1963 Riverside Red / Red Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comes loaded up with the Matching Numbers 327/300 HP V8, Muncie 4-Speed Manual Transmission, Top 2nd Flight Certification, Correct RD Suffix Engine, Correct Carter AFB Carburetor, Knock-Off Magnesium Wheels, Factory Riverside Red Hardtop, Brand New White Soft Top, Factory Correct AM/FM Radio, and was built March 1963.1963 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster Top 2nd Flight, Matching Numbers 327/300 HP, 4-Speed, Knock-Off Wheels, Both Tops-New White Soft Top & Factory Optioned Hardtop! Gorgeous Masterpiece! Exterior: Riverside Red Interior: Black Transmission: Muncie 4-Speed Manual Mileage: 53,990 Miles 1963 Riverside Red / Red Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comes loaded up with the Matching Numbers 327/300 HP V8, Muncie 4-Speed Manual Transmission, Top 2nd Flight Certification, Correct RD Suffix Engine, Correct Carter AFB Carburetor, Knock-Off Magnesium Wheels, Factory Riverside Red Hardtop, Brand New White Soft Top, Factory Correct AM/FM Radio, and was built March 1963. A very correct example of a 1963 Roadster! Top 2nd Flight with full documentation from 2004 scoring, a full book of the original docs born to the car, and all 100% Correct and Verified by NCRS Judging! If you've been searching for a first-year Sting Ray that checks all the right boxes, this is the one. It is a Top 2nd Flight Certified example with its matching numbers 327/300 HP engine, the desirable 4-speed manual transmission, correct RD engine suffix, and the correct Carter AFB carburetor. Corvette expert Andy Rivera re-inspected the car, after the 2004 Top 2nd Flight Judging, and described it simply as "a very correct example of a 1963 convertible." That is exactly what serious collectors want seek to find! The March 1963 build date places this Corvette in early Sting Ray production! The original and rare knock-off magnesium wheels completely change the look of the car and remain one of the most desirable factory options ever offered on a mid-year Corvette. The car also comes with both hard and soft tops, including a new white soft top and the removable factory hardtop, giving you the best of both worlds whether you're showing it or driving it. Performance 327 Cubic Inch Matching Numbers V8 300 Horsepower Muncie Close Ratio 4-Speed Manual Transmission Carter AFB Four-Barrel Carburetor Independent Front & Rear Suspension Dual Exhaust Highlights Top 2nd Flight Certified with complete documentaion Matching Numbers 327/300 HP Engine Correct RD Engine Suffix March 1963 Build Date Correct Carter AFB Carburetor Muncie 4-Speed Manual Transmission Riverside Red Exterior Red Interior Knock-Off Magnesium Wheels Factory Hardtop Brand New White Soft Top Factory AM/FM Radio Very Correct Collector Example Corvettes like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find. A Top 2nd Flight first-year Sting Ray with all documentaion and the correct drivetrain, matching numbers engine, both tops, rare knock-off wheels, and excellent authenticity is exactly what collectors have been chasing for years. Whether you're looking for a Corvette to show, drive, or add to a serious collection, this 1963 Roadster represents one of the most iconic American sports cars ever built. In 1963 there was 21,513 Corvettes produced, 10,594 were coupes, and 10,191 were convertibles. Of those 4,612 were Riverside Red. Coupes: 2,271 Convertibles: 2,341 Those figures assume Riverside Red buyers ordered coupes and convertibles at the same rate as overall production. No factory records break the color down further by body style. How many 1963 Corvettes are still alive today? No official registry exists, but based on NCRS, Bloomington Gold participation, registrations, collector estimates, and the exceptionally high survival rate of early Corvettes, a reasonable estimate is: Still existing: 14,000""16,000 (65""75% survival) Restored or in good driver/show condition: 10,000""12,000 Numbers-matching, well-preserved or restored examples, such as this Corvette Warehouse offering: 7,000""9,000 For Riverside Red cars, applying the same survival rate: Estimated surviving Riverside Red cars: 3,000""3,500 Estimated surviving Riverside Red coupes: 1,500""1,700 Estimated surviving Riverside Red convertibles: 1,500""1,800 The survival rate is much higher than most 1960s cars because Corvettes were collectible early in their lives, many were stored rather than scrapped because buyers were told by the Road and Track magazines that the values would increase significantly over time (They did as this car was $4,252 brand new), and reproduction parts became widely available, then organizations such as NCRS and Bloomington Gold became devoted to authenticity and highly encouraged preservation. A documented National Corvette Restorers Society Top Second Flight award is a significant achievement and shows this Corvette was independently judged by NCRS experts for factory originality and authenticity. To earn Top Second Flight, a car must score 88%""93.9% of the available judging points. Every major component is inspected, including the engine, drivetrain, paint, interior, chassis, trim, glass, and countless factory-correct details. Top Flight requires a score of 94% or higher, meaning a Top Second Flight car typically falls just a few points below. Having documented Top Second Flight paperwork gives buyers confidence that the car has already passed a rigorous inspection and is recognized as a highly original or correctly restored example. It also provides an excellent starting point for a future owner to pursue Top Flight status with only minor improvements. On a desirable numbers-matching 1963 Corvette, documented Top Second Flight judging can adds $10,000 in value while making the car more desirable and easier to sell, while, getting Top Flight demands a hefty premium of over $15,000 from base. FINANCING AVAILABLE / ALL TRADES WELCOME www.corvettewarehouse.com CALL 972-620-8200
