rodriguez and Mario Andretti were to be the drivers, but they ended up in one of Chinetti’s Ferrari’s instead. Future pilots included Harold Whims, Don Yenko, John Finger, and John “Sam” Henderson. They completed at many notable tracks such as Daytona, Talladega, Charlotte Motor Raceway, Virginia International Raceway, Marlboro Motor Raceway, and Road Atlanta among others. The L88 engine sports a 1965-dated intake manifold and January 1966 dated aluminum cylinder heads. Other track-spec options include heater and defroster delete, radio delete, F41 suspension, Positraction rear axle, heavy-duty brakes, transistor ignition, M22 4-speed, and a 36 gallon gas tank. It’s extensively documented and has been shown at numerous national events over the last decade including 2014 and 2020 Bloomington Gold Collections, 2016 MCACN Corvette Legends Invitational, and the 2014 Corvettes at Carlisle Race Car Reunion.

Mecum’s monster 2022 Kissimmee auction will take place January 6th-16th at the Osceola Heritage Park. MotorTrend TV, MotorTrend+, and Discovery will have live coverage Wednesday, January 12th – Saturday, January 15th. Approximately 3,500 cars are expected. Keep an eye here and on the Mecum website as new additions are being added daily.

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[VIDEO] Building a Retro-Bodied C8 Corvette Project in the Driveway

Posted on December 22, 2021 8:30 pm by admin

We first told you back in June about a guy named Jack Wendel who is bravely going where no man has gone before as he began transforming his brand-new C8 Corvette Stingray into something … well, something definitely different than what left the Bowling Green factory a few months ago.

In his latest post on his YouTube channel called ShadeTree Supercar, Wendel gives a peek at all the progress he’s made over the past few months transforming his mid-engine Stingray convertible into his own creation inspired by the C2 Sting Ray.

“The problem is, people see it as a Corvette and I’m destroying something that they consider beautiful. So from that perspective, you know, I kind of understand it,” Wendel told The Drive back in June. “But they’re not seeing the other perspective: I’m building something and I needed a good platform to start with. What better platform is there than the C8 to start with?”

Indeed, once he’s completed his “masterpiece,” Wendel apparently hopes to offer a similar kit to other Stingray owners, even going so far as to buy two coach building companies to help him with the project.

Recent photos that have been shared recently to the /r/ShittyCarMods subreddit show a barely recognizable C8, with homemade fiberglass body panels, taillights, and cutouts for pop-up headlights, all inspired by the C2 Corvette.

According to GM Authority, the original poster says they’ve known Wendel for 20-plus years and that he’s already built two C5 Corvette convertibles with mods inspired by the C1 Corvette.

Some enthusiasts would argue that the C8 is close enough to perfection that it doesn’t need any such mods, but it’s Wendel’s money to burn. Still, we can’t help but be a little sad to see a beautiful C8 convertible chopped up in such a drastic fashion, and at least in our opinion, definitely not for the better.

We’ll give the guy credit for having the stones to undertake this project as it caused us to have fits of anxiety just to have the rear bumper removed from our 2020 Stingray to have a high wing spoiler installed!

Besides the retro-flavored body changes, we’re also concerned, like GM Authority, about how the engine is going to stay cool with all the side intake vents and head exchangers covered up with said body changes.

What’s your opinion of this one-of-a-kind C8?

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Our Three Favorite Corvettes for Sale from Corvette Mike in December

Posted on December 21, 2021 11:30 pm by admin

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If your New Year’s Resolutions include the addition of an investment-quality collector Corvette, or perhaps you’re looking for something fun to drive in 2022, our friends at Corvette Mike in Anaheim, California can help you find the perfect Corvette for the new year!

Corvette Mike is one of the top destinations for buying high-quality Corvettes! The knowledgeable staff is there to assist in finding just the right pre-owned or classic Corvette for you. Today we hit their website to check out the current online inventory and came up with these three Corvettes as our favorites for the month of December.

