
Chevrolet Corvette
1963 to 1967 · Convertible · 21,513 built
A 1963 Chevrolet Corvette cost $4,037 new. Over the past 12 months, 311 have sold publicly at a median of $92,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $77,500. Across the most recent 250 sales on file, prices ran from $16,500 to $770,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $92,000
- Sales · 12 mo
- 311
- Original MSRP
- $4,037Up 1820% since new
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Sold $165,000

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Sold $67,500

Sold $70,000

Sold $121,000
Every C2
| Corvette1963 to 1967 | 427 L881967 | Grand Sport1963 | Split Window1963 | Sting Ray Convertible1963 to 1967 | Sting Ray Coupe1963 to 1967 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $77,500 | $39,500Low confidence | $18,705,000Low confidence | $120,000Low confidence | $76,500 | $127,100 |
| Sold median | $92,000311 sales | No sale | Too few sales to call1 sale | $120,0003 sales | $74,30448 sales | $129,25012 sales |
| 12-month move | Up 6.3% | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Too few sales to call | Up 19.8% | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | None | None | None | None | None | None |
Specifications
- Engine
- V8, 5.4L
- Power
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 350 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5.9 s
- Top speed
- 149 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Production
- 21,513 built
- Original MSRP
- $4,037
- Designer
- Bill Mitchell
Common questions
How much does a Chevrolet Corvette cost?
A 1963 Chevrolet Corvette cost $4,037 new. Over the past 12 months, 311 have sold publicly at a median of $92,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $77,500. Across the most recent 250 sales on file, prices ran from $16,500 to $770,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $77,500, up 6.3% over the past 12 months. That sits below the $92,000 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. Confidence is high: 311 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Chevrolet Corvette a good investment?
It has appreciated 1820% against its $4,037 list price. Values are up 6.3% over the past 12 months. Only 21,513 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the most recent 250 sales on file, prices ran from $16,500 to $770,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Chevrolet Corvette sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $75,000Oct 30, 2026Milano Maroon · 38,000 mi
- $87,065Oct 29, 2026Ermine White · 27,000 mi
- $165,000Oct 27, 2026Marlboro Maroon · 4,900 mi
About the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
The C2 Corvette represents the pinnacle of American sports car design, transforming Chevrolet's fiberglass experiment into a legitimate European rival. Bill Mitchell's split-window '63 coupe remains the most coveted, with only 10,594 produced before safety concerns eliminated the iconic rear divider. The Sting Ray introduced independent rear suspension and a more aggressive stance that aged beautifully. Big-block 396 and 427 variants from '65-'67 deliver serious performance credentials, while fuel-injected small-blocks offer refined power. Side-pipe equipped models command premiums, as do rare L88 and L89 aluminum head options. Convertibles outsold coupes but lack the coupe's structural rigidity and visual drama. Today's market strongly favors matching-numbers examples with documented provenance. The C2's combination of stunning Coke-bottle styling, improved chassis dynamics, and escalating horsepower wars makes it the sweet spot for Corvette collectors seeking both beauty and performance in America's sports car evolution.
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