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Corvette
History 1963-1967
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1963
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 1963-1967:
1963 brought the Sting Ray. There were hidden headlights and a fastback
shape to the rear. Now famous for it's split rear window, the feature was
not popular at the time. In 1965, 6 engines were offered for the Corvette
and production had reached 22,229 models. Road and Track recorded a
0-60 time of 6.3 seconds in a 375hp fuel-injected model.
Engine
options in 1966 dropped from 6 to 4, but production increased to
27,720. A special hood indicated a 427-powered model. This was supposed to
be the last year of the Sting Ray, but a last-minute delay continued the
model into '67. Because of this mishap, there was a decline in production
for the first time in 12 years.
1967
produced 22,940 models identifiable by their five fender vents. Engine
choices jumped back to 6, including a 400hp edition of the 427 V-8 and a
430hp version. Car and Driver tested a Corvette with the
highest rated V-8 and recorded a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds.
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PRODUCTION 1963
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21,513 with 10,919
convertible, 10,594 coupes
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BASE PRICE
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$4,037 (coupe),
$4,257 (convertible)
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BASE STYLE
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Sport Coupe
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OPTIONAL
STYLE
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Convertible
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BASE ENGINE
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327 cubic inches,
250 horsepower
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ENGINE
OPTIONS
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L75 327/300, L76
327/340, L84 327/360 (fuel injection) with 2,610 produced at a price of
$430.40 additional
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COLOR
CHOICES
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Riverside Red,
Tuxedo Black, Ermine White, Saddle Tan, Silver Blue, Daytona Blue,
Sebring Silver
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INTERIOR
COLORS
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Black, Silver, Red,
Dark Blue, Saddle
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WHEEL
COLORS
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Black, Silver, Red,
Dark Blue
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POPULAR
OPTIONS
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whitewalls,
positraction, 4 speed stick, AM Radio
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SERIAL
NUMBERS
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Body & Chasis
Convertible 30837S100001--40867S121543
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Body & Chasis
Coupe
30837S100001--40867S121543
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Corvette history:
Brand new body styles, the beginning of the "C2" Corvettes..
The convertible was priced higher, but today a 1963 coupe commands
thousands more to purchase. Probably the 1963 coupe, with its rear
split-window (only year), is the best known body style recognized by
non-Corvette owners. It was the first "fixed roof
hardtop" without a trunk in Corvette history. (Today's 1999
Corvette Hardtop is the first fixed roof hardtop with a
trunk. The Z06 RPO
debuted this year on what was then a startling new Corvette, the 1963
"split-window" Sting Ray coupe, a car that would go down in
Corvette history as a defining moment in more ways than one. These Corvettes have recessed metal hood louvers,
and 1963 marked the beginning for hidden headlights. FM radio, the
favorite of hi-fi buffs, comes to Corvette radios for the first
time. The new AM/FM radio, RPO U69, features 10 transistors and 9
diodes in its solid-state circuitry.
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PRODUCTION 1964
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22,229 with 13,925
convertible, 8,304 coupes
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BASE PRICE
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$4,037 (coupe),
$4,252 (convertible)
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BASE STYLE
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Sport Coupe
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OPTIONAL
STYLE
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Convertible
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BASE ENGINE
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327 cubic inches,
250 horsepower
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ENGINE
OPTIONS
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L75 327/300, L76
327/365, L84 327/375 (fuel injection)
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COLOR
CHOICES
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Riverside Red,
Tuxedo Black, Ermine White, Saddle Tan, Silver Blue, Daytona Blue, Satin
Silver
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INTERIOR
COLORS
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Black, Red, Silver,
White, Blue, Saddle, White
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POPULAR
OPTIONS
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whitewalls, AM-FM
radio, 4 speed stick, positraction rear axle, back up lamps
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SERIAL
NUMBERS
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Body & Chasis
Convertible 40867S100001--40867S122229
Body & Chasis Coupe
40837S100001--40837S122229
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Corvette history:
The coupe lost its split-window, and the louvered vents in hood were
removed on both the coupe and convertible. The four speed stick became a
very popular option to order. To distinguish from other mid-years
look at the exterior side vents (gills), two closed, and in a horizontal
pattern. Steering wheels of all 1964's were a walnut grained plastic. A
patriotic year: Red, White, and Blue were the most popular exterior
choices.
