Vehicle Description
This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible comes with upgraded V8
power, both tops, and an extra sporty stance to go with its extra
sporty attitude. So it's the true classic that's also built for you
to truly enjoy.
Final-year, first-gen Corvettes have a special look. The design had
evolved into something much sleeker with the lower mounted set of
quad headlights, and the rear was given a smooth and crisp duck
tail that featured the now-famous quad tail lights. To go along
with this speedier stance, the wheels have been upgraded to a
polished set of American Racing 15-inch Torq Thrust units with
wider rear rubber. The stock style wheel covers can also come with
the sale if you so desire, but we already like this because the big
shine goes with the well-done chrome bumpers. The red was a respray
later in life. You may want to refresh/upgrade it on your own time,
but it's just nice to have something that remains complete today.
Plus, one of this coupe's big draws is that it's a driver-ready
package. It's from the later years with proper roll-up windows. So
it's much easier to fully utilize the folding soft top when you're
caught out in the rain. And this one even comes with the
color-matched hardtop, too, for any time you want a more coupe-like
profile.
Of course the best way to enjoy a C1 is with no roof at all. That's
why the red interior looks sharp and shows the right signs of more
recent investments. Everything from the dual-cowl dash to the trim
on the doors looks quite complete and feels quite factory. So while
the radio has been upgraded to an AM/FM digital tuner w/cassette
for upgraded driving music, true classic fans can also have the
correct Wonderbar AM radio come with the sale, too. A highly stock
feeling is what you want on a car like this. They were built for a
nice driver's experience with bucket seats, a thin/grippy steering
wheel, well-placed stick shift, and full instrumentation
w/tach.
The engine bay has the right stock-style first impression with the
large shining air grabber and Corvette script valve covers. But all
it takes is a little digging to see this is a fully upgraded
package. The 350 cubic-inch V8 is a larger displacement than what
you got in 1962. It also has a Holley four-barrel carburetor,
Edelbrock mid-rise intake, an alternator, and headers feeding the
rumbling dual exhaust. You are in complete control over the full
package with a four-speed manual transmission. Plus, handling is
upgraded with front disc brakes, Bilstein shocks, and wide BF
Goodrich T/As.
This is the convertible for those who love true classics and extra
power. So for a C1 that's built to run, call today!
