1963 Split Window Vette
May 12, 2023 18:05:25 #
tiphareth51 wrote:
Nice shots of a fantastic vehicle. I had a 64 version way back in the day.
Thank you for the kind compliment Sue Ann. Lucky you, I could only wish for a 1964!
Don
May 12, 2023 18:23:59 #
As a long time Vette driver, no longer because of extremely poor vision, this is my fav, though I never owned one.
May 12, 2023 18:49:05 #
May 12, 2023 19:04:55 #
DeanS wrote:
As a long time Vette driver, no longer because of extremely poor vision, this is my fav, though I never owned one.
One of my favorites also Dean. Thank you for your comment. Sorry for your vision problems. At least you did what you liked for a very long time. Getting old is not for sissies! Just turned 75 in February and not liking it.
Don
May 12, 2023 19:05:37 #
flathead27ford wrote:
Very nice!
Thank you flathead27ford, glad you liked the set.
Don
May 12, 2023 19:39:12 #
May 12, 2023 19:47:41 #
Moondoggie wrote:
Beautiful car.
Thank you Moondoggie, appreciate you stopping by.
Don
May 12, 2023 19:56:14 #
gnawbone
Loc: Southern Indiana
PAR4DCR wrote:
Saw two of these while shooting at St. Armands on 5/6/2023, a silver one and a black one, here is the silver one.
327 cu / 340 HP
Built - October, 1962
Weight 3,105 lbs.
Original List Price - $5,215.65
Couple Production - 10,594
I offered the guy 30% over sticker price. When I walked away he was still on the ground laughing!
Enjoy
Don
327 cu / 340 HP
Built - October, 1962
Weight 3,105 lbs.
Original List Price - $5,215.65
Couple Production - 10,594
I offered the guy 30% over sticker price. When I walked away he was still on the ground laughing!
Enjoy
Don
To me ... the '63 Split-Window Corvette and the '57 Chevy Bel Air 2dr hardtop and the 2 most beautiful cars ever made.
Thanks for the photos - I love 'em.
May 13, 2023 16:47:01 #
gnawbone wrote:
To me ... the '63 Split-Window Corvette and the '57 Chevy Bel Air 2dr hardtop and the 2 most beautiful cars ever made.
Thanks for the photos - I love 'em.
Thanks for the photos - I love 'em.
You're very welcome gnawbone, it was my pleasure. You named two of my favorites also.
Don
May 15, 2023 00:35:03 #
May 15, 2023 10:58:31 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Saw two of these while shooting at St. Armands on 5/6/2023, a silver one and a black one, here is the silver one.
327 cu / 340 HP
Built - October, 1962
Weight 3,105 lbs.
Original List Price - $5,215.65
Couple Production - 10,594
I offered the guy 30% over sticker price. When I walked away he was still on the ground laughing!
Enjoy
Don
327 cu / 340 HP
Built - October, 1962
Weight 3,105 lbs.
Original List Price - $5,215.65
Couple Production - 10,594
I offered the guy 30% over sticker price. When I walked away he was still on the ground laughing!
Enjoy
Don
T he guy is probably still laughing about your offer. Maybe he would have considered it if your offer had been multiplied by 50
May 15, 2023 18:28:13 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
T he guy is probably still laughing about your offer. Maybe he would have considered it if your offer had been multiplied by 50
I would he still is PhotogHobbyist! The 50X offer is not in my bank account. Thanks for the comment.
Don
Jun 28, 2023 08:44:08 #
Jun 28, 2023 09:29:32 #
The reason they quit offering the split window after only one year is that the rear view out of the car was atrociously bad. If you ever sat in one, you'd know what I mean. Chevy got real concerned about liability issues.
I owned a '67 coupe, 427 435 hp , drove it for 2 years and sold it. It was a poor choice for me as it was my only car at the time. If you had the 435 horse option, you could not get AC. I live in Florida. The Summers were unbearable.
Like many folks, in my eyes that '63 split window Vette is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. I had a shot at a really nice one 6 years ago for $ 42,000. I passed on it. Who knew that the collector market was going to explode for that car like it has.
I owned a '67 coupe, 427 435 hp , drove it for 2 years and sold it. It was a poor choice for me as it was my only car at the time. If you had the 435 horse option, you could not get AC. I live in Florida. The Summers were unbearable.
Like many folks, in my eyes that '63 split window Vette is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. I had a shot at a really nice one 6 years ago for $ 42,000. I passed on it. Who knew that the collector market was going to explode for that car like it has.
Jun 28, 2023 11:08:37 #
black mamba wrote:
The reason they quit offering the split window aft... (show quote)
Knew a guy about 20 years ago who was given total disability by the SSA, and was able to do his own frame-off of a 67 coupe with the engine you mention. He found the build sheet on the gas tank and followed it. All the numbers lined up properly. He had it professionally re-painted yellow and had a stolen dream car! Never heard it's story after that.
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