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PRODUCTION 1965
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23,562 with 15,376
convertibles, 8,186 coupes
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BASE PRICE
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$4,321 (coupe),
$4,106 (convertible)
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BASE STYLE
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Sport Coupe
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OPTIONAL
STYLE
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Convertible
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BASE ENGINE
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327 cubic inches,
250 horsepower
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ENGINE
OPTIONS
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327/300, 327/350,
327/365 (fuel injection),396/425 Big Block
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COLOR
CHOICES
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Rally Red, Tuxedo
Black, Ermine White, Glen Green, Silver Pearl, Nassau Blue, Milano
Maroon, Goldwood Yellow
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POPULAR
OPTIONS
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AM-FM radio, 4 speed
stick, positraction
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SERIAL
NUMBERS
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Body & Chasis
Convertible 19467S100001--19467S123562
Body & Chasis Coupe
19437S100001--19437S123562
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Corvette history:
First year for the Corvette Big Block with a mighty 396/425 horsepower
screamer. This was to be the last year (until 1985) for fuel injection.
Surprisingly, the Bid Block 396 engine option was about half as costly
as the fuelie option! First year for teak wood steering wheels,
four-wheel disc brakes, telescopic steering columns, and factory ordered
side exhaust. Tell it from other "mid year" vettes by 3
vertical, open functional side vents (gills). Another quick way to tell
1963 to 1967 Corvettes apart is by their gas cap cover emblems.
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PRODUCTION 1966
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27,720 with 17,762
convertibles, 9,958 coupes
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BASE PRICE
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$4,295 (coupe),
$4,084 (convertible)
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BASE STYLE
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Sport Coupe
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OPTIONAL
STYLE
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Convertible
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BASE ENGINE
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327 cubic inches,
300 horsepower
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ENGINE
OPTIONS
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327/350, 427/390 Big
Block, 427/425 Big Block
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COLOR
CHOICES
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Rally Red, Tuxedo
Black, Ermine White, Mosport Green, Silver Pearl, Nassau Blue, Milano
Maroon, Sunfire Yellow, Trophy Blue
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POPULAR
OPTIONS
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AM-FM radio,
whitewalls, positraction
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SERIAL
NUMBERS
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Body & Chasis
Convertible 194676S100001--19467S127720
Body & Chasis Coupe
19437S6100001--19437S127720
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Corvette history:
1966 had a new Turbo-Jet 427 Big Block with either 390 horsepower or
425. It was also the first year that backup lights were standard, and
that headrests and shoulder harnesses became available. Tell it from
other "mid year" vettes by 3 vertical, non-open side vents (lovre
gills). Another quick way to tell 1963 to 1967 Corvettes apart is by
their gas cap cover emblems.
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PRODUCTION 1967
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22,940 with 14,436
convertibles, 8,504 coupes
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BASE PRICE
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$4,388 (coupe),
$4,240 (convertible)
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BASE STYLES
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Sport Coupe,
Convertible
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BASE ENGINE
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327 cubic inches,
300 horsepower
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ENGINE
OPTIONS
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327/350, 427/390,
427/400, 427/435 Big Block Tri-Power
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COLOR
CHOICES
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Rally Red, Tuxedo
Black, Ermine White, Goodwood Green, Silver Pearl, Nassau Blue, Marlboro
Maroon, Sunfire Yellow, Lynndale Blue
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POPULAR
OPTIONS
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AM-FM radio,
whitewalls, positraction
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SERIAL
NUMBERS
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Body & Chasis
Convertible 194677S100001--19467S122940
Body & Chasis Coupe
194377S100001--19437S122940
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Corvette history:
Birth of the most desirable, obtainable Corvette ever (according to
Corvette owners) was the 427/435 big block with tri-power, currently
some prestine restored convertibles fetch up to $90,000 on the market.
Many "luxury" items became standard features like rally
wheels, odometer, tachometer, vinyl fomed filled buacket seats,
carpeting, and clock. Redline tires were a flashy option. This was the
last year of the C2 mid year Corvettes, you can easily tell it from the
others by the 5 side, open vertical louver gills. A special feature of
the "big block" 427 1967 Vettes was the stinger on the hood,
usually in a contrasting color.
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