1963 Chevrolet Corvette split-window coupe, L76 327/340 with a 4-speed, early bid on a one-year-only body
One-year split-window with the L76 and a 4-speed; today's bid is far under driver sales, but expect a reserve.
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Split-Window Coupe
Rare 1963 was the only year of the split rear window; this one has the 340 hp L76 327 and a 4-speed.
Why we picked it
Why we picked it: the split rear window was a 1963-only design, and this Tuxedo Black coupe has the 340 hp L76 327 and a 4-speed manual. It is consigned by Gateway Classic Cars of Orlando with a clean Florida title, 46,500 miles shown (TMU), bucket seats, the sport cluster and spinner wheel covers. The interior was redone in black vinyl (it was red), and it has aftermarket air conditioning, a Hurst shifter handle and a newer radio.
The listing does not claim numbers-matching, and the condition notes are thin, so treat it as a driver. Driver-grade split-windows have been selling around $146,000, with concours cars well above $200,000. The current $32,000 bid has 12 days to run and the reserve is not shown, so this one is about watching where it ends rather than expecting a steal.
The value check
The current bid is $80,250. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $146,590, so the middle of the market is about $146,590. That put this car 45% under. Bids usually climb in the final hours, so the discount will likely shrink.
A driver-grade split-window with an older refurbishment and non-original fuel injection sold for $146,590 on Hagerty Marketplace in Jan 2026; concours cars brought $214,000 and $224,700. The $32,000 bid plus 7% fee (about $34,240) is roughly 77% under that driver sale, but this is a dealer consignment, a reserve is likely and bids will climb.
- Hagerty Marketplace: 1963 split-window coupe, older refurbishment, FI conversion, sold $146,590 (Jan 2026)
- Hagerty Marketplace: Triple Crown 1963 split-window L76 4-speed, sold $214,000 (Mar 2026)
What to check
- Numbers-matching is not claimed: ask for the engine pad stamp and date codes before bidding.
- Interior color was changed from red to black and A/C is aftermarket; this lowers collector value.
- Check the birdcage and frame rails for rust and the fiberglass for crash repairs, especially around the nose and rear window pillar.
- Dealer consignment: reserve status and any dealer fees are not shown; add Hagerty's 7% buyer's fee.
- Older tires and faded carpet are listed; plan a full brake and suspension check.
Making it drive like new
A split-window is worth keeping stock-looking. Sensible upgrades are hidden: a disc-brake conversion that bolts on and off, better shocks, radial tires, electronic ignition and a modern cooling fan. Keep any original parts with the car.
7 builders make a complete chassis for the 1963–67 C2 Corvette. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.
What 1963–67 C2 Corvette cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 1 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $20,250 |
| Driver | 36 | $42,800 | $60,745 | $146,590 |
| Collector | 26 | $58,300 | $128,350 | $224,700 |
| Pro-build | 4 | $64,735 | $70,750 | $90,200 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L71 427/435 convertible, no reserve | Collector | $176,550 | Oct 27, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1965 Corvette Convertible Tesla EV conversion (ex-Robert Downey Jr.) | Pro-build | $64,735 | Oct 26, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1966 Corvette 327/L75 convertible | Driver | $70,000 | Oct 21, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1967 Corvette 327/L75 convertible w/ hardtop | Driver | $49,000 | Oct 20, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 327/300 4-Speed with factory A/C, numbers matching | DriverCollector | $54,500 | Oct 12, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1964 Corvette convertible 4-speed | Driver | $51,895 | Oct 8, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1964 Corvette 327/300 convertible | Driver | $48,500 | Oct 8, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1967 Corvette 427/L71 convertible | Collector | $111,000 | Oct 8, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
