1962 Chevrolet Corvette

1962 Chevrolet Corvette

By 1962, the Chevrolet Corvette had reached a performance standard that other American cars could not match. To quote Road and Track Magazine at the time – 'The 1962 Corvette is a pretty package, with all of the speed you need and then some.' This carefully restored '62 roadster is stunning - look at the photos. There is a folder of notes that document the restoration and a copy of the original window sticker. The Corvette's exterior was reshot in factory code 923 Roman Red and Firestone bias-ply whitewall tires are mounted on steel wheels with handsome factory spinner hubcaps. The Corvette is equipped with a manual soft top and fiberglass hardtop w/stand. The interior is impressive. Upholstery and carpeting are outstanding and classic interior components include the Wonderbar radio, factory T-10 shifter, dashboard mirror and passenger grab bar. Based on the reproduction window sticker, horsepower was originally supplied by a 327ci small-block that output 340hp. It was equipped with a single 4-barrel carburetor and solid flat tappet camshaft. The engine has the correct intake/exhaust manifolds for a '62 327/340 with a Carter AFB carburetor. The distributor and chrome accessories appear to be correct. The small-block sounds strong through a custom aluminized exhaust and is backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. A very solid chassis is equipped with manual steering and 11” manual drum brakes. All suspension components are in good condition and the rear axle is fitted with air-shocks. Very few of these C1 Corvettes reach the marketplace and even though this beautiful '62 Corvette is not a complete numbers matching car, it is an amazing restoration that belongs in your collection.