August Summer Classic Auction
Lot 2084:
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*NO SHIPPING – PICKUP OR THIRD PARTY TRANSPORT ONLY*LARGE poster on canvas featuring a ’63 Corvette, poster is on canvas, poster is faded, some torn edges, scratches, wrinkles, age spots, vintage advertisement featuring two 1963 Sting Rays. The Corvettes were manufactured with fiberglass bodies and tested in wind tunnels for aerodynamics. The 1963 Corvettes offered a completely new chassis, four-wheel independent suspension, self-adjusting brakes and improved steering. The steering wheel could also be moved up and down based on the driver’s preference. New power brakes and air-conditioning were also introduced in 1963. A new feature that many automotive enthusiasts admired was the retractable headlamps, which were invisible until the driver pressed a switch. The 1963 Corvettes were two inches lower and four inches wider in wheelbase compared to the 1962 models. The front end on the Corvette models featured a deeply recessed front grille and a low, tapered hood design which most sports car enthusiast thoroughly enjoyed. The new fast-back sport coupe design offered a tapering roof line which had blended into the rear deck styling theme in one continuous sweep. The wrap over door design was also a great styling feature that added to the cars appearance. The most eye catching element of all was the dual rear window, a signature design that so many people recognize. Poster is in fair-good condition, but still a great display item! 52" x 70"
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