1963 - 67   Corvette Trivia 1963 - 1967
 
1. There was disagreement among the Corvette design team over the split rear window on the 1963 Coupe. Which team member was in favor of the Split Window Coupe?
   
  Zora Arkus-Duntov
  Bill Mitchell
  Harley Earl
   
2. What was the first year that three different hoods were available to accommodate different engine sizes?
   
 

1963

 

1965

 

1967

   
3. The largest Corvette fuel tank ever was used from 1963 to 1967. What was the capacity?
   
 

28 gallons

 

32 gallons

 

36 gallons

   
4. What option that lasted for only three production years was first introduced in 1967?
   
 

Speed Warning Indicator

 

Astro-Ventilation

 

Quadrophonic™ Sound System

   
5. Which 425 HP big block engine was used for only one production year - 1965?
   
 

396 CI

 

409 CI

 

427 CI

   
6. The Corvette, though considered the favorite, did not compete in the 1966 SCA Trans America Race - Why ?
   
 

Tire size exceeded regulation for the race

 

Engine displacement exceeded regulation for the race

  Chevrolet officials returned the paperwork too late
   
7. What was the last year that knock-off wheels were available from the factory?
   
 

1964

 

1965

 

1966

   
8. The 1967 LeMans Racer was driven to the track from the airport, rather than being trailered - Why?
   
 

a crew member was concerned about the possibility of an oil leak

 

the trailer was too full of spare parts to fit the car in

 

the trailer never arrived at the airport

   
9. Which of these is NOT a key difference between the 1963 Production and Grand Sport Models?
   
 

GS Models had larger tires than Production models

 

wheelbase was extended 2 inches on the GS Models

 

fiberglass panels on the GS models were thinner than those on Production models

   
10. 1964 was the only Corvette model year in which...
   
 

there was no Chevy Bowtie logo in the center of the steering wheel

 

the roof panels were too small, leaving a small gap between the roof and the doors

 

the passenger side air vent was not functional