Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present this recent comprehensive
body off restored 1962 Chevrolet Corvette roadster in original
'Fawn Beige' exterior paint and matching interior. One of only
1,918 cars equipped with the legendary L84 327 small block with
360HP of Chevrolet small block matched to a Borg Warner 4-speed.327
cubic inch L84 V8 / Rochester fuel injection / 360
horsepower4-speed manual transmission / Borg Warner
T10Posi-traction differential / 3.73 gearsFawn Beige paintFawn
interiorRestoration photosTwo tops (canvas/hardtop)Judging by its
serial number, this roadster left GM's St. Louis line in May of
1962 in rare original paint code '920' Fawn Beige. The color's
impact is heightened by Chevrolet's decision to go monochromatic
for the model year, putting an end to those storied contrasting
coves. There are pictures of the car stripped to its bare metal
during the restoration with the body presenting well, being the
kind of solid, no-hit shell bodyshops always aspire to restoring
with panel fitment is true to factory standards.Featuring the all
new-for-1962 L84 327 with an impressive 1.146 horsepower per cubic
inch (360 horsepower total), the compact powerhouse remained the
highest-rated production small block ever offered by Chevrolet
until the quad-cam LT5 was introduced in 1990. Rebuilt to factory
specs, the original L84 in this roadster utilizes a high-lift cam,
Double Hump Heads, and 11.25 to 1 compression with Rochester
mechanical fuel injection setup perched atop an aluminum