1963 Chevrolet Corvette

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible

1963 marked the beginning of a shift for the Corvette, with an independent suspension and an appealing selection of engines, GM had set its sights on turning its sports car from a great looking tourer, into a legitimate performance vehicle. Paired with one of the most striking designs to ever grace a car, it is no surprise that the C2 Corvette was a near instant classic. With reasonable performance from the factory, it stands as a perfect basis to build an even better performer today with a great look and modern underpinnings.

This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has received the full custom treatment - yet you cant really tell from the exterior. Finished in Riverside Red with a high-end tan convertible top, the only thing that really gives away what sits under the car, is a set of Schott Mach V wheels sized 18-inches in front and 20-inches at the rear. These look great and are required to fit the sizable Wilwood disc brakes on the car with 6 piston calipers in front and 4 piston calipers at the rear. What allows these brakes to be fitted is the Art Morrison G2 chassis that the car sits on. This custom built retrofit features all new suspension geometries with adjustable coilovers at all four corners and fully powder coated components. The result is a car with a suspension that can be set up for performance driving, while still being comfortable on the road.

The interior of the car has been entirely reupholstered in high-quality tan leather which, along with the convertible top, was installed by C&L Interiors of Tempe, AZ. Open the door - with double-stitched diamond quilted inserts - and you are met by a 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel that frames original-look modern gauges by Dakota Digital. The leather wrapped dashboard houses a clock and upgraded stereo head unit that powers 4 speakers and a 400 watt amplifier w/sub woofer, along with controls for a Vintage Air A/C system.

Under the hood sits a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 with electronic fuel injection and coil-on-plug ignition. Producing 480 horsepower, this car puts out nearly double the horsepower of the most powerful Corvette in 1963 and, when paired with a Tremec T56 Super Magnum 6-speed manual transmission, does a much better job of putting that power down. The addition of the more powerful motor also included adding a DeWitts upgraded radiator with dual electric fans, a Holley fuel pump and custom drive shaft.

If youre an enthusiast who loves the classic look of the C2 Corvette but desires a bit more in the performance department - this car is the one for you. With nearly all the modern convenience features you want, paired with a powerful fuel injected V8, this car could serve daily driver duties when weather permits, or make a great road trip car that would eat up the miles without complaint.

Key Features

Art Morrison G2 Chassis

Independent Front/Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Adjustable Coilover Suspension
Powder Coated Components

6.2-Liter LS3 V8

480 Horsepower
Serpentine Belt System
Fuel Injected

Tremec T56 Super Magnum 6-Speed Manual
4-Wheel Wilwood Disc Brakes

Power Assist
6-Piston Front/4-Piston Rear
14-Inch Discs

Detroit Speed Headlight Motors
Dakota Digital Gauges
VIntage Air A/C
DeWitts C2 Radiator

Dual Electric Fans

Retro Stereo

4-Speakers
400 Watt Amp
Sub Woofer

Schott Mach V Wheels

18-Inch Front/20-Inch Rear


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