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70 BARRETT-JACKSON EXPERIENCE WINTER 2024preparation for Thompson’s four-car assaults on Daytona and Sebring during early 1963. The obvious threat posed by Carroll Shelby’s lightweight V8 Cobras spurred ArkusDuntov to activate the radical and highly promising Grand Sport Corvette program that would never reach fruition after GM unilaterally withdrew from factorybacked racing in 1963.In all, 2,610 Corvettes were powered by the top-shelf RPO L84 “Fuelie” engine, and just 199 of them were equipped with the all-out RPO Z06 package. The 1963 Split-Window Corvette showcased here is one of those precious few, and it benefits from a professional body-off restoration with virtually no expense spared to factory specifications by renowned D&M Corvette Specialists of Downers Grove, Illinois. Retaining its original matching-numbers engine and 4-speed manual transmission, this rare and potent Z06 Corvette features its originally specified Sebring Silver exterior color over a purposeful black interior. Impressive documentation includes the original Bill of Sale, Window Sticker and dealer order form, plus early service records. Other vital documents include an NCRS Shipping Data Report and a wealth of restoration photographs chronicling the work. Sold new in May 1963 from University Chevrolet in Gainesville, Florida, this iconic Z06 Corvette has NCRS Top Flight honors and Bloomington Gold (2010) certification to its credit. Featuring the one-year-only Split-Window body style and Z06 racing option, this top-specification 1963 Chevrolet Corvette offers an ideal way to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of second-generation Corvette production. Be sure to see this American racing icon for yourself at the upcoming 2024 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction January 20-28 at WestWorld – and get ready to bid to make it yours!– David NeyensFor up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.comSCAN TO WATCH THE FIRST LOOK VIDEO