Found on Mecum51 photos1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06/N03
Specifications
- Year
- 1963
- Make / Model
- Chevrolet Corvette
- Trim
- Z06/N03
- Engine
- Fuel-Injected 327/360 HP V-8
- Exterior color
- Sebring Silver
- Interior color
- Red
Description
Fuel-Injected 327/360 HP V-8, Originally Sent to 1962 SCCA "A" Production Central Division Champion, Josh Joslin · Lot R614 · Kissimmee 2027 - In the fall of 1962, Chevrolet built 15 specially assigned Z06 Corvettes that were allocated to prominent racers who competed on road courses in America and Europe - Approximately two months later in January 1963, Chevrolet Marketing and Sales saw to it that the four Z06 Corvettes went to special friends of the division - This particular car was sent to 1962 SCCA "A" Production Central Division Champion, Josh Joslin - The remaining three cars went to Dick Lang, Delmo Johnson and Mickey Thompson - Of these 19 Z06/N03 cars built between October 1962-January 1963, it is believed that this is the only one built in the desirable color combination of Sebring Silver with Red interior - Comprehensive restoration completed by Naber Bros - Many hard-to-find parts including early roller-style gas lid door, steering wheel and early glovebox door - Matching numbers fuel-injected 327/360 HP V-8 engine - Delivered new to Lee McGillvray Chevrolet, Inc. in Haslett, Michigan - Original production date of January 11, 1963 - 1 of only 63 total Corvette Z06/N03s produced for 1963 - Stored in a climate-controlled facility since the restoration was completed
