Inside Origins of the 1963 Corvette Split-Window Sting Ray
The 1963 Corvette Split-Window Coupe didn’t happen by accident. Discover the racing influence, design battles, and engineering vision that created one of Chevrolet’s greatest icons.
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1963–1967 C2 Corvette: From Sting Ray to Legend
The 1963–1967 C2 Corvette was a radical break from the original Corvette, introducing all-new engineering, bold styling, and perfect economic timing that ensured its survival.
How Mike Yager’s First Corvette Sparked a Lifetime Passion
Every Corvette enthusiast remembers the moment it all began. Mike Yager shares the unforgettable story of his first Corvette experience—a life-changing encounter that fueled a passion, launched Mid America Motorworks, and inspired generations of Corvette owners. Read the personal story behind one of the hobby’s most influential figures.
October 1962: Hot Rod’s First Report on the 1963 Corvette
Be there when the automotive world got its very first look at the revolutionary 1963 Corvette Sting Ray. This rare October 1962 Hot Rod feature captures the excitement surrounding Chevrolet’s all-new sports car before it reached dealerships. Read the original report and discover why the split-window Sting Ray instantly became a Corvette legend.
Rollie Walriven’s Daytona Blue 1963 Split-Window Sting Ray
Discover Rollie Walriven’s striking Daytona Blue 1963 Split-Window Sting Ray — a standout example of Corvette’s most iconic year. With its dramatic rear window, rare factory color and timeless C2 performance pedigree, this midyear masterpiece captures the spirit, style and engineering excellence that made the 1963 Corvette legendary.
Z06 Review, Pt. 8 – Dave Matlock’s NCRS Heritage Award 1963 Z06 Tanker Sting Ray
One of 63 “Tanker” 1963 Z06 Corvettes Saved From Oblivion! Dateline: 10.5.22 – This story was first published in the June 2020 issue of Vette...
Z06 Corvette Review, Pt 2 – The ORIGINAL Z06 – the 1963 Z06 Corvette
Corvette racers never had a better friend than Zora Arkus-Duntov. For the most part, Zora was good at sidestepping GM’s “we don’t race” edict. For those who knew what to look for, there were always plenty of “heavy-duty” and “off-road” options for Corvettes. As the new Sting Ray was being prepared for the ’63 launch, Duntov assembled the most advanced Corvette box racer to that date – the Z06.
Z06 Corvette Review, Pt 1 – The 1963 Z06 Racer Kit
The C8 mid-engine Corvette is a arguably the biggest new in the world of Corvettes since the very beginning in 1953. Many of us thought Chevrolet would never offer such a Corvette, but here we are. And thanks to an established pattern of performance track-model Corvettes that started in 2001 when Chevrolet decided to brand the car, “Z06” after the one-year-only 1963 Corvette, subsequent new model Corvettes have offered a Z06 model. Within minutes after the C6, C7, and now C8 Corvettes were debuted, fans second question (after “how much is the new Vette?”) is, “Where’s the Z06?” Yes, we expect it and Chevrolet has not let us down since.