Maybe at this point, you’re more of a seller than a buyer? Corvette Mike skips the auto auctions and only buys premium cars from private enthusiasts and they purchase cars from across the nation so if you have a low-mileage or rare Corvette that you are ready to part with, reach out to Corvette Mike and let them know what you got.

1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe

For the collector who wants to own one of the most iconic Corvettes in the model’s 69-year run, the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe is it. Chevrolet redesigned the Corvette in 1963 and for the first time, it came from the factory as a hardtop coupe. Zora Arkus-Duntov offered three different transmissions and four different engine performance options with the fuel injected 327/360hp L84 option reigning supreme. But what made the 1963 Coupe truly unique was the split rear window offered only in the inaugural year of the C2 before Zora successfully lobbied GM Design to change it to a single rear window in 1964.

The original owner of this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe must have been wanting to drive the ultimate street Corvette when he placed his order. Outfitted in Riverside Red and a Black interior, the original buyer made sure to check the box on the 327/360 Fuelie V8 as well as the four-speed manual transmission, while power windows, AM/FM radio, and whitewall tires rounded out the options. We can imagine it was quite at home cruising the boulevards back in the day.

This ’63 Fuelie Sting Ray has been meticulously detailed, undergone a frame-off restoration, and only 99 miles are showing on the odometer. This Corvette is still equipped with the original L84 engine as certified by Al Grenning’s C.C.A.S. service and the Trim Tag has also been verified. Further documentation includes the N.C.R.S. Shipping Data Report.

The Fuel Injected 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe would be the center point of any automotive collection. For details or more information, contact Tim at 714-630-0700.

1996 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible

When C4 production finally came to an end in ’96 after 12 years, Chevrolet knew they had to send it off with a bang, not a whimper. And since the ZR-1 was discontinued in ’95, there was definitely a void that needed to be filled!

The name “Grand Sport” had been used once before. It was for the fabled early ’60’s Corvette race cars helmed by legendary drivers such as Bob Bondurant, Roger Penske, A.J. Foyt, and Dr. Dick Thompson, among others. For this ’96 Special Edition, G.M. thought it fitting that the name should be brought back again!

We love the 1996 Corvette Grand Sport for what it offered to Corvette buyers – a limited edition Corvette with a unique engine to celebrate the end of a generation. Limited to 1,000 units overall, Chevrolet produced 810 coupes and 190 convertibles in Admiral Blue with a White full-length body stripe and Red hash marks on the front fenders. They also received a special black-painted version of the ZR-1 wheels with the coupes getting the import flares added to the body so the rear wheels would fit appropriately.

The Grand Sport’s LT-4 engine was rated at 330hp, which was 30 more than the standard LT-1 engine. However, the car’s performance feels considerably more powerful than the advertised increase would indicate!.

Corvette Mike acquired this ’96 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible by the original owner who only put 19,277 miles on the odometer. This GS is #117 in the series and is fully documented with all books, manuals, original window sticker, build sheet, and more. It also received a high score from the NCRS who awarded it Top Flight status. Celebrate the C4’s end of the line by adding this highly collectible Grand Sport to your stable.

This 1996 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible is offered for $52,900. Call Tim at 714-630-0700 for more information.

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2016 Corvette Z06 Coupe

This 2016 Corvette Z06 with a seven-speed manual transmission, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, and the Z07 Performance Package was originally ordered from Legacy Chevrolet in Columbus, Georgia before it was acquired from the original owner by Corvette Mike in the fall of 2021. Powered by the 6.2-liter supercharged LT4 V8 engine that was rated for 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, this Z06 Coupe has just under 6K miles on the odometer and is documented with the original window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean CarFax report.

The Z06 is finished in Arctic White with Kalahari leather interior and features a full-length Black racing stripe across the hood, roof, and rear deck of the car. It’s outfitted with the level three visible carbon fiber aerodynamics package that includes the aggressive front splitter and rear wickerbill across the rear spoiler. It also includes a painted and transparent roof panel. Inside you’ll find the carbon fiber trim package surrounding the center stack and instrument cluster.

