Vehicle Description
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
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 consignor states this car had undergone full on, no expense
spared restification on a virgin never hit 1962 Corvette, which as
you can see right away it is well done. With the build done in 2002
many custom 1 off parts were created as the mass produced restomod
aftermarket wasn't up to speed yet. Full attention to detail was
paid in every nook and cranny and over 10,000 trouble free miles
have been logged on this Magnuson supercharged LS1 powered Vette.
This amazing restoration has just 19,353 miles since completion. A
multiple 1st place winner at the 2003 Corvettes at Carlisle (50th
Anniversary Show), and Wheels In Motion, this 'Vette rides on a
Paul Newman Car Creations chassis with C4 suspension and the supple
leather interior is just body hugging bliss. With a classic like
this handsome restomod, standing out is guaranteed to be a
nonissue.
Exterior
A deep Magnetic Red Metallic 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 tan canvas convertible
top, which shows as new with the rear plastic window being crystal
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. Chrome dipped17-inch ZR1 style wheels are
brightly presented wrapped by 255/45ZR17 radials from the 40th week
of 2021.
Interior
Simply gorgeous tan floods the interior in vinyl and leather
panels, coverings, and carpeting. Chrome trimmings for the doors
and handles are near perfect and the door panel itself is split
between black and tan leather creating the perfect "look". The
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. Tan hides cover
these buckets with smooth bolsters and perforated tuck and roll
leather inserts. A black 3 spoked drilled stainless steering wheel
fronts a great dash that sports molded black and tan padded cowl
surrounding black face round AutoMeter 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 and a small LCD display is in the center of the dash, and just
above is the cool dash mounted rear view mirror. A central vertical
satin aluminum panel dives downward from the dash and houses the
airflow controls for the Vintage AC & heater and a clock. The wood
knobbed Hurst shifter on top of the hump and is wrapped in a tan
leather boot all the while floating in stain free near showroom
carpet covering the hump and floors. Most custom touches take over
in the trunk with a full tan carpet lining and a modern AM/FM/CD
changer mounted to the bulkhead.
Drivetrain
Gone forever from this Corvette is the "archaic" 327ci V8 and now a
5.7 Liter LS1 V8 mill rests between the inner fenders. Some
Magnetic Red is on dressing up the cold air intake and Corvette LS1
engine covers, but the star of the show is the nearly new Magnuson
supercharger perched atop the mill helping to create a
consignor-stated408 dyno proven horsepower. A T56 6-speed manual
transmission is strapped behind this engine, and for those in the
know, this V8 and itstransmission were donated from a Camaro. A
Dana 44 3.42 limited slip rear axle provides quick starting off the
line.
Undercarriage
Wonderfully preserved with no rust seen, and just beautifully
restored from the frame off. A Paul Newman's Car Creations chassis
is painted body matching Magnetic Red Metallic provides the support
for the clean black fiberglass underbody. The frame is very solid,
and all fiberglass floor pans are in very good condition, all
without even a hint of road dirt. C4 Corvette suspension is on both
the front and the rear as are power disc brakes. Headers and
Flowmaster mufflers are now on for the exhale and the piping is
snaking rearward from the 5.7 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 handled very well, accelerated with plenty of
power, and came to a straight quick panic stop. At first glance
most would think this an "ordinary" hot roddedC2 Vette, but one
press of the loud pedal and being able to handle corners and stop
on a dime will show nearly everyone that looks certainly can be
deceiving! A wonderful drive in a wonderfully built car!
Overall a new creation with 1962style. Get in, turn the key and
feel the power of the modern injected and supercharged V8 engine,
and 6-speed transmission push you down the road in style. Prepare
to be ogled!
20867S114234
2-1962
08-Corvette
67-Convertible
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
114234-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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.