Jeff Hayes–Built 1963 Corvette Split-Window Listed on BaT

Bring a Trailer lists a Jeff Hayes–modified 1963 Corvette Split-Window coupe with LS3 power and Art Morrison chassis. Explore the build details.

A highly modified 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe has been listed on Bring a Trailer, drawing strong attention as bidding climbed to $460,000. The car is a custom build from Jeff Hayes Customs in Indiana, completed in 2025, blending classic C2 styling with modern performance hardware and luxury-grade craftsmanship.

Finished in Daytona Blue (916), the fiberglass body is said to retain its factory paint, an unusual detail for a build of this scale. The body sits on a fabricated Art Morrison chassis, giving the car a modern foundation while keeping the unmistakable split-window silhouette intact. Exterior details include flip-up headlights, fender vents, quad taillights, chrome bumperettes, and a power-operated hood.

Power comes from a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 described by the seller as a “Hot Cam” variant. The engine features a fabricated intake manifold and Corvette-script coil covers, while high-polish headers feed into a thermally wrapped exhaust system with an H-pipe and MagnaFlow mufflers.

The drivetrain is paired with a four-speed 4L70E automatic transmission and a reinforced solid rear axle fitted with a limited-slip differential. Suspension hardware includes adjustable coilovers, tubular front control arms, rack-and-pinion steering, sway bars, and a rear torque arm. Braking is handled by polished Wilwood calipers over ventilated, cross-drilled, and slotted rotors.

The car rides on Schott wheels measuring 18 inches up front and 19 inches in the rear, wrapped in white-stripe Sumitomo HTR tires with shaved sidewalls. Inside, the cabin is trimmed in Caramel Nappa leather with contrasting stitching and features woven carpets, illuminated Corvette-script sill plates, accent lighting, power windows, and a button-top shifter.

Additional interior highlights include Vintage Air climate control, Classic Instruments AutoCross gauges with a 200-mph speedometer, carbon-fiber trim, a teakwood steering wheel, and a retro-look stereo. The odometer shows just 9 miles, representing the distance reportedly added since the build was completed.

With more than 2,600 watchers and tens of thousands of views, the listing reflects the growing appetite for high-end restomods that prioritize both craftsmanship and drivability. As the auction nears its close, the final price may offer another strong signal of how seriously collectors are valuing modernized split-window Corvettes built by well-known specialists.