The Corvette Z06 sits on staggered setup of 19″/20″ Chrome-finished aluminum wheels with Corvette logo center caps. The rubber is currently mixed with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires up front and Continental Extreme Contact tires (non-runflats) in the rear. With the Z07 Performance Package comes Brembo’s carbon-ceramic brakes and red brake calipers.

Corvette Mike is offering this low-mileage one-owner 2016 Corvette Z06 for $89,900. Are you ready to be its next caretaker? Contact Tim at 714-630-0700 today.

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To learn more about these three highly collectible Corvettes for sale or to view the other collector Corvettes offered by Corvette Mike, visit them online at CorvetteMike.com or give Tim a call at 714-630-0700 and let them know you found these Corvettes on CorvetteBlogger.com!

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Our Three Favorite Corvettes for Sale by Corvette Mike in July

Posted on July 21, 2021 12:00 pm by admin

If there’s one thing this pandemic has taught us, it’s an appreciation for what we have and for living life to the fullest! That’s one of the reasons why people enjoy their Corvettes so much. It’s that somewhat indescribable feeling you get when sitting behind the wheel of America’s Favorite Sports Car!

Today, we are going to take that philosophy to heart as we take a deep dive into the Corvette inventory of one of the premier Corvette dealers in the country, Corvette Mike of Anaheim, California. There we found three collector-grade Corvettes that we think enthusiasts such as yourselves would enjoy to the max!

2010 Corvette ZR1 in Velocity Yellow with 16 Original Miles

We’ll never forget the hype that surrounded the return of the ZR1 in 2009 as Chevrolet offered its first factory-supercharged Corvette. The ZR1 was nicknamed the “Blue Devil” by the Corvette Team to curry favor with then-GM CEO Rick Wagoner who was a Duke alumnus, and the original premise for its creation came in the form of a question: How much performance could the Corvette team offer in a $100,000 car? That answer was the 6.2L LS9 that produced a whopping 638 horsepower, 604 lb-ft of torque, and it could propel the Corvette ZR1 to a top speed of 205 MPH.

Corvette Mike has this Velocity Yellow 2010 Corvette ZR1 for sale and it’s waiting for a new caretaker who will appreciate the opportunity to buy what is essentially a brand new car as it comes with the original Monroney sticker still affixed to the windshield, plastic still, and an odometer showing just 16 original miles. If that’s not enough creds for this collector car, it’s offered in Velocity Yellow which was the rarest color in 2010 as only 89 ZR1s were offered with it.

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The ZR1 options were limited as essentially everything you could want was included in the 3ZR Premium Equipment Group which this car has. It includes the custom leather-wrapped interior, a Bose premium 7-speaker sound system, and a number of passenger comforts like heated adjustable sport bucket seats, Bluetooth, and a NAV system. This 2010 ZR1 also comes with the chrome ZR1 aluminum wheels, an indoor car cover, and performance pedals.

Just 1,577 Corvette ZR1s were produced in 2010 with this brand new Corvette coming off the line as number 217. Corvette Mike is offering it for $139,900 so if want to find out more about this highly collectible “Blue Devil” in Velocity Yellow, visit Corvette Mike.

1967 Corvette 427/400 with Factory A.C.

Collectors know all about the 1967 model year Corvettes which are considered to be one of the best Corvettes ever made. Chevrolet cleaned up the mid-year body with most of the badges removed and a new design for the front quarter panels with five vents instead of the three as are found on the 1965-66s. And then there are the engine options which were plentiful with two 327s and four 427s offered. If you want to step up into rarified air, this 1967 Corvette Convertible could just be the ticket.

The 1967 Corvette Convertible is an original west coast car that was originally sold by Madison’s Chevrolet in Scottsdale, AZ. The specs of the car have us thinking the owner wanted that top-down driving experience that the mid-year Corvettes are famous for, yet living in the southwest where triple-digit temps are common is most likely the reason why the original owner selected the factory air conditioning which Corvette Mike tells us still blows cold today.

