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1963 Chevrolet Corvette

✦ Shifty Estimate

$75,600

13.0% · 12 mo
High confidence$49K to $131K
12 months median
$93K
Market cap
$1.63B · 21,513 built
Sales, 12 months
252
Original MSRP
$4,037 · ▲ 1773% since

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1963 Chevrolet Corvette

1963 to 1967 · Convertible · 21,513 built

Price history

$200k$400k$600kSep 20252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $76k
Sold Bid, not sold
186 sales · 112 unsoldmedian $93kupdated Sep 2026

Recent sales

Most recent 250 sales

Specifications

Engine
V8, 5.4L
Power
250 hp
Torque
350 lb-ft
0 to 60
5.9s
Top speed
149 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Production
21,513 units
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, 252 have sold publicly at a median of $92,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $75,600. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $49,000 to $131,200, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $75,600, up 13.0% over the past 12 months. That sits below the $92,750 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: 252 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Chevrolet Corvette a good investment?

It has appreciated 1773% against its $4,037 list price. Values are up 13.0% over the past 12 months. Only 21,513 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have 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:

  • $43,000Sep 3, 2026Beige · 2,300 mi
  • $60,500Sep 2, 2026Marina Blue · 36,000 mi
  • $150,000Sep 1, 2026Marlboro Maroon · 39,000 mi

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.