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VIN 30837S118924






























   
Car Year: 1963
Car's approximate birthday: July 6, 1963
 
Owner: Streetside Classics
City: Fort Worth
State: Texas
Country: United States
 
Purchase date: Undefined
Status: Current Owner
 
Nickname: 30837S118924
State: Restored
 
Exterior: 932 Saddle Tan
Interior: Saddle (Vinyl)
Softtop: Other Color
Wheels: Other Color
 
Body: St. Louis 9538
 
Delivery Dealer Zone: Unknown
Delivery Dealer Code: Unknown
 
Options: RPO Option Percentage
Sold [%]
Sales Price
[$]
  837 Base Corvette Sport Coupe (250hp) 49.24% 4,252.00
  A31 Power Windows 17.39% 59.20
  J50 Power Brakes 15.51% 43.05
  M35 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 12.18% 199.10
  N40 Power Steering 14.24% 75.35
  U65 Signal Seeking AM Radio 52.84% 137.75
  Total   0.000073836008183%
(1 Cars)
4,766.45
 
Factory job nr.: Unknown
Export Car: Non Export Car
Other details: Mileage: 48,062 miles
Trim Tag: 490N Saddle Vinyl, 932A Saddle Tan
 
Car history:
Posted 05/06/2017

VEHICLE FEATURES & OPTIONS
Maintenance Records, AM Radio, Defrost, Numbers Matching, Vinyl Interior,
Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power Windows

SELLER REMARKS
The split-window Corvette. The Holy Grail of fiberglass sports cars. A one-year
wonder that was hated when it was new and treasured by collectors today for
the very same reason. And this might be your only chance to get one for under
six figures, so don't hesitate, just fulfil that dream you've always had and put
this numbers-matching split-window coupe in your garage.

This Saddle Tan Corvette certainly has the right look. Clean, chiseled, and
definitely game-changing. Just imagine the way this car must have turned the
world upside-down when it hit the streets! Wearing what appears to be an
older repaint in its original code 963 Saddle Tan, it's got a bit of patina that
seems to work well on vintage 'Vettes. No major issues, mind you, just a bit of
character that it wears well and which seems to enhance its casual performance
image. There's no evidence that it has ever been wrecked and obviously Corvette
bodies don't rust, and it fits together about the way it would have when it was
new, suggesting an easy life over the past 55 years (has it been that long already?).
A few scratches and nicks, which are signs that it's been used properly, and
some fading on the chrome, but quite honestly, when you show up in a split-
window 'Vette, nobody's looking at the flaws. They are, however, looking at the
dude behind the wheel and wishing they were he.

The matching Saddle interior is like the exterior: a little wear but very functional
and appealing. Those are reproduction seat covers that have the right look,
although the rest might just be original. The woodgrained steering wheel
frames a set of beautifully finished gauges that have to have been restored and
the view down that pointed hood is like no other in the motoring kingdom.
You'll note this car carries relatively rare power windows, which is a nice addition
to a luxury-oriented 'Vette like this, and the original AM radio remains in the
center of the dash. The door panels are likewise too nice to be original but
quite accurately replicate the original look, and sliding behind the wheel always
feels like a special occasion. Load it up and head out on your next road trip and
learn just how exciting the world can be when you're driving a '63 Corvette!

It's powered by its original, numbers-matching 327 cubic inch engine, and even
in standard tune, it makes a robust 300 horsepower. The engine bay is very
nicely detailed with Chevy Orange paint, a chrome air cleaner with correct twin
snorkels, and rams-horn exhaust manifolds. Recent work includes a new fuel
pump, starter, hoses and gaskets, and some wiring, so it's ready to enjoy. It
snaps to life with a turn of the key and a small block Chevy V8 is still the most
entertaining way to get from Point A to Point B. The 2-speed Powerglide
automatic transmission shifts well and doesn't dilute the power one bit, and
comes with both power steering and power brakes. The undercarriage shows
off decades of living in a warm climate; it's original, not restored. There are
new service parts here and there, but this is how an unabused 'Vette looks.
The exhaust has a nice V8 rumble and it's wearing a set of aluminum knock-off
wheels that were technically available in 1963 but no cars were ever delivered
with them due to casting issues. Recent 205/75/15 whitewall radials ensure it
rides and handles its best.
 
For Sale: No

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