{"id":808085,"date":"2024-01-25T23:20:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T07:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=515759"},"modified":"2024-12-29T14:10:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T14:10:02","slug":"car-of-the-day-1963-chevrolet-corvette-sting-ray-convertible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/car-of-the-day-1963-chevrolet-corvette-sting-ray-convertible\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Of The Day: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The introduction of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/sting-ray-technical-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sting Ray in 1963<\/a> sent shockwaves through the North American sports car market, causing a sensation that far surpassed expectations. The overwhelming success of the model prompted the St Louis factory to implement a second shift, yet the demand for these cars remained insatiable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194059_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194059_.jpg\" alt=\"1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible \u00a92021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194059_.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194059_-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194059_-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194059_-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194059_-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194059_-293x234.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Manufactured under the design expertise of Bill Mitchell in General Motors&#8217; Art and Colour Studio, the new Corvette not only showcased revolutionary styling inspired by Mitchell&#8217;s triumphant Stingray sports-racer but also marked the inclusion of a Gran Turismo coup\u00e9 in the lineup.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194046_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194046_.jpg\" alt=\"1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible \u00a92021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194046_.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194046_-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194046_-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194046_-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194046_-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194046_-293x234.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Beneath its exterior, the Sting Ray featured a groundbreaking all-new ladder-frame chassis with independent rear suspension. This innovation, masterminded by Corvette Chief Engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov, led to a significantly lowered center of gravity, enhancing both roadholding and ride quality.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194049_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194049_.jpg\" alt=\"1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible \u00a92021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194049_.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194049_-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194049_-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194049_-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194049_-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194049_-293x234.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All &#8217;63 Corvettes were powered by Chevrolet&#8217;s 5.4-liter V8 engine, available in four different stages of tune. With just over 21,000 Sting Rays produced in 1963, evenly split between coup\u00e9 and convertible variants, the model&#8217;s popularity soared. Offering a myriad of factory options, the Corvette allowed buyers to create unique configurations, contributing to the individuality of each car.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194077_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194077_.jpg\" alt=\"1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible \u00a92021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194077_.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194077_-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194077_-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194077_-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194077_-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194077_-293x234.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194041_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194041_.jpg\" alt=\"1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible \u00a92021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194041_.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194041_-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194041_-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194041_-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194041_-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194041_-293x234.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194062_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194062_.jpg\" alt=\"1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible \u00a92021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194062_.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194062_-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194062_-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194062_-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194062_-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194062_-293x234.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194087_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194087_.jpg\" alt=\"1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible \u00a92021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194087_.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194087_-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194087_-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194087_-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194087_-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194087_-293x234.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194040_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194040_.jpg\" alt=\"1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible \u00a92021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194040_.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194040_-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194040_-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194040_-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194040_-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194040_-293x234.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194039_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194039_.jpg\" alt=\"1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible \u00a92021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194039_.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194039_-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194039_-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194039_-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194039_-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194039_-293x234.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194063_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808822\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194063_.jpg\" alt=\"1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible \u00a92021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194063_.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194063_-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194063_-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194063_-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194063_-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194063_-293x234.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194047_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-808823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194047_.jpg\" alt=\"1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible \u00a92021 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194047_.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194047_-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194047_-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194047_-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194047_-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-Sting-Ray-Convertible1194047_-293x234.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/rmsothebys.com\/en\/auctions\/1221\/open-roads--december\/lots\/r0046-1963-chevrolet-corvette-sting-ray-convertible\/1189941\/photos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RM Sotheby&#8217;s<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The introduction of the Sting Ray in 1963 sent shockwaves through the North American sports car market, causing a sensation that far surpassed expectations. 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