1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Restomod LS1

5.7L Naturally Aspirated LS1 V8 | 4-Speed Manual | Dakota Digital RTX Gauge System

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260863436

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Vehicle Price$85,750
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$87,049
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Make:
Model:
VIN:
30867S109108
Lot Number:
260863436
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
65,888 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.7L Naturally Aspirated V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Victory Red
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Arizona
  • 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible Restomod
  • 5.7L Naturally Aspirated LS1 V8
  • Electronic Fuel Injection
  • 4-Speed Manual
  • RWD
  • Victory Red Exterior
  • Black Interior
  • Beige Convertible Soft Top
  • Vintage Air Climate Control System
  • Dakota Digital RTX Gauge System
  • Aftermarket Steering Wheel
  • Aftermarket Wheels
  • Aftermarket Suspension Components
  • Aftermarket Shock Absorbers
  • Aftermarket Brake Master Cylinder

Overview of 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Restomod LS1 For Sale by Owner

This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible Restomod takes one of the most celebrated shapes in American sports-car history and updates the experience underneath without losing the visual drama that made the C2 Corvette iconic. Showing approximately 65,888 miles, this example pairs its Victory Red exterior and black interior with a modern 5.7L LS1 V8, electronic fuel injection, and a 4-speed manual transmission. Vintage Air climate control, Dakota Digital RTX instrumentation, upgraded suspension components, modernized braking hardware, and aftermarket wheels move the driving experience well beyond a stock early Corvette while preserving the low-slung roadster proportions enthusiasts immediately recognize.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible Restomod is finished in Victory Red and paired with a beige convertible soft top. The unmistakable C2 styling remains the focal point, from the hidden headlamps and sharply sculpted front end to the pronounced fender lines and compact rear deck. Aftermarket wheels give the car a more contemporary stance, while upgraded suspension components and shock absorbers add substance beneath the classic bodywork. The result keeps the character of an early Sting Ray intact while giving it the visual cues of a thoughtfully modernized build. The interior of this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible Restomod is finished in black and maintains the driver-focused twin-cockpit feel that made these cars so memorable. A floor-mounted 4-speed shifter and aftermarket steering wheel keep the experience appropriately hands-on, while the Dakota Digital RTX gauge system updates the instrumentation without abandoning the classic gauge layout. Vintage Air climate control adds a major usability upgrade, making this roadster better suited to regular driving than a purely period-correct refresh.

Engine

Under the hood is where this Corvette’s restomod character becomes most apparent. The original-era powertrain concept has been replaced by a 5.7L naturally aspirated LS1 V8 with electronic fuel injection, delivering the reliability, drivability, and performance advantages of modern GM small-block engineering. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission, keeping the experience properly analog despite the newer engine technology. Aftermarket suspension components, upgraded shock absorbers, and an aftermarket brake master cylinder support the drivetrain conversion, creating a package that combines C2 Corvette style with a much more contemporary mechanical foundation.

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Passenger side photo of 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Restomod LS1

Current Ask
$85,750

This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible Restomod takes one of the most celebrated shapes in American sports-car history and updates the experience underneath without losing the visual drama that made the C2 Corvette iconic. Showing approximately 65,888 miles, this example pairs its Victory Red exterior and black interior with a modern 5.7L LS1 V8, electronic fuel injection, and a 4-speed manual transmission. Vintage Air climate control, Dakota Digital RTX instrumentation, upgraded suspension components, modernized braking hardware, and aftermarket wheels move the driving experience well beyond a stock early Corvette while preserving the low-slung roadster proportions enthusiasts immediately recognize.

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$55,000

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$29,999

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Passenger side photo of 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Restomod LS1

Current Ask
$85,750

This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible Restomod takes one of the most celebrated shapes in American sports-car history and updates the experience underneath without losing the visual drama that made the C2 Corvette iconic. Showing approximately 65,888 miles, this example pairs its Victory Red exterior and black interior with a modern 5.7L LS1 V8, electronic fuel injection, and a 4-speed manual transmission. Vintage Air climate control, Dakota Digital RTX instrumentation, upgraded suspension components, modernized braking hardware, and aftermarket wheels move the driving experience well beyond a stock early Corvette while preserving the low-slung roadster proportions enthusiasts immediately recognize.

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$42,500

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Passenger side photo of 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Restomod LS1

Current Ask
$85,750

This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible Restomod takes one of the most celebrated shapes in American sports-car history and updates the experience underneath without losing the visual drama that made the C2 Corvette iconic. Showing approximately 65,888 miles, this example pairs its Victory Red exterior and black interior with a modern 5.7L LS1 V8, electronic fuel injection, and a 4-speed manual transmission. Vintage Air climate control, Dakota Digital RTX instrumentation, upgraded suspension components, modernized braking hardware, and aftermarket wheels move the driving experience well beyond a stock early Corvette while preserving the low-slung roadster proportions enthusiasts immediately recognize.

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Passenger side photo of 1972 Chevrolet Nova

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Current Ask
$42,500

This 1972 Chevrolet Nova is the kind of classic that proves you do not need stripes, spoilers, or a big-block badge to have genuine muscle-era appeal. Showing approximately 53,285 miles, it pairs a 307ci V8 with a 2-barrel carburetor and 2-speed Powerglide automatic, giving it the easygoing, torque-rich feel of a traditional small-block Chevy cruiser. The custom orange finish gives the car plenty of presence, while Rally-style wheels, factory air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes make the package feel especially usable. It is a clean, straightforward Nova built around the formula enthusiasts still appreciate today: V8 power, rear-wheel drive, simple mechanicals, and unmistakable early-1970s Chevrolet styling.

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