1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 327/300 4-Speed
BaT Essentials
- Chassis: 300867S117000
- 82k Miles Showm, TMU
- 327ci L75 V8
- Four-Speed Manual Transmission
- Repaint in Riverside Red
- Red Vinyl Upholstery
- White Convertible Top
- Delco AM/FM Radio
- Analog Clock
- Heater
- Dual Exhaust System
BaT History (1 entry)
GET THE BaT DAILY EMAIL
Your daily digest of everything
happening on the site.
Upcoming Events
-
BaT Alumni Gathering: June 25 in Seattle at The Shop – REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!
June 25, 2022
-
PVGP Schenley Park Race Weekend
July 23 - 24, 2022
-
Lake Tahoe Wooden Boat Concours d’Elegance
August 12 - 14, 2022
-
BaT Alumni Gathering – WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca During Car Week
August 20, 2022
-
BaT Alumni Gathering – The Shop in Texas
September 17, 2022
This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is a Riverside Red-finished convertible equipped with a matching vinyl interior, and power is provided by a 327ci L75 V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Features include a white convertible top, concealed headlights, an analog clock, a heater, and a Delco AM/FM radio. The car is said to have been refurbished under prior ownership, and it was recently acquired by the selling dealer. This C2 convertible is now offered with a spare carburetor and a clean Florida title.
The fiberglass body was finished in Riverside Red (923) from the factory and is said to have been refinished during prior ownership. Cosmetic touches include split bumpers, cast rocker-panel accents, concealed headlights, faux hood and fender vents, and dual exhaust tips that exit through the rear valance. Paintwork and details are shown up close in the gallery below.
The white soft top is shown in its raised position above, and a seam separation is noted near the rear window. Steel 15″ wheels feature faux knock-off covers and are mounted with vintage-style Goodyear whitewall tires at each corner.
A red (490R) monochromatic treatment is carried throughout the interior including the vinyl bucket seats, door panels, and dash trim. An analog clock and vertically mounted Delco AM/FM radio are housed in the center stack, and lap belts are equipped for both occupants.
Instrumentation consists of a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, battery charge, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows approximately 82k miles, a handful of which have been added by the selling dealer, who states that the temperature gauge reads inaccurately.
The 327ci “Turbo-Fire” V8 is topped with a replacement four-barrel carburetor and was rated at 300 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is sent rearward through a Muncie four-speed manual transmission.
The engine stamping shown above includes the digits 117000, which match the final digits of the vehicle’s serial number. The RD suffix corresponds with an L75 327ci engine for manual-transmission applications. Additional casting and stamping numbers are depicted in the gallery below, including the engine casting number 3782870 and transmission stamping sequence 117000.
Additional photos in the gallery highlight the condition of the underside.