Explore Tony Batterson’s remarkable collection of C2 Corvette Sting Rays, a family of midyear icons that showcase timeless styling, raw performance and deep enthusiast passion. From split-window heritage to big-block muscle, these 1963–1967 Corvettes represent the golden era of Corvette design and the enduring bond between owner and machine.
Today, some 1963 split-window coupes command very high prices. Only 199 Z06 Corvettes were built in 1963, making restored versions extremely valuable. And only 20 1967 L88 Corvettes were built, putting them close to the top of the “most expensive classic Corvettes” list.
Al Paer and his 1967 427 Corvette prove that it can be worth getting good grades in high school! Dateline: 8-29-15 – There is a...
In March of ‘65 GM’s styling VP, Bill Mitchell blew everyone away with his Mako Shark II concept car. The new shark just had to be the next Corvette. Management was so excited, they tried to get the rebodied Sting Ray completed as a ‘67 model – a totally unrealistic goal. When it was obvious that the new design wouldn’t make it in time to be a ‘67 model, stylists were tasked to give the existing Sting Ray one last pass.
