Few Corvettes have achieved such praises as the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray, which launched the second generation of America’s Sports Car with a stimulating aerodynamic design by Bill Mitchell and Larry Shinoda, riding a thoroughly redesigned chassis with Corvette’s first four-wheel independent suspension, developed by Zora Arkus Duntov. Also new was the first-ever production Corvette Coupe, immediately recognized by its split rear window. While the basic design of the coupe would last until 1967, the “split-window” would not, and it is the signature-identifying feature of closed 1963 Corvettes today. A similar style of rear deck would appear on the Buick Riviera “boattail” of 1971, but it was also done with a singular window design.

This particular Corvette is presented in an elegant Ermine White over a black interior. It is reported as a very original example that has experienced one repaint. It is nicely equipped with a V-8 engine, four-speed manual transmission, original radio, clock, instrument cluster; power windows, steering and brakes. The hood panel inserts are also unique to the 1963 model year. This Corvette also has its correct factory hubcaps and tastefully sized whitewall tires, making for a very handsome overall presentation.

The all-new Corvette generated immediate acclaim, with Motor Trend testers remarking, “We thought the old model cornered darn well, but there’s no comparing it to this new one.” Road & Track stated that the 1963 Corvette “will know few peers.” The model has become something of a design classic, renowned for its combination of European-inspired high style and American brawn, and it remains coveted by Corvette collectors as a landmark in the history of what may be Chevrolet’s most important model.