C2
(the mid-years 1963-1967)
1963: Corvette introduced the split-window coupe
The headlights in a 1963 corvette are now hidden. The engine remains the 327 cubic inch v-8 that is rated anywhere from 250-360HP depending on the fuel delivery
the 3 speed manual is the base with a 4 speed manual and a 2 speed powerglide automatic as the options. 83.5% of the corvettes built in 1963 had the optional 4 speed transmission. 1.3% had A/C. 5 Grand Sport models were produced for racing. Some of the options and their costs for the 1963 Corvette:
Leather seat trim - $80.00
Electric windows - $59.20
Aux hardtop ( for convertible) $236.75
327 V8 with Fuel Injection - $430.40
Cast Aluminum knock off wheels - $322.80
Z06 Special performance (grand sport) - $1818.45 (a lot of money in 1963 but have you any idea what that investment would have made the car worth today!!!)
base price units built
coupe $4257 10,594
convertible $4037 10,919
Wayne McCabe (split window coupe)and Dan Coppelman( convertible) are the only club members with a '63.
1964: The split window in the coupe has now been replaced by a 1 piece unit. The fake hood louvers from 1963 have been eliminated. The 1964 coupe now has a 3 speed fan for better ventilation. the engine option is still the 327 V8 and now offers 250 - 375 HP again depending on the fuel delivery and compression. Top speed in a 1964 Corvette was 138 MPH. Again about 85% of the Corvettes produced had the optional 4 speed manual transmission.
base price production
coupe $4252 8304
convertible $4037 13,925
Derek Sutton (white convertible) and Wayne McCabe ( black convertible) are the proud owners of '64s in our club
1965: The 327 V8 engine remained the same but midway thru 1965, Chevrolet introduced the "big-block" 396 into the Corvette line. This engine produced 425HP and the added cost to the buyer was $292.70. Some other options that were available in 1965 included a teak steering wheel($48.45) and side exhaust ($134.50)
Tom Gould ( coupe) and Wayne McCabe( convertible) are the only club member with a '65.
1966: The standard engine (327 V8) now has a HP range of 300-350. The Fuel Injection option is no longer available. The 396 engine from 1965 has also been eliminated and is replaced by a larger 427 cubic inch power plant offering 390 or 425HP. The 425HP big block adds $312.85 to the price of a 1966 Corvette.
base price production
coupe $4295 9958
convertible $4084 17,762
Club members Bill Singersen and Rob Silverstein each have a red convertible with a black top.
1967: Often considered to be the best of the mid-year Corvettes. Some of the changes from the previous years include the parking brake moved to the center console. Both tail lights on each side functional - earlier one was tail light the other was optional backup. The backup lights are moved to the center above the license plate in 1967. Knock off cast aluminum wheels are no longer available. The standard 327 V8 remains unchanged but the big block 427 has. It now is available in the 390, 400 and 435 HP and in mid 1967 Chevrolet introduces the L88 big block. This is the monster engine that Chevrolet said produces 430 HP (to satisfy those involved with safety etc) when in fact it really produced about 560HP. It was definitely produced for the drag strip, not for around town driving. The added price of the L88 was $947.90. Only 20 Corvettes in 1967 had this option. (if one were to have gotten this option in 1967 for under $1000, Got any idea what that Vette would be worth today?????? Me neither, but maybe about 500 times its original cost)
Included in our club are Roger and Crissy Eames who each have one - his a convertible, hers a coupe. John Brown also has a '67 coupe