1963 ZO-6. For Vetterans Only.

[Jace H.]

1963 ZO-6 Convert Does Exist - I Have Seen It

Gentlemen,

A 1963 Z06 Convertible does exist. It belongs to one of my fellow chapter members in Utah. He bought it last year through an estate sale of a former GM engineer. The fellow ordered it through the GM employee discount program and there is documentation to prove it.

Until recently there was little doumentation to support it. The family had promised to provide the documents once they were able to search for them amongst a nightmare of clutter that the guy had stashed away over the years. Do yourselves a favor, if you are going to the national NCRS meet in Windsor this year (possibly Breckenridge in June) and search out the car and the owner. The story behind the car and the documentation is amazing and leaves NO DOUBT that this is a Z06 convertible (ordered from the factory) with 7k miles on it. We are extremely fortunate to have the car in our chapter as it is possibly one of a kind. Check it out, you will be amazed!

Jace Holt
Bonneville Chapter, Utah

[Donald M.]

Re: Weird non-Corvette GM car production trivia...

Mike,

You are correct regarding the GTO option on the Pontiac station wagon. I worked at the Framingham Plant in 1972 and would have heard about a GENUINE (455, special suspension,interior trim, etc.) GTO wagon. However, I did see at least one wagon with the "Sport" front end, but it was not a "GTO". I don't beleive that a GTO station wagon was ever built by GM.

[Duke W.]

Re: 1963 ZO-6 Convert Does Exist - I Have Seen It

Well, don't keep it a secret. How about an article for The Corvette Restorer to include photocopies and explanations of all the documentation.

If this IS a DOCUMENTED St. Louis build Z-06 convertible, then it's a big deal and needs more than a post on the Discussion Board.

Duke

[Sydney G.]

Re: 1963 ZO-6. For Vetterans Only.

To all you guys,
A huge thanks! How very interesting, huh?
Can we now put the issue to bed once and for all? Especially after we one by one seek out that '63 Z-06 roadster owner in Windsor and demand to see his credentials.
You are so right Duke, if ever there was an article or topic suited for the Restorer we need not look further.
As you stated, revision was made in mid-year production of the '63 model to exclude the 36 gallon tank and k.o.'s on the Z-06 option and to include converts.
In my opinion, as before, they were produced. Prove it wrong and the Z-06 rds's will have to be marked with an * on my listing.

Loren, thank you again for taking that first plunge and stepping up to the plate! Controversial issues like this always cause a stir.
Also, thanks for your contribution to my registry!! These 2 cars were not previously accounted for!
And again Loren, thanks for your help last year in helping me trace the history of my '63.

Joe, yes your car has been listed for quite a time. I was the one who told you that so far on the list there was only one other White/Black FI Rds. There are now 3 accounted for out of 13 Ermine White FI Verts.

Joe Ray, you are a walking Restorer magazine! Too bad it's only published quarterly! Your contribution to my listing will not be overlooked or forgotten.

Jace, can I be the first with the vin # of that Z-06 roadster? Would love to add it onto my list!
A very special entry to say the least.

But are all 1963's not just as special?
With so many running changes on the first Sting Ray and first mid-yr, you almost have to put it into a class all by itself!
Regards to all!
Syd

[Sydney G.]

Re: 1963 ZO-6. For Vetterans Only.

Joe,
I'd be very interested to know that vin as you would assume. Again, your web site is second to none.
Once your done on your FI rds, what discount would there be for my pulling in my abused coupe for your special treatment?
Syd

[Jace H.]

Re: 1963 ZO-6 Convert Does Exist - I Have Seen It

Duke,

I agree its a big deal and it will be shown at various NCRS meets including this years National and in 2005 which is in Park City Utah. As I said in my first post, the documents have just been compiled in the last few months. I would bet that it is the most documented Z06 in existance. Expect alot of BUZZ this year once the experts see the documentation. It is trully amazing. I don't own the car and will defer to the owner any future restorer articles. This is the real deal. Seek out the black 63 roadster with tan leather interior. You won't be dissapointed.

Jace Holt

[Sydney G.]

Re: 1963 ZO-6 Convert Does Exist - I Have Seen It

Jace,
The BUZZ is already affecting my ears!
Kindly forward my address to the owner for entry on the '63 list, or new fangled registry.
Thanks so much for your insight and for sharing this historic info with us all!
Syd
sgbram@sympatico.ca

[Everett Ogilvie]

Article Exists Too - I have seen it...

Jace, I saw a Chapter Newsletter article about this car (from your Chapter no doubt). One of the Utah guys shared it with one of the New Mexico guys and it was discussed briefly at a NM Chapter meeting.

[David Van Weele]

Re: 1963 ZO-6 Convert Does Exist - I Have Seen It

I am not a betting man but I may have to take you on with the documents for a my original owner Z 06. I have the check used for my deposit up to the last receipt I paid for parts used in its restoration. I have the original fan belts and the original worn out brake "linings". I even saved all of the old worn out parts that were beyond restoration.

What I say above is the truth but please that this post as me having a little fun in my old age.




My Z06