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San Diego owners’ 1963 Corvette makes the cover of the National Corvette Museum magazine

by | Jul 7, 2021

The Daytona Blue Corvette on the magazine cover
The blue 1963 Corvette on the cover of the National Corvette Museum magazine.

The Daytona Blue 1963 Corvette was photographed for the cover of the National Corvette Museum magazine. (Darwin Ludi)

BY MARK MAYNARD

San Diego car enthusiasts Darwin and Pat Ludi sent a catch-up email about their adventures with their two 1963 Corvette split-window coupes and 1965 Pontiac GTO.

Darwin wrote: “This past April our Daytona Blue ’63 was photographed for the cover of the National Corvette Museum magazine. We just received our copy of the magazine and I have attached a few photos.

A blue 1963 Corvette on the cover of the National Corvette Museum magazine

The Daytona Blue ’63 was featured in a multi-page layout. (Darwin Ludi)

“We have had fun showing our cars around the country at various Concours events. We have won awards at most of them. This year we will be heading to Colorado for an AACA meet where we hope to earn a Senior Award.    We might even be invited to Hershey for the Nationals.

“In October we will head to the Hilton Head Concours. I was told we will compete against nine or 10 other Corvettes. We have to have as much fun as possible.

A black 1963 Corvette along Mission Bay in San Diego

The Ludi’s black 1963 Corvette along Mission Bay in San Diego. (Darwin Ludi)

Dedicated caregivers

“Before long, as age creeps up the cars will have to move on to new caregivers,” Darwin said.

The Ludi’s Tuxedo Black 1963 Corvette coupe is now having its correct red interior installed. And they have owned their red 1965 Pontiac GTO tri-power for more than 30 years. And it, too, is all restored and in show condition, Darwin said.

A 1965 Pontiac GTO tri-power at a past Goodguys Del Mar Nationals car show

The red 1965 Pontiac GTO tri-power at a past Goodguys Del Mar Nats. (Darwin Ludi)

“We will take the black Corvette to have it judged NCRS and Bloomington Gold next year. The blue ’63 is already certified by both groups. I want to make sure that the next caregiver of these cars ends up with the best we can provide.

“Last year the National Corvette Museum had a virtual event and 95 cars were registered for the C2 class, in which we won. We have been invited to the EyesOn Design car show in Detroit next year. And in 2019 we won at the Art Center in Pasadena, as well.

“Take care, stay healthy and keep busy. Hope to see you down the road.”

— Darwin & Patricia Ludi