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 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.
The fiberglass body was finished in Riverside Red (923) from the factory and have been refinished.
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.
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, TMU.