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The Sting Ray comes in Sunfire Yellow with a Black Hood Stinger, a white leather interior, and a white soft convertible top. It’s powered by a matching-numbers L68 427/400-hp big block which is marked by the triangular air cleaner that sits atop three two-barrel carburetors. You pop the hood on this car at any show and that tri-power V8 engine will surely reel in the spectators. As the selection of the factory air shows, the original owner wanted a refined sports car so this one also comes with power steering, power brakes, power windows, telescopic steering column, and the AM/FM radio.

This 1967 Corvette has been completely frame-off restored and comes with a huge binder full of information including the owner history, photos, restoration details, and more. It’s already been judged NCRS Top Flight and is ready for your enjoyment. Offered for $164,900.

1956 Arctic Blue Corvette Convertible

The 1956 Corvette featured the first redesign for the model which both improved upon the original design while also making it more driver-friendly. It was the first model to receive the distinctive coves on each side of the car and it was also the first model to introduce roll-up windows. Chevy officially retired the Blue Flame straight-6 for the V8 engine the previous year and now two different V8s were offered in a 210-hp and 225-hp configuration, while a third option added a special high-lift camshaft that boosted the 225-hp engine’s output to 240 hp. Buyers also had two transmission choices that included the two-speed auto or the three-speed manual.

The owner history is well-known for this car as it was owned by a longtime NCRS member and Foundation Chair who purchased the 1956 Corvette disassembled from the previous owner, but he wasn’t able to complete it and it ended up being sold. The new husband and wife owners enthusiastically began their quest to restore the Corvette but unfortunately, he passed away suddenly before it be could be finished. The car would sit from 2008 until 2013, and then it was purchased once again with the latest owner starting over with a full body-off restoration that was finally completed in 2017.

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This 1956 Arctic Blue Corvette Convertible offers a beautiful beige interior and white canvas top. It’s powered by the aforementioned 265/225-hp V8 small block that’s coupled to the three-speed manual transmission.

At its first showing with 94 other Corvettes, it was awarded both the Best in Class and Best in Show trophies. From there, it was entered in the NCRS Rocky Mountain Chapter where it was awarded Top Flight, and it earned another Top Flight award at the Scottsdale, Arizona Regional Show in May 2018. Corvette Mike is offering the 1956 Corvette/ for $114,900.

To learn more about these three highly collectible Corvettes for sale or to view the other collector Corvettes offered by Corvette Mike, visit them online at CorvetteMike.com or give Troy Worrell a call at 714-712-0060 and let them know you found them here on CorvetteBlogger.com!

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[VIDEO] Doug Collins Snags Two One-Owner Corvettes With Great Backstories

Posted on May 9, 2021 2:00 pm by admin

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You’ve got to spare 35 minutes out of your day and watch this video posted by Dennis Collins on his YouTube Channel, Coffee Walk.

In his latest post, Collins and his two kids, Alex and Kelsey, head out to a longtime friend’s house where they wind up buying a trifecta of vehicles from Frank Marino – a 1967 Marina Blue Corvette convertible with factory air, a 1969 white Corvette convertible, and a nice low-mileage white H2 Hummer.

What makes the Corvettes so special is that they’re still considered one-owner vehicles, with Marino never having transferred the titles from the original purchaser.

“We both sold and traded cars back and forth,” Dennis recalls of their relationship, “and he called me this week and said, hey, I am about to retire, and I am going to my ranch, so I’ve got two special Corvettes, and one of them I bought from you, but I don’t remember when.”

Actually, the ’69 exchanged hands between the two men 28 years ago and has remained in top-notch condition ever since, even cranking up without a struggle when Kelsey drove it onto their enclosed trailer after the deal has been sealed.

