Mecum Auctions’ massive Indianapolis Auction kicks off in just a few weeks on May 8th. The week+ event is expected to draw approximately 3,000 collector vehicles to the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds. As the docket evolves, we’re beginning to see some of the stellar Corvettes and others that’ll roll down Mecum’s signature red carpet in Indy.
The Midyear Corvette Bookends Offering will be one of the Main Attractions next month in Indy. Lot R663 is comprised of both the earliest known 1963 Corvette convertible as well as the last known 1967 convertible. This dynamic duo will cross the block on Saturday, May 16th.
Collectors have long been drawn to “firsts” and “lasts” in the collector hobby. The Midyear Corvette Bookends offer the unique opportunity to potentially acquire 2 very desirable Corvettes with one bid.
The 1963 Corvette convertible wears VIN #003. According to noted Corvette expert, Nolan Adams, it’s the earliest known C2 Corvette and was the first 1963 offered to the public. That also makes it the earliest known Sting Ray.
The NCRS Shipping Data Report indicates that the car was shipped to its selling dealer on August 29, 1962. It’s finished in Riverside Red over a matching red interior. Power comes from the original, rebuilt fuel-injected 327/360hp engine that was reunited with the car under current ownership. The desirable fuelie powerplant is bolted to a 4-speed manual transmission.
This special C2 has many features unique to only early midyear Corvettes. Some of these rarities include manually machined sand-cast headlight mechanisms, door panels with the top rear cutout, shortened stainless steel beads along the top of the door trim panels, rear carpet similar to 1962 cars, and handmade windshield reveal moldings. The original hardtop and historical photos accompany the sale.
At the other end of the C2 spectrum we find 1967 convertible #22938. This Tuxedo Black over black roadster is considered to be the last midyear convertible produced. The late C2 has an official production date of July 12th, 1967. It is a striking factory triple black stunner that’s powered by its matching numbers 327/300hp engine. A M20 4-speed manual transmission allows the driver to select the gear of their choice. Notable options include headrest seats, a teak steering wheel, and more.
The last midyear convertible is a NCRS Top Flight award winner. Documentation includes the original Protect-O-Plate, owner’s manual, copies of previous registrations, history back to the original owner, and the NCRS Shipping Data Report. The engine stamp and trim tag hold Al Grenning/CCAS affirmations.
First and Last Corvettes don’t often pop for sale in the public forum. Cars like these tend to change hands behind the scenes off the market. Seeing not one, but two special early and late Corvettes together in one lot represents a once in a life opportunity to put two significant Corvettes in your collection at one time.
Mecum’s 2026 Indianapolis auction runs Friday, May 8th through Saturday May 16th at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. Keep it tuned here for more stellar Corvettes crossing the Indy red carpet as the auction approaches.
How much do you think these historic Corvettes will sell for? Let us know your guess in the Comments section below.
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I am one of the happy Corvett Owners, a red 1965 red/red convertible327/365 durring my college years. And then again i owned a 1967 yellow/black convertible 327/300 before a met with a accident, not in my corvetts, and broke my back and paralyzed me mid chest down. I had to sell my beautiful corvetts to pay 6 months of hospital and doctors bill. I still dream of driving my 65 which was the best of the 2. I still druel over the C2 corvetts. Thanks for showing me my dream cars.
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