Corvettes for Sale: 1963 Corvette Convertible on eBay

Jan 7, 2025

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Corvettes for Sale: 1963 Corvette Convertible on eBay

Think back some 62 years about what it must have been like in the Corvette world when the exciting new 1963 Sting Ray was turned loose on the motoring public.

I was too young to know what was going on at the time, but Chevy’s second-generation Corvette apparently turned the automotive world upside down as a record number of 21,513 units left the St. Louis factory headed to new homes all across America.

Amongst the 10,919 convertibles built that year was this car, though back then it sported Sebring Silver paint instead of the current custom shade of Black Cherry Metallic. That change may upset some of the purists out there, but the good news is that the car has “no indication” it’s ever been in an accident and the bonding strips are in place and unmolested, according to the current owner.

Now, he has decided to part with this vintage C2 through an auction on eBay, where the highest bid is $40,612 with the sale coming to a close Wednesday night.

“This classic beauty runs smoothly and is primarily used for leisurely weekend drives,” the owner says. “It’s a clean example of a timeless classic that is sure to turn heads wherever you go.”

While the exterior may not have the original paint, the good news is that the original 327/340 horsepower V8 engine is the same one that’s been with the car since the beginning. Back then, 6,978 customers checked the box for the L76 engine at an additional cost of $107.60, and this one is mated with its original four-speed manual transmission.

Inside, the upholstery and door panels are described as “quite nice without any rips or tears.” Meanwhile, the black convertible top is said to be “fairly new.” Also outside, the original rear gas latch, side emblems, and front grille unique to the ’63 remain intact.

Recent additions include Wilwood brakes all around (with the original parts going with the car, too), a hidden Bluetooth sound system with new speakers and amp (with the stock radio still in the dash), and a new fan clutch and alternator.

In short, the seller describes this Corvette “as a very nice ‘driver quality’ car that you can drive anywhere,” adding that “it starts right up and idles correctly with no smoke or leaks.”