Vehicle Description
1962 Chevrolet CorvetteFrame-On RestorationConvertibleRoman
RedBlack Interior#'s Matching327/340hp4-Speed ManualPosi Rear
EndWonderbar RadioBoth Hard & Soft TopsCorrect Bias Ply
Whitewalls�Docs Include:Owner's KitBinder with ReceiptsBefore &
After Restoration PicsOriginal Dealer InvoiceThe last of the first!
After 9 years and 4 "facelifts" production of the first-generation
Corvette came to an end in '62. Americas first and best sports car
had been steadily evolving over the years and by '62 the guys in
St. Louis had taken it about as far as they could in its present
form. But that didn't mean they didn't have a few tricks left. In
'61 Corvette underwent a body revision. The front end was cleaned
up a bit with the deletion of the "teeth" in the grille and the
back end was redesigned with what would foreshadow the '63. The
body of the '62 was basically the same as the previous year but
there were some significant changes. The side "coves" were still
present the contrasting color option was no longer available. A
ribbed rocker panel molding was added in its place. Overall the '62
had a cleaner less cluttered exterior. But the big news was what
was under the hood! The 283ci V-8 grew to 327ci and with it grew
the hp! Starting with a base 250hp engine the options were 300hp
340hp all the way up to the 360hp fuelie making the '62 the best of
the last!This '62 was originally sold new at Byrne Bros. Chevrolet
in upstate NY. The owner was in the military and at some point was
transferred overseas. The car sat for 17 years until it was sold to
a restoration shop. It was then frame-on restored and it's #'s
matching engine rebuilt. And a short time later sold to Corvette
Mike in '94. We then sold it to the current owner. After caring for
the car for over 20 years and a little over 10k miles he decided it
was time to pass her on the next caretaker so here she is. We
always like to have cars we've sold back especially ones that have
been so well cared for like this one. Options include the 327/340hp
engine 4-spd transmission Posi rear end both hard and soft tops
Wonderbar radio and correct bias ply whitewall tires. Included in
the sale is a binder with receipts before and after photos of the
restoration Owner's Kit and original Dealer Invoice! Visit Corvette
Mike online at www.corvettemikeanaheim.com to see more pictures of
this vehicle or call us at 800-327-8388 today to schedule your test
drive.
