dg72vetteman

Going to look at a SWC in the next few days. All I know is it is Red and been sitting in a garage for awhile. Not really up on these cars but what are some of the key things to look for other than engine size and matching numbers ect. other hot issues How about price range.

A-Snake

#1. Bring a knowledgable 63 person with you.

SWC's have many one year only scarce expensive parts.

morly1963

Doors, gauges, shift-console, master-cylinder...do a search hear for 1-yr. only parts on a 63. You gotta get pix and share and good luck hope it works out for you! morly1963

Bluestripe67

Very important. Be careful of what the owner may say about the car. People in general, do not have total 100% accurate recall, especially about a car that has been sitting for years. Pictures are a must. Dennis

SI67

The engine, if original, will be be a 327. There was only one size, but it came in a four versions:

Base 250 HP 4-barrel
Option L75: 300 HP 4-barrel
Option L76: 340 HP 4-barrel
Option L84: 360 HP Fuel injection

Any of these items, if present, cannot be original to the car: Disc brakes, multiple carburetors, any carb that's not a Carter 3460S, 3461S , 3500S, or 3501S. These don't have to be deal-breakers, but you shouldn't pay for originality you're not getting.

You will need a good wingman or wingwoman on this. Maybe someone from a local club. I hope it has whatever level of originality and condition that you are seeking.



Steve


Here is a link to some reference info:

http://www.corvsport.com/Corvette/C2...fications.html

groovyjay

Price range is 5k to 5 million (63 gs )

dg72vetteman

Yes I will take a ton of pictures. This is one of those a guy who knows a guy deals so from what I hear it is a very nice and a complete car owned by possibly the original owner. I am a Mopar guy and this guy also has an older Challenger and that is why the guy called me to go look at that car. But he tells me he has this corvette also in the shop. If I get them both it will be quite the story to tell. I have a friend who owns a SWC and his is a red 4 speed too.

Based on the cars condition I know but what would be a good base line price for a car like this? Im worried it may be out of my price range.
Thanks

Dennis

Mike Terry

It is only worth what you are willing to pay an the owner is willing to take for it. That is what it is worth. Good luck 63 SWC are nice, I have had several over the years.

dg72vetteman

Thanks to all for the tips I will post some pictures and Im sure ask more questions after I check it out.

Any 63 experts in Seattle I can bounce some questions off of?

Frankie the Fink

I don't know of any - but you might want to find the NCRS chapter there and ping them and see if somebody will help. Be a bit cagey about discussing the location, etc.. about this car. SWCs are hot right now and I had one bought out from under me. If you pass on the deal (price too high, etc.) then certainly give somebody else a shot...

856666

http://www.oldcarsguide.com/chevrole...-corvette.html

wonderful

Zoomin

Rollers are fetching $45,000 these days because everyone and their dog wants to restomod one.

Figure $60,000 for a NOM driver.