But it’s the ’67 that is the real star of this video. Be sure to watch the whole post to see Frank’s moving story about how he got the car up and running again so the original owner could ride in it before he passed away from complications due to Agent Orange exposure. After his death about a year later, the owner’s wife showed some pretty slick negotiating skills to sell the car to Marino.

When Collins bought it, the car was covered in dust and had a few bad places in the paint on the driver’s side and a slight separation in the driver’s seat, but remains in remarkably good survivor condition overall, especially the undercarriage that was immaculate for a 54-year-old car. It’s also one of just 3,788 Sting Rays equipped with air conditioning out of a total production run of 22,940 units that year.

Collins & Family head to Marino’s service station, a fixture in Texas for about decades, where they pick up tons of original documentation about the ’67, along with the original well-worn spare tire!

Once they arrive back at their facility, the Collinses continue to be impressed with the ’67.

“What a cool car,” Dennis says. “It’s always nice when the car gets back to the shop and the story gets better instead of getting worse – so this is one of those kind of cars. The longer you look at it, the longer I look at it, the happier I am I bought it. A lot of times you get one back, whoo, why did I buy that?”

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[VIDEO] Here are the Cars that Rick Treworgy of Muscle Car City Museum Decided to Keep

Posted on March 3, 2021 2:37 am by admin

Ever since Rick Treworgy closed his Muscle Car City Museum in Florida and sold some 200 of the vehicles at a special Mecum Auction in January for a whopping $18 million, we’ve wondered which cars he just couldn’t bear to part with.

Thanks to Wade Kawasaki’s Car Guy Adventures on YouTube, we don’t have to wonder anymore.

If you’re an enthusiast, definitely set aside 22 minutes and watch this video that shows Rick’s remaining collection that still includes more than 20 big block C2 Corvettes, a 1970 Chevelle SS with an LS6 engine, a 1969 Camaro Z/28 with a cross ram DZ302, and many more interesting vehicles!

“This is a driver’s garage,” Wade explains. “No trailer queens. He’s gonna have a mechanic and detail guy to keep them running so he can drive and enjoy these cars the way they’re meant to be.”

Kawasaki, in case you’re not aware, is president and chief executive officer of Legendary Companies, formerly Coker Group. He oversees Legendary’s 14 brands and six operating companies, including Coker Tire, Universal Vintage Tire Co., Phoenix Race Tires, Wheel Vintiques, Roadster Wire Wheels, MOR – Münchner Oldtimer Reifen and The Great Race.

You know you’re in for a treat when the very first vehicle discussed in the video is a 2019 Arctic White Corvette ZR1. Rick explains that he gave up a 2020 Stingray because he believes in the long run, the ZR1 will be the best investment. He’s only driven the ZR1 some 300 miles because he’s been busy building a new house for the past year but says that odometer should be changing in the coming months.

That’s just the first of so many nice Corvettes he kept, including row after row of 1967 427s “stacked up like cordwood,” as Wade put it.

Rick says he’s trying to collect a big block in every color, and while he hasn’t achieved that goal yet, he doesn’t intend to quit trying.

He points out a blue ’67 with white stinger hood as one of his favorites. “Some cars, they’re just right,” he says. “They feel like they did back in the day after they’re restored. That’s one of ‘em. I can’t make myself part with it.”

He also couldn’t part with a black ’66 Corvette, the first car he ever restored and then showed all over the Southeast for 10 years before driving it for another decade. “It still looks about as good as the day we did it.”

Another sentimental favorite is the only ’55 Chevy coupe remaining in his collection, as he points out a ‘55 was his first car and “whenever I go back to a hot rod, it’s always a ’55 Chevy.”

Other interesting vehicles include a purple Blazer turned into a short pickup, a 1912 Durand (a predecessor to Chevrolet), a ’61 Pontiac Ventura, a ’39 Chevy hot rod, a first-year 1935 Suburban, the last L88 Corvette made (a ’69), and a 1935 Cadillac restomod.

“I have a toy or two,” Rick jokes.

