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Chevrolet's heritage dates to 1911 when businessman William 'Billy' Durant and racer Louis Chevrolet teamed up to form the Chevrolet Motor Company. In 1916 Chevrolet became a division of General Motors.
Following World War II, returning soldiers told tales of quick and nimble European sports cars. Harley Earl's Art & Colour Studio soon began work on a Fiberglas concept two-seater and GM unveiled the new Corvette at the 1953 Motorama.
The 1963 model introduced a stunning design by Larry Shinoda. It was the first year for a Corvette coupe, which featured a tapering rear deck and, for 1963 only, a split rear window. It also had hidden headlamps and an independent rear suspension. Leather seats, AC, AM/FM radio, power steering and brakes and aluminum knock-off wheels also graced the option list. The wheelbase shrunk to 98 inches and all engines offered were 327 V8s. They ranged from 250 horsepower to this 360 horsepower fuel-injected version with an 11.25:1 compression ratio and 352 pound-feet of torque. 'Motor Trend' tested a fuelie to 14.5 seconds in the quarter mile.
At a time when the average car cost $3,200, a base coupe was $4,257 but jumped to $6,200 when fully-loaded. Production was 21,513, split evenly between the roadster and coupe, and the Corvette solidified its stature as a bona fide American sports car. This car has a 4-speed transmission with a posi-traction and power brakes and an AM/FM radio. It stickered for $5,254 and the original owners took delivery of it in May of 1963.
Following World War II, returning soldiers told tales of quick and nimble European sports cars. Harley Earl's Art & Colour Studio soon began work on a Fiberglas concept two-seater and GM unveiled the new Corvette at the 1953 Motorama.
The 1963 model introduced a stunning design by Larry Shinoda. It was the first year for a Corvette coupe, which featured a tapering rear deck and, for 1963 only, a split rear window. It also had hidden headlamps and an independent rear suspension. Leather seats, AC, AM/FM radio, power steering and brakes and aluminum knock-off wheels also graced the option list. The wheelbase shrunk to 98 inches and all engines offered were 327 V8s. They ranged from 250 horsepower to this 360 horsepower fuel-injected version with an 11.25:1 compression ratio and 352 pound-feet of torque. 'Motor Trend' tested a fuelie to 14.5 seconds in the quarter mile.
At a time when the average car cost $3,200, a base coupe was $4,257 but jumped to $6,200 when fully-loaded. Production was 21,513, split evenly between the roadster and coupe, and the Corvette solidified its stature as a bona fide American sports car. This car has a 4-speed transmission with a posi-traction and power brakes and an AM/FM radio. It stickered for $5,254 and the original owners took delivery of it in May of 1963.
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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Corvette
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 30867s110411 Sold for USD$44,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe Chassis#: 30837s107600 Sold for USD$143,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe Chassis#: 30837s102551 Sold for USD$247,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe Chassis#: 30837s114963 Sold for USD$203,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe Chassis#: 30837s106090 Sold for USD$173,250 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe Chassis#: 30837s112313 Sold for USD$143,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe Chassis#: 30837s109629 Sold for USD$176,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 'Split-Window' Coupe Chassis#: 30837S116260 Sold for USD$235,200 2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami | |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette 'Split Window' Coupe 327/340 Chassis#: 30837S108769 Sold for USD$190,400 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible Chassis#: 30867S113501 Sold for USD$81,217 2024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris | |
1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE Chassis#: 30837S110305 Sold for USD$308,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: AZ381538 Sold for USD$110,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 30867S101154 Sold for USD$143,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE Chassis#: 30837S112031 Sold for USD$231,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE Chassis#: 30837S107861 Sold for USD$319,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 327/250 SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE Chassis#: 30837S107968 Sold for USD$154,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 30867S118741 Sold for USD$288,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE Chassis#: 30837S111289 Sold for USD$68,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE SPLIT-WINDOW CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 30837S112084 Sold for USD$135,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 327/360 Z06 SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE Chassis#: 30837S113873 Sold for USD$330,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ |
Chevrolet Corvettes That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Chevrolet Corvette's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible | 30867s111172 | 2024 Mecum : Houston | $80,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s105885 | 2024 Mecum : Houston | $130,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s119033 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $170,000 | $275,000 | $325,000 |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s105885 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $140,000 | $180,000 | $200,000 |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 30867s100927 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $50,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s112084 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $100,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837S116001 | 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $80,000 | $140,000 | |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Custom | 30837s103461 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $425,000 | $650,000 | $750,000 |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s113660 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $120,000 | $200,000 | $225,000 |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s109506 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $140,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 30867s119304 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $62,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s106078 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $425,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 30867s113496 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $70,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 30867s108907 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $100,000 | $165,000 | $175,000 |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s111542 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $135,000 | $150,000 | $175,000 |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s105971 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $145,000 | $300,000 | $350,000 |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s105564 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $145,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s101732 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $360,000 | $450,000 | $500,000 |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 30867s116531 | 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | $45,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 30867s111514 | 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | $55,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s110754 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $230,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 30867s111172 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $107,500 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s120563 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $130,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Coupe | 30837S116939 | 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | $150,000 | $180,000 | |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s103679 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 30867s114106 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $60,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s111447 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $150,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 30867s108177 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $35,000 | ||
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s110754 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $260,000 | $300,000 | $350,000 |
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe | 30837s114264 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $135,000 |
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