1963 Chevrolet Facts




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A whole new look for 1963. Many new innovations this year including; self adjusting brakes, optional tilt steering, AM/FM radio and vinyl tops in white or black. (Impala sport coupe only)

A change in standard engines this year as well. A new 230cu in 6 cylinder rated at 140 hp and the 283 was now rated at 195hp. The 250hp 327 and 300hp 327 remained the same as last year however there were now three different 409 engines to choose from; a low performance 340hp 409, a 400hp 409 and the 425hp 409. (last two being high performance)

Special note for this year: On June 10, 1963, the 50 millionth Chevrolet (an Impala SS) is built at the Tarrytown, N.Y. plant.


Some highlights for '63 include:

  • 18 single or 11 two tone colors to choose from.
  • New for 63; Tilt steering or "comfortilt" (Not available on Biscayne-or 3 speed manual cars)
  • New for 63; AM/FM radio (856 were sold)
  • New for 63; Self adjusting brakes
  • Supersport option RPO Z03
  • Heavy duty springs (included on all Supersports)
  • New for 63; Amber front parking lenses
  • Optional vinyl covered top-(only white or black and only on the Impala sport coupe)
  • Optional wire wheel covers
  • New for 63; Optional chrome plated wheel RPO P05 (came with standard hub cap)
  • 8.00x14 Highway Rayon tires with the station wagons and 409 powered cars. (SS convertibles came with standard 7.50x14 tires while sport coupes came with 7.00x14 tires)
  • Optional heavy duty wheels 14x6JK rims
  • Standard engines for '63 were: A new 230cu in 6 cylinder rated at 140 hp and a 195hp 283.

    Optional engines:

    327 250hp (RPO L-30)
    327 300hp (RPO L-74)
    409 340hp (RPO L-33)
    409 400hp (RPO L-31)
    409 425hp (RPO L-80)

    Misc. option pricing:

  • 300hp 327 (Turbo fire) $137.75
  • L-31 400hp 409 (Turbo fire) $320.63
  • L-80 425hp 409 Dual 4 bbl carb $56.00 (this was the upgrade from 400hp to 425hp making total cost $376.63)
  • Supersport equipment $161.40*
  • M-21 4 speed close ratio transmission $236.75
  • Powerglide transmission $199.10
  • Posi traction rear $43.05
  • 7.00-14 2 ply white wall tires $31.90
  • 8.00-14-2 ply white wall tires $35.50
  • H.D. battery $7.55
  • Push button radio $56.50
  • Push button radio & extra speaker $69.95
  • 2 speed wiper/washer $17.25
  • Comfort & convenience group $30.15**
  • Tinted windshield (only) $21.55
  • Tinted glass $37.70
  • Padded dash $18.30
  • Seat belts $18.85
  • Wheel covers $38.30
  • Left/right door mirrors $10.00

    *This included; bucket seats, special wheel trim and emblems, side molding inserts, console & special cover plate and floor mounted shifter.
    **This included; inside no glare mirror, outside right view mirror, 2 speed wiper/washer



    Model #/Name Base Price Weight Production #'s Special notes
    1111 Biscayne 2 door sedan (6 cyl) $2,373 3,345    
    1135 Biscayne 4 door wagon (6 cyl) $2,720 3,815   Lowest priced wagon-6 passenger
    1169 Biscayne 4 door sedan (6 cyl) $2,373 3,420    
    1211 Biscayne 2 door sedan (8 cyl) $2,319 3,340    
    1235 Biscayne 4 door wagon (8 cyl) $2,720 3,810   Lowest priced wagon-6 passenger
    1269 Biscayne 4 door sedan (8 cyl) $2,373 3,415    
    1511 Belair 2 door sedan (6 cyl) $2,541 3,350    
    1535 Belair 4 door wagon (6 cyl) $2,816 3,855   6 passenger
    1545 Belair 4 door wagon (6 cyl) $2,918 3,915   9 passenger
    1569 Belair 4 door sedan (6 cyl) $2,505 3,420    
    1611 Belair 2 door sedan (8 cyl) $2,561 3,345    
    1635 Belair 4 door wagon (8 cyl) $2,926 3,850   6 passenger
    1645 Belair 4 door wagon (8 cyl) $3,028 3,910   9 passenger
    1669 Belair 4 door sedan (8 cyl) $2,615 3,415    
    1735 Impala 4 dr wagon (6 cyl) $2,957 3,840   6 passenger
    1739 Impala 4 door sport sedan (6 cyl) $2,729 3,480 194,1581  
    1745 Impala 4 door wagon (6 cyl) $3,060 3,870   9 passenger
    1747 Impala sport coupe (6 cyl) $2,664 3,395 198,5421  
    1767 Impala convertible (6 cyl) $2,914 3,530 82,6591  
    1769 Impala 4 door sedan(6 cyl) $2,658 3,440    
    1835 Impala 4 dr wagon (8 cyl) $3,067 3,835   6 passenger
    1839 Impala 4 door sport sedan (8 cyl) $2,839 3,475 194,1581  
    1845 Impala 4 door wagon (8 cyl) $3,170 3,865   9 passenger
    1847 Impala 2 door sport coupe (8 cyl) $2,774 3,390 198,5421  
    1867 Impala convertible (8 cyl) $3,024 3,525 82,6591  
    1869 Impala 4 door sedan(8 cyl) $2,768 3,435    


    1-From the MSA 1958-70 Impala booklet (these numbers include both 6 cylinder and V-8 cars)




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