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Bid Now To Own This Stunning 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Custom Coupe by Jeff Hayes

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Custom Coupe by Jeff Hayes

When it comes to crafting second-generation Corvette restomods, few surpass the quality of Jeff Hayes Customs’ creations in Bloomington, Indiana. The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette split-window coupe currently listed for sale on Bring A Trailer serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of the original Sting Ray design.

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Custom Coupe by Jeff Hayes

During the restoration, the fiberglass body was refinished in a sleek black hue and affixed to an Art Morrison chassis. Notable features include the iconic flip-up headlamps, fender vents, quad taillights, chrome bumperettes, and concealed side exhaust pipes. The vehicle sports 18-inch polished Schott wheels in the front and 20-inch ones in the rear, adorned with Diamond Back redline tires sized 235/40 at the front and 275/40 at the rear. The Art Morrison chassis boasts tubular front control arms, a rear four-link setup, adjustable coilovers, front and rear sway bars, and Wilwood disc brakes with polished calipers paired with drilled and slotted rotors.

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Custom Coupe by Jeff Hayes

Inside the cabin, you’ll find custom bolstered bucket seats upholstered in vibrant red leather, complemented by matching door panels and black square-weave carpets. The vehicle’s interior is equipped with an aftermarket leather-trimmed steering wheel, a carbon-fiber-look center console plate, air conditioning, a push-button radio, power windows, and a rear-view camera monitor integrated into the headliner.

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Custom Coupe by Jeff Hayes

Powering this beauty is a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 crate engine, which boasts a Chevrolet Performance Hot Cam camshaft, a Deepmotor induction system with an aluminum intake manifold, and black fuel rails. Additional enhancements include an Eddie Motorsports serpentine accessory drive system, an aluminum radiator, an Optima battery, vintage-style finned coil covers, and stainless exhaust headers. Transmitting power to the rear wheels is a Tremec five-speed manual transmission and an Art Morrison rear axle.

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Custom Coupe by Jeff Hayes

At the time of writing, the current bid stands at $305,000. It’s uncertain how much this gorgeous C2 restomod will fetch when the auction concludes in three days, but in our opinion, it will be a worthwhile investment.

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Custom Coupe by Jeff Hayes 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Custom Coupe by Jeff Hayes 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Custom Coupe by Jeff Hayes 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Custom Coupe by Jeff Hayes 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Custom Coupe by Jeff Hayes

Source: Bring A Trailer