On Lou Costabile’s YouTube channel you may see some of the most pristine American old cars. Every one of these unique vehicles, from restored muscle cars to rare classics, has a story and an enthusiastic owner. Joining Lou at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Rosemont, Illinois is Joe Verrillo in this part. As they inspect his immaculate 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, Joe relates the tale of how he came to own the vehicle after more than four decades of selling Corvettes.

 

 

It Took A Lot of Love To Build This 1963 C2 Corvette.

The 1963 Chevrolet Corvette has a Riverside Red exterior with an interior that is matched in color. The Chevrolet Corvette’s fuel injection technology and 4.11 rear end make it an excellent performer when it comes to acceleration. One of the luxurious features of the Corvette is the power windows, which were considered a luxury item back then.

Joe thinks the C2 Corvette has one of the most stunning exterior designs of any Corvette. His 44 years of selling Corvettes are a testament to the fact that what began as a deeply satisfying pastime quickly blossomed into a prosperous career. He possesses a personal collection of automobiles as a result of his passion for them.

Restoration and resto-modding of various vintage vehicles is Joe’s specialty at Verrillo Motor Car. After spending twelve years at a restoration business, Joe finally got his hands on the C2 Corvette two years ago. Unfortunately, the restoration was never finished.

 

The restoration of the Corvette took a year after it was sent to Verrillo Motor Car. The red paint is in pristine shape, and the chrome accents have been polished to a shine. In addition to a matching red hard top, the body lines are incredibly straight. The car was presented with the Bloomington Gold certificate in recognition of the exceptional quality of its restoration.

There Is Much History Behind the Corvette

There are 37,246 original miles on the odometer.The Bloomington Gold certification proves that the vehicle has been meticulously restored to look as good as new, within a range of 95% to 100%.The uniqueness and general condition of the Corvette have earned it a plethora of further accolades.The base price of the Corvette was $5,261.15.аlthоugh Rоger E. Miller bоught the vehicle, he wаs tоо yоung tо hаve the title chаnged tо his nаme, аs shоwn in the videо. Cоnsequently, until Rоger turned 21 in 1967, his mоther Ruby Mаssie wаs the оwner. аfter its first оwner, Jаmes Lоmbаrdi, the vehicle wаs sоld tо him in 1990 with 37,234 miles lоgged. Even thоugh he never gоt behind the wheel оf it, Dаvid S. Bоrrоr bоught it frоm him а yeаr lаter. оhiо wаs the оnly stаte the Cоrvette ever depаrted.It was Joe’s observation that the Corvette’s original seat belts were still attached, complete with the manufacturer’s tag. Under the dashboard on the passenger side, you can see the VIN tags. It boasts a lovely cluster of gauges and a 4-speed manual gearbox.

Not only are the seats refurbished, but the carpets as well. The original clock and radio are all present. There is no hiccup or malfunction in any of the interior features. Additionally, the vehicle comes equipped with all factory-installed gauges and nothing more.

With subtle touches of black and silver that contrast with the red, the Corvette boasts one of the most exquisite classic interiors. A small-block V8 engine with fuel injection sits beneath the hood. Additionally, the engine comes with a $35,000 air cleaner arrangement. The engine bay is now completely back to how it was. Joe notes that there have been no supplementary or aftermarket parts installed.

Engine DetailsAs the hood is closed, the nylon straps fold into the engine’s steel alignment blocks, as Joe describes. He would often go to a body shop when he was a kid to see the mechanics work on damaged vehicles. His fascination with automobiles was ignited, and he persisted in pursuing his passion while toiling away in his mom’s driveway.

After working as a used-car mechanic for a Cadillac dealership, Joe eventually found himself buying and selling cars at a Chevrolet shop. Joe has been in the auto business continuously since he opened his doors in 1979. This causes the Corvette to start immediately and idle smoothly. Additionally, the car’s exhaust tone is fantastic, and it’s not overly raspy. Among the finest specimens of a C2 Corvette available today, this vehicle is in pristine condition throughout.The most difficult aspect of restoring a historic car—along with the time and money involved—is maintaining the vehicle’s original condition. It is recommended to restore what is available, while you may get away with substituting trim pieces from another Corvette.

With only 2,610 units manufactured, the 427ci fuel-injected V8 is quite rare. The asking price for this specific vehicle is likewise unknown, although based on Classic.com patterns, it might be more than $150,000. Any classic vehicle collection would be incomplete without this award-winning Corvette.