Chevrolet’s long-running Corvette enjoyed a banner year in 1963, with the introduction of the all-new C2 under the leadership of Zora Arkus-Duntov. Larry Shinoda and lead designer Bill Mitchell translated the open-cockpit Stingray Special from a roadster into a streamlined fastback coupe and introduced mechanical innovations such as independent rear suspension and pop-up headlamps. The 1963 coupe also featured the striking “Split-Window” design, with a central spine running down the roofline that separated the rear window into left and right panes. After just one year of production, the rear window reverted to a one-piece unit, making these Split-Window cars truly iconic.

According to the Corvette’s data plate, this example was built in the fourth week of April 1963 and finished in Sebring Silver (941) with standard trim. This model had long been on the current owner’s bucket list as a car he wanted to restore, and he selected this example for its matching chassis and engine numbers, acquiring it from long-term Massachusetts ownership in 2013.

The restoration process kept Prueitt Automotive Restoration of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, engaged for the next few years, during which the car’s cosmetics and details were refurbished and its mechanical aspects rebuilt. The result of this work was exceptional, and the car was subsequently shown at many of the popular East Coast concours events. This sleek Split-Window Coupe is sure to spark admiration and would stand out in any collection.