1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe Restomod
Sebring Silver
Twilight Blue Interior
GM Performance LS3 525HP Crate Engine
4L60E 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
SRIII Custom Tube Chassis
Wilwood Red 4-Pistion Brake Calipers
Wilwood Polished Aluminum Master Cylinder
Stainless Steel Exhaust Headers
Factory Style Chambered Side Exhaust
Dana 44 Rear Axle (3:55 Positraction Gear Ratio)
Rack and Pinion Power Steering
Schott Custom Build 18" and 19" Staggered Wheels
Custom Billet Aluminum Hood Grills
Detroit Speed Wiper Motor with Delay
Detroit Speed Electric Headlight Motors
Triple Tail Lights
Green Tinted Glass
High Polished Exterior Stainless Trim
Complete Custom Built Italian Leather Interior
LED Interior Lighting
Lokar Aluminum Shift Knob
Digital Gauge Cluster
Modern Display Radio With Back Up Camera
Coffman Corvette Aluminum Valve Covers with Corvette Script
Custom Built Heater and Air conditioning Lines
Painted Engine Bay with Block Off Plates
Custom Sheet Metal Intake Manifold
Remote Mount Power Steering Reservior
This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe RestoMod masterfully blends the iconic styling of the Legendary first-year Second Generation Covette with cutting-edge performance and engineering. Finished in timeless Sebring Silver over a rich Twilight Blue interior, this build retains the unmistakable presence of the original design while elevating every aspect of the driving experience.
Beneath the sculpted body lies a state-of-the-art SRIII Motorsports custom tube chassis, providing vastly improved rigidity, handling, and ride quality. The chassis is finished in silver and paired with rack-and-pinion power steering, QA1 coilover shocks, and a fully upgraded suspension system featuring polyurethane bushings throughout. Stopping power is equally impressive, courtesy of Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes with vented rotors, striking 4-Pistion red calipers, and a polished Wilwood master cylinder.
Powering this Corvette is a GM Performance LS3 V8 engine, factory rated at an impressive 525 horsepower from General Motors. Enhanced with a performance hot cam and topped by a custom sheet metal intake, the engine bay is meticulously detailed with Coffman Corvette billet aluminum valve covers, a polished aluminum front runner accessory system, and an aluminum radiator. A remote-mounted power steering reservoir, custom air conditioning lines, and concealed heater hoses create a clean, uncluttered presentation, further elevated by custom engine block-off plates and billet aluminum hood grilles. Stainless steel headers feed into factory-style side-exit exhaust, delivering both a classic appearance and a modern, aggressive tone. The drivetrain is completed by a GM Performance 4L60E automatic transmission, sending power to a durable Dana 44 rear axle equipped with a 3.55:1 Positraction gear set striking an ideal balance between performance and drivability.
Inside, the fully custom Twilight Blue interior is trimmed in beautifully crafted Italian-stitched leather, showcasing a seamless fusion of vintage inspiration and modern luxury. The interior door panels are one-off custom-made units, incorporating stainless steel grilles and moldings for a distinctive, high-end appearance. Custom vent window cranks, lock knobs, and door handles have all been chrome plated, adding further refinement and continuity to the interior?s design. Additional features include digital gauges, a custom-integrated infotainment screen with backup camera, power windows, and a Vintage Air climate control system. A Lokar shifter and polished aluminum steering column complement the aluminum steering wheel wrapped in matching blue leather, creating a cockpit that is both refined and performance-oriented. Extensive custom work continues throughout the cabin and rear compartment, where the carpets and rear area feature bespoke materials and finishes. Custom-made carpeting is paired with leather block-off panels incorporating stainless steel speaker grilles, subtle LED lighting, and a fully custom headliner. The rear halo of the roof is leather-wrapped, as are the moldings surrounding the rear windows, resulting in a cohesive and highly detailed interior environment rarely seen even in top-tier builds.
The exterior finish is equally impressive in its level of detail. All bumpers have been triple chrome plated to a show-quality standard, while every piece of exterior stainless trim has been polished to a brilliant, mirror-like shine. Further enhancing the presentation, the hood hinges, as well as the male and female hood catches and hood prop, have all been chrome plated details that underscore the no-expense-spared approach taken throughout the build. Additional custom touches include green-tinted glass, triple taillights for a distinctive rear presentation, and one-off custom-built wheels by Schott featuring titanium centers with polished lips and a three-bar spinner design. The wheels are set up in a staggered configuration, measuring 18 inches in the front and 19 inches in the rear, perfectly complementing the car's aggressive stance and refined proportions.
With its expertly engineered chassis, 525-horsepower LS3 performance, and extraordinary level of craftsmanship inside and out, this 1963 Corvette Split-Window Coupe RestoMod represents the ultimate evolution of a true American icon offering the look of a legend with the performance, comfort, and reliability of a contemporary sports car
