2024 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Split-Window Coupe – No Reserve

October 23, 2023
Posted by Barrett-Jackson

This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window coupe received a professional restoration and custom build by Factory Hot Rods. The build started with a clean, original factory GM body, which was rotisserie-restored and upgraded with the latest in modern technology. Its foundation is an SRIII custom round super-tube chassis with C7 Z06 Corvette suspension front and rear. It has been modified with a 2-inch stretch on the rear floor for more comfort and to accommodate taller drivers.

This Corvette is powered by a new 755hp LT5 supercharged GM Performance crate engine with a GM Performance Connect & Cruise system and a custom tune. The engine is mated to a TREMEC Magnum 6-speed manual transmission. Stopping is handled using ABS electric over hydraulic power brakes with a C7 Z06/Z51 performance brake package with HD 6-piston calipers and HD 14-inch rotors. The rear end has a Winters quick change with a 3.55 gear ratio. Other features include Viking coilovers with 18 different levels of ride control, HD Z06 sway bars, high-performance Stiletto Quick Steer power rack & pinion, ZR1 axles and hubs, and a stainless-steel fuel tank with a ZL1 pump built in.

Other details include a clean engine bay painted to match the body color, filled and smoothed lower fenders, added steel support behind the seats for strength and comfort, a custom polished high-flow radiator, custom Wegner drive system, Billet Specialties steering wheel, a custom big-block Stinger hood operated by a Progressive Automations actuator, triple-plated chrome bumpers, polished stainless headers with a 3-inch side exhaust, a Vintage Air system operating off the original control knobs, Detroit Speed headlamp motors and 7-speed wiper system, power windows, custom air intake, electric parking brake, custom Classic Instruments gauges with new SkyDrive, outside mirrors with built-in turn signals and a polished tilt steering column.

The exterior color is Ferrari Bianco Italia (Pearl White) over a red custom leather interior with double stitching on the dash and interior components, a custom Autosound stereo with Bluetooth, tinted LOF glass and shoulder harness belts. This Split-Window rides on Schott wheels (18×9 with 275 Nitto Performance red line tires in the front and 20×12 with 345 Nitto Performance red line tires in the rear). This fresh build was completed in 2023 and has roughly 100 test miles. The sale includes a photo album of the complete restoration/build and an owner/operator manual.