Summary

Unrestored original 1963 convertible with rare factory air conditioning. First year air conditioning was offered. 58,925 actual miles. From The Hartley Collection.

Details

Convertible hardtop, 327/250hp, factory air, 3-speed, original motor also has the factory original body trim or tag that is coded for air, with 58,925 original miles. Daytona Blue paint with matching dark-blue interior. Rare two-owner factory air car that has been in heated storage since 1984. This car is original, unrestored and unmolested in very nice condition and a great car to present for judging, as they are original year but once. Optioned with hardtop only from the factory, factory air (the first year offered, with only 278 produced), AM/FM radio, tinted windshield, hubcaps and white stripe tires. Most all factory-correct-type components, including the spare, jack and jack tools, seat belts, washer system, lower air ducts, shifter, shielding air cleaner, alternator, horn, stamped steel air compressor brackets, gas door assembly, bowtie mirror, glove box door, cookie tin hood, owner's manual, sales brochure, and T-3 headlights. Documented with the original air coded trim or tag body, air decal on glove box door and slide window. This car was purchased new in fall 1963 at Yingling Chevrolet in Wichita and owned by the same family until just recently. Production date of August 6, 1963 (dealer code 971 in zone 41), per the official NCRS/GM Shipping Data Records. From The Hartley Collection.