ProTeam Corvette, the Napoleon Ohio based Corvette dealer with a knack for finding and selling rare and highly optioned Corvettes announced that they are bringing a pair of 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe tankers to the the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale Arizona on Sunday, January 20th. The Corvettes are 2 of of only 63 manufactured that contain RPO N03, the 36 gallon fuel tank option. Corvettes with the option are commonly referred to as Tankers.

Both Corvettes are Riverside Red and lay claim to a wide array of awards and honors, including NCRS Top Flight certification. His and her 'Vettes, one is a full-optioned car, while the other is a Z06 with a unique history.

The ladies' car is a full-optioned Corvette that is one of only two 1963 Corvettes to feature the unique option combination of the 36-gallon tank and air conditioning. In 1963, the first year for air conditioning, only 278 factory air-conditioned Corvettes were produced. The number-matching model also features a 327-cubic inch/250-horsepower V8 engine, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, tinted glass, original Kelsey cast aluminum knock-off wheels and the original non-D.O.T. tires. It has bucket seats with a red interior. In addition to its extraordinary option combination, the car also comes with a copy of the original title, license registration dating to 1980, dealer delivery packet with '63 owner protection plan, original operating instructions for the air conditioner and the original keys on the delivering dealer key chain. The NCRS certificate, ribbon, judging sheets and old magazine articles are also included.

Its fellow bookend, a man's 'Vette, is one of only 199 Z06 Corvettes manufactured in 1963 (and one of 63 produced with the 36 gallon gas tank option), and boasts an impressive past. In addition to being a Z06 package, the Corvette is also a radio delete car optioned with a 327 cubic inch/360 horsepower engine, power brakes, posi, fuel injection and a four speed transmission. It has a Tuxedo Black interior and 6.70x15 inch white stripe tires.

The Riverside Red pair of tankers - and their memorabilia - will be sold at no reserve as lot numbers 1280 and 1280.1. Early estimates have the pair going for as much as $1 million.

Source:
CorvetteFever.com

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