Vehicle Description
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
With the creative influences of such incredible engineering talents
as Edward Cole, Zora Arkus-Duntov and Bill Mitchell behind it, the
C1 Corvette had emerged as an American classic, but one that was
ready to undergo a transformation into something completely new and
exciting. The 1962 model year represents the end of an era for the
Chevrolet Corvette. Over the course of ten years, the Corvette had
evolved from Harley Earl's conceptual two-seat sports car - a car
that was initially plagued with design and performance deficiencies
- into a vehicle that rivaled sports cars around the world with an
unabashed reputation for performance and fun.
Our consigner states this car had undergone a frame off restoration
which as you can see right away it is well done. The initial owner
who had the restoration done, actually never got the chance to
drive it. So it went through a few hands and into the hands of the
consigner who had enjoyed it and is now ready to move on. He states
it drives great, (which we verified this!), and does not burn oil.
It has an all numbers matching drivetrain and shows and works
famously.
Exterior
A deep red now covers the fiberglass exterior of this car which up
front looks like the past, and on back like the future. The
fiberglass shows no sign of repair and is all buttoned up on the
gap minding front. Chrome for the bumpers and trim remains
mirror-like and shiny with no dimples or rust. Dual headlights
frame a long fiberglass front hinged hood, with all correct badging
and crossed flags. A wrap-around windshield is trimmed with
beautiful chrome and above is a white canvas convertible top, which
shows just a few smudges and wear, but the rear plastic is clear.
Operation is smooth on the up and down, and it tucks neatly into a
fiberglass molded cove behind the dual buckets. The "Corvette cove"
is seen running from the front quarter, through the door panels,
and has a chromed trim spear venting just behind the front wheel
well. A nice anodized aluminum rocker cover complete with
horizontal ribs stretching from wheel well to wheel well. The
future is seen with the back of the car now taking on the Sting Ray
look. This would be the last model with a trunk as such until a
special edition in 1982, and a similar version showing back up on
the C5 model in 1998. Knock off wheel covers are brightly presented
wrapped by medium white banded tires.
Interior
Simply gorgeous deep deep red floods the interior in vinyl and
leather panels, coverings, and carpeting. Chrome trimmings for the
doors and handles are near perfect and all functional. Seats are
all new, in the original styling, and bend with the curve of the
interior shell, which has a central storage compartment and a
button to open the rear cowl for the top storage. A big red 3
spoked drilled stainless steering wheel fronts a great dash that
sports molded deep cowl red surrounding silver and black face round
gauges, clustered around an arched speedometer as its movie star.
Just a great looking dash, includes a centrally located tachometer,
and when behind the wheel, you'll feel like you are piloting the
Millennium Falcon! For the passenger is a full on inwardly curved
cove with a built on "Jesus" bar. A Wonder Bar radio, restored to
the original, is in the center of the dash, and just above is the
cool dash mounted rear view mirror. A central vertical stain
aluminum panel dives downward from the dash and houses the airflow
controls and a clock. The shifter is in a chromed panel complete
with an ashtray, and stain free near showroom carpet covers the
floors. It is red and has a peppering of black loops throughout and
sports some badged black protecting floor mats.
Drivetrain
Though technically the same engine block as the 283ci V8, the
smaller engine was bored and stroked to bring its cylinder
dimensions to 4.00 x 3.25 inches and it's displacement up to 327
cubic inches. Gone forever from the 1962, (and all future models),
Corvette was the troublesome twin four-barrel Carter carburetors.
These were replaced by a more powerful, single four-barrel Carter
carburetor. A 2-speed Powerglide transmission is strapped behind
this engine, and reminder all are numbers matching. A 3.36:1 rear
axle provides quick starting off the line and is also original to
this car with a CA stamping code.
Undercarriage
Wonderfully preserved, all original suspension, steering and drum
brakes all around, no rust seen, and just beautifully restored from
the frame off. Frame is very solid, and all fiberglass floor pans
are in very good condition. Stainless steel mufflers are now on,
and the piping is snaking rearward from the 327 and looking great
doing so!
Drive-Ability
Behind the wheel one feels like a touch of class is presenting to
them with the long tasteful dual headlight front leading the way.
This car started immediately, and after a short warm up, it was off
to the test track. It handles very well, accelerates with plenty of
power, and comes to a straight quick panic stop.
A fully restored, numbers matching history of storage in pieces
sums it up for this car, finally coming together in 2014 by a
passionate restorer, who went to great lengths to keep everything
original. Red was chosen because the restorer liked it! A great
driver, excellent condition, example of the nicest year for the C1.
And it is a convertible!
VIN DECODE
20867S113323
2-1962
08-Corvette
67-Convertible
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
113323-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
