This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette coupe was modified under prior ownership in the style of a Grand Sport lightweight racing car, and it is powered by a Lingenfelter-modified 5.7-liter LS6 V8 linked to a six-speed manual transmission. The car rides on a custom tubular chassis outfitted with alloy suspension components as well as power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and Halibrand-style 17” wheels, while the bodywork has been modified with a vented hood, covered headlights, flared wheel arches, a trunk, an acrylic rear window, air scoops, and a perforated tail panel. Inside, custom red and silver upholstery are complemented by a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, an Ididit steering column, a MOMO pedal set, AutoMeter gauges, Vintage Air climate control, a Custom Autosound stereo, and power windows. Acquired by the current owner in 2024, this modified C2 Corvette is now offered on dealer consignment with a clean Florida title.
The fiberglass bodywork is finished in metallic gray with a silver over-the-top stripe outlined in red. The fuel filler was relocated to the right B-pillar, and a door on the left-front fender provides access to the brake fluid reservoir. Other details include a vented hood, covered quadruple headlights, polished cowl vent grilles, flared wheel arches, and side exhaust pipes.
The custom chassis was constructed from 4” steel tubing and incorporates C4-style alloy suspension components with adjustable front coilovers, a rear monoleaf spring, and red sway bars.
A trunk lid was added along with an acrylic rear window, an external oil cooler, and ventilation holes in the tail panel. Air scoops atop the quarter panels lead to cooling ducts for the rear brakes.
Halibrand-style 17” wheels have faux three-eared spinners and are wrapped in 255/40 front and 275/50 rear Nitto NT555 tires. The car is equipped with power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering as well as four-wheel disc brakes with red calipers and drilled and slotted rotors all around. The rear tires were replaced in preparation for the sale.
The cabin is trimmed in red with diamond-stitched silver accents on the dashboard and doors. Polished door pulls have been added along with a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a MOMO aluminum pedal set, a Vintage Air climate control system, a Custom Autosound digital media receiver, power windows, a cue-ball shifter knob, and Sparco three-point harnesses.
The split-spoke steering wheel is mounted to an Ididit tilt column and sits ahead of AutoMeter instrumentation consisting of a 160-mph speedometer, a 10k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 1,200 miles, approximately 300 of which have been added under current ownership.
The 5.7-liter LS6 V8 is said to have been built by Lingenfelter Performance and has a polished aluminum Weiand intake manifold and polished valve covers. The ignition coils are mounted to the firewall, and four-into-one headers have been installed along with a stainless-steel fuel tank. The aluminum radiator is cooled by dual electric puller fans.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and a C4 Corvette-style differential.
Decoding the trim tag reveals:
- Style: 63 837 – 1963 Corvette coupe
- Body: 4909 – St. Louis body number
- Trim: 490J – Dark blue vinyl upholstery
- Paint: 912 – Silver Blue
A pair of display boards will accompany the car.
Source: LS6-Powered, Grand Sport-Style 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed
