1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible With a Four-Speed and Factory Air

The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is iconic for its timeless design and this convertible example wears an older restoration that appears to be holding up well. It's a 327-cu.in., 300-horsepower car with a four-speed and factory air conditioning, along with additional options including an AM/FM radio, power steering, power brakes, and the removable hardtop. The restoration took place in the Eighties, and it included a respray of the original Ermine White paint and a refurbishment of the original blue vinyl cockpit. The seller is helping the car's owner list it online. The L75 327-cu.in. OHV V8 was rated at 300 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque.Documented by a photo of the block stamp with a partial VIN, the engine is original.A four-speed manual transmission is paired with the small-block engine.The Ermine White paintwork matches the 936 paint code on the trim tag.A repaint occurred during the restoration in the Eighties. The finish is said to be good.A spot of cracked paint is noted on the right-rear fender, along with another paint chip.The original factory hardtop is included.All the exterior chrome and trim appear in good condition.The convertible top is showing its age, with some wrinkles and a yellowed window.The blue vinyl interior also matches the trim tag and appears in very good condition.There is minimal apparent wear in the seat covers, carpet, and other trim.In photos, the seller points out a crack in the dash pad, in front of the passenger's seat.There are no reported issues with the gauges, radio, or air conditioning system.Photos show an apparently clean chassis, suspension, and braking components.The car wears factory-style aluminum knock-off wheels and American Classic tires.The tires are radials that have the look of vintage bias-ply tires. COMES WITH Paperwork includes a certification letter from National Corvette Restorers Society.An owner's manual, factory literature, and parts/service invoices are included.-The folding convertible top may be due for a replacement - - this Sting Ray is a numbers-matching 327/300 car.It has a four-speed, air conditioning, power steering/brakes, and a hardtop.The car was reportedly restored in the Eighties, including a respray in the original color.The blue vinyl interior was also restored and shows light wear.Factory-type knock-off wheels are paired with vintage-appearing radial tires. This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, from the first year of the Sting Ray, has its original powertrain and has been restored to its original color-and-trim combination.