1963 Split Window Vette
May 12, 2023 17:39:37 #
billmck wrote:
Here’s shot of five ‘63 split-window Corvettes. These are located at Collection 21 in Erlanger, KY. There’s also another ‘63 split-window in another part of the collection.
Bill
Bill
Lot of $$$ lined up there Bill. Thanks for the photo.
Don
May 12, 2023 17:44:37 #
davidrb wrote:
The split-window coupe was the product of politica... (show quote)
I have heard what you are saying here David, a visual impairment. From what I am hearing under 11,000 models were produced. The owner of the black '63 there Saturday thinks his is worth about $300,000.00. Funny you are saying about the Chevy dealership, I also worked at one for awhile while in college.
Don
May 12, 2023 17:45:19 #
May 12, 2023 17:46:25 #
jederick wrote:
Beautiful car and photos, Don...I was always partial to the 1959 Vette!! 
Thanks for the compliment Jim. I posted a 1959 here a couple of days ago.
Don
May 12, 2023 17:46:57 #
ecobin wrote:
Beautiful shots, Don.
Appreciate your comment Elliot, thanks.
Don
May 12, 2023 17:47:49 #
angler wrote:
Excellent set Don.
Always good to hear from you Jim. Glad you liked the set.
Don
May 12, 2023 17:49:20 #
obeone wrote:
Bought one when I came back from Viet Nam. Sold it when I got married.It wasn't a family man's car.
You are right about that obeone, but it is definitely a FUN car! Thanks for commenting.
Don
May 12, 2023 17:50:02 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Excellent set, Don.
Thanks Earnest, appreciate it.
Don
May 12, 2023 17:56:44 #
mr spock wrote:
A terrific set Don.
IMHO the new vettes have gone past "unattractive" and solidly into "UGLY".
IMHO the new vettes have gone past "unattractive" and solidly into "UGLY".
Thanks for the kind words Mr. Spock. Don't know about "UGLY" but they don't have the classic lines that some older Vettes had.
Don
May 12, 2023 17:57:21 #
CWS wrote:
Great shots of a great car
Thanks CWS, appreciate the compliment.
Don
May 12, 2023 17:59:02 #
JFCoupe wrote:
Based on other articles I have read, the split window blocked the view to the rear of the vehicle. Doesn't seem like a big deal today, but in those days a right side window mirror was an extra cost option. So Chevrolet in the interest of safety, eliminated the split window starting with 1964 models.
That is the same reasoning I am also hearing JFCoupe. Those options can add up quickly. Thanks for commenting.
Don
May 12, 2023 18:00:00 #
jayohwell wrote:
Recently, at the La Jolla Concours there appeared three especially outstanding th
63 f.i. vettes. Bunkie Knudson's convertible, Mickey Thompson's racer (first time I ever saw the large gas tank) and another split window fuelie with many miles and close to perfect!!!
63 f.i. vettes. Bunkie Knudson's convertible, Mickey Thompson's racer (first time I ever saw the large gas tank) and another split window fuelie with many miles and close to perfect!!!
Must have been a great show Jay. Wish I had seen it. Thanks for the comment.
Don
May 12, 2023 18:01:50 #
skipnord wrote:
A neighbor of mine back in the 70's had one of these. Bought it new, and almost never drove it. I think he was saving it for his retirement income. Guessing it would be worth at least a 1/4 million these days.
Lucky neighbor Skip. One guy I spoke to at this show thought his was worth about $300,000.00! Would be a part of a retirement fund. Thanks for commenting.
Don
May 12, 2023 18:02:23 #
May 12, 2023 18:03:27 #
yssirk123 wrote:
Beautiful images and an awesome 63. The spilt window Vette was the first car model I made as a kid.
Thank you Bill, appreciate it. Glad that I could bring back some memories.
Don
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