Classic Corvettes For Sale • 1963 Corvette • 1022E

1022E...1963 Corvette Benchmark Split Window Coupe RPO-Z06 Fuelie, 327-360 hp, 4 speed, numbers matching original motor and also has factory original body/trim tag, 39,000 actual miles. Riverside Red paint with White racing stripes and Black interior. The racing stripes and chrome wheels were added by the delivering dealer when new. This is an incredible time capsule that is an original unmolested car including paint, interior, window glass, motor, transmission, and rear end. This car is one of the elite few recipients of America’s most prestigious Corvette awards, the happy result of a lifetime of diligent care and discerning use. Unrestored and original!! It was judged worthy of Bloomington Gold Certification, Survivor and Benchmark honors, the latter being the most important of all to the demanding collector. Benchmark Certification recognizes each recipient as not only unrestored—a quality recognized in Survivor judging—but also that it remains in showroom condition, exactly as it was upon delivery from the factory with the exception of aging. These qualities make it the perfect source of reference for a top-quality restoration of a like car, ergo the term “Benchmark.” Benchmark Certification is only awarded to cars that have achieved both Gold and Survivor on the same weekend, qualify in all four Survivor categories. Benchmark is, by definition, the most important distinction in the entire Corvette judging regime, one awarded to fewer than 228 Corvettes (1953-1972) as of this writing—including this jewel of which only 14 of them were 1963!! Recent affirmation by CCAS, LLC/Al Grenning as to the legitimacy and originality of the cylinder case (engine block), engine stamp pad and stamping. Bloomington Gold Benchmark award in 2013 which includes Gold and Survivor certification awards. To date this is one of less that 200 Corvettes in the world which can lay claim to this award. Also has multiple NCRS certifications including Top Flight (2002) and Bowtie (2000) and includes the NCRS confirmation of existence of judging awards (six). The expenses involved in obtaining these awards could surely exceed $20,000.00. This one owner Z06 (until a few years ago) was used by GM in their re-launch of the 2001 Z06 and is pictured in the 2001 Z06 sales brochure. The Z06 special performance option appeared on only 199 Corvettes and cost $1,818.45 which was almost 50% of the base price. This option included special heavy duty metallic brakes with finned drums and cooling fans, special one-year only master cylinder and special heavy duty suspension. Optioned with power brakes, 3.70 posi, Z06 heavy duty metallic brakes with finned drums and air scoops, Z06 special heavy duty suspension, AM/FM radio, fuel injection, 2 sets of wheels/tires and 1963 hubcaps (NOS). Most all factory type components including the spare, jack, jack tools, K.O. wheel hammer, clear floor mats, shocks, seat belts, washer system, shifter, shielding, air cleaner, alternator, idler pulley, distributor, heads, F.I. unit, F.I. fuel filter, 7 leaf spring, all dated shocks, front sway bar, Z06 dual master cylinder, ball joints, hoses, hose clamps, exhaust heat shields, radiator, expansion tank, finned balancer, starter, gas door assembly, Bowtie mirror, glove box door, cookie tin hood, warranty book, owners manual, sales brochure, and T-3 headlights. Documented with the dealer invoice, letters from GM, owners manual packet, plaque from Corvette Museum, Bloomington/NCRS awards, certificates, judging sheets, owners card, patch, pin, keys, GM 2001 Z06 re-launch brochure (with this car), receipts dating back to 1963, Z06 survey, photos of the original owner of 43 years, fuel fill-up log, maintenance log, and 1963 license plates. Production date of July 24th, 1963 and delivered new by Jack Schwirtz Chevrolet in Elizabeth, IL (dealer code 591 in zone 61) per the official NCRS/GM Shipping Data Records (SDR). Go to ProTeamCorvette.com to read about this phenomenal Red Z06 split window. Also editorialized in the June 2002 VETTE Magazine (cover and inside). This phenomenal car is a very late production Z06 and one of the last produced. 1963 "The Year of the Z"! 199 Z06 special performance weapons grade competition warriors were built to compete on the road courses of America and Europe early in the 1960's. Looks, runs, and drives excellent and is a true treasure and a pinnacle of preservation. Widely regarded as the best original unrestored and legitimate Z06 in the world! CC:1 P.O.R. email: terry@proteamcorvette.com SOLD
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