1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

Did you know that the zenith of jet-age styling owes its iconic look to a marine life theme? True story. Of all Corvettes, the split-window Corvette of 1963 ranks as one of history’s all-time favorites. The 1963 model marked the beginning of the second generation of the sports car’s history and was the first time a Corvette would be offered in coupe form. After getting off to a lackluster start in 1953 with an inline six-cylinder engine making 150 hp, the Corvette was not initially considered a serious performance car; poor quality control from its hastily built fiberglass body only further removed it from contention… read more >