Those toys also include vintage ZR1 motors from the C4 era, and he believes they’ll be worth some money in the future when restoration of the 1990-95 ZR1s begins in earnest someday.

While the museum became a victim of COVID, Rick’s love of collector cars isn’t going anywhere. In fact, while he says there “probably” won’t ever be a museum again, he is planning to build two or three hot rods a year for sale at auction.

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LAST CALL: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum to Draw the Winner of this 1963 Corvette on Monday

Posted on September 6, 2020 9:33 pm by admin

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You can win a 1963 Corvette Convertible Sting Ray with your tax-deductible donation to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum. The Museum’s fundraiser ends on Monday, September 7th with the winning ticket being drawn at 5:00 PM ET. CorvetteBlogger readers have been granted 50% bonus entries with your ticket purchases, so make sure you enter today!

The 1963 Corvette is a documented, numbers-matching example equipped with a 327/300-hp V8 with a four-speed manual transmission, and an optional auxiliary hardtop.

If you like your Corvettes on the rare side, this 1963 Sting Ray Convertible has the G91 Special Highway Axle with a 3.08 gear ratio, an option that was only selected by 211 buyers. That’s just 0.98% of the 21,513 Corvettes built during the 1963 model year! And then there’s the Daytona Blue exterior combined with the Dark Blue interior that was only available in 1963 and 1964. The dark blue combination really stands out and contrasts nicely with the white convertible soft top.

This charitable fundraiser supports the non-profit Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Auburn, Indiana. The automobile museum inhabits the auto builder’s original factory showroom building and today it displays 140 vintage, antique, classic, and special interest cars to the thousands of automotive enthusiasts who visit each year. When you support the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum by making a tax-deductible donation, you help fulfill their mission of providing unique educational experiences based on the history and legacy of the automotive industry.

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Corvettes for Sale: Daytona Blue 1963 Corvette Split-Window with Rare Factory Air

Posted on May 30, 2020 6:45 pm by admin

This ’63 Corvette packed with “luxury” options was cool when such boulevard cruisers weren’t so cool … literally.

It’s hard to believe now, but 57 years ago, air conditioning wasn’t quite so ubiquitous as it is nowadays.

In fact, this Daytona Blue Split Window Coupe is one of just 278 Corvettes that left the St. Louis factory with A/C – out of a total of 10,594 coupes made. By the way, those ’63s were the first Corvette coupes ever produced – and the first Corvettes ever with A/C.

Obviously, the original owner of this “fully enclosed” Sting Ray not only wanted to be “cool” in his (or her) new car back then but also wanted to be comfortable as this Corvette is equipped with an automatic transmission and power steering / brakes / windows, not to mention AM/FM radio, tinted glass, and whitewall tires.

Riding in such a lap of luxury didn’t come cheaply back in the day, though, as all those options added up to a window sticker of nearly $5,500 for this Sting Ray – including a whopping $421.80 for the AC alone, along with $199.10 for the automatic.

Believe it or not, the 327/300 hp engine was just an extra $53.80 – not much more than the power brakes ($43.05) but cheaper than the power windows ($59.20) and power steering ($75.35).

Of course, nowadays, the Split Window Coupe remains one of the most sought-after Corvettes around, so it’s no surprise that this rare beauty is being offered by Corvette Mike for $199,000!

For that nearly $200 grand, though, you’re getting a Sting Ray that is obviously one of the best around – having undergone a factory-correct frame-off restoration that has enabled it to earn NCRS Top Flight honors and the prestigious Duntov Mark of Excellence Award, as well.

I’m torn about this car. While I truly appreciate the meticulous restoration back to original factory specs, I think I’d prefer to spend less than $200K and just get a restomod that has been upgraded with modern touches underneath that make it perform better. I’d also prefer non-factory wheels to give it a much sportier look, even though they wouldn’t be original.

It’s really a moot point because I can’t afford either version, but what’s your take – a Sting Ray restored to factory specs or a restomod outfitted with performance upgrades?

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