Vehicle Description
Very sharp 250hp '62!1962 Roman Red Corvette Convertible.Roman Red
w/Black interior 327/250hp 4-speed manual transmission."The swan
song of the solid axles." When the '62 Corvette was introduced most
of the automotive press and buying public alike were anticipating
what was in store for the all-new '63 Sting Ray coming later that
year. So much so that the '62 kind of got lost in the hoopla. But
even with the anticipation of the '63 at a fever pitch the '62 got
some well-deserved accolades as well! In its last year of
production there were some significant changes made to the solid
axle! Most notably the introduction of the 327ci small block
engine. This power plant put out 250hp in is base form and went all
the way up to 360hp for the fuel injected version! On the visual
side the two-tone paint scheme was discontinued and the stainless
trim around the side coves was deleted in favor of a smother look.
The "cove" was still there just not as pronounced. And in place of
the trim was a ribbed rocked panel molding below the doors. The
side vents were also changed to single units and the optional
whitewall tires went from wide to narrow. This was also the last
year for a trunk until the C5 Convertible was introduced in
'98.More and more we get requests from our clients wanting a
"driver-quality" vintage Corvette. But this task can be easier said
than done because a large percentage of these cars have been
beautifully (and expensively) restored. And thus prohibitively
expensive to purchase. Not only that having a perfect Corvette
specimen often means not being able to drive the car just anywhere.
Of course every Corvette owner has his or her own way of enjoying
their cars. Whether it's trailering it to a Concours car show or
competing in an autocross event. It's whatever makes you happy!
However many times owners will have to anticipate and plan out just
where they're headed on a weekend ride so as to avoid heavy traffic
and crowded parking lots that could cause a potential scratch in
that every expensive paint job!Because of this many would prefer a
car this is beautiful but perhaps not perfect. A Corvette that you
can jump into at a moment's notice and just go cruising without
worry of a sudden cloud burst or a traffic jam on PCH to possibly
ruin your day! If that's where you're at than this '62 might just
be the ticket!This very sharp solid axle came to us from TX. It's a
got great looking Roman Red exterior complemented by a Black
interior. And both are in excellent condition. It's in basically
stock condition but front disc brakes have been added for
much-improved stopping power along with radial tires which make it
a blast to drive on the freeway at cruising speed! To give it that
"retro" look American Torque Thrust wheels have been installed. The
#'s matching 327/250hp small block engine makes great power and the
4-spd manual transmission shifts crisply. If you're in the market
for a Corvette that you can take anywhere and have a fantastic time
doing so then this is your '62! 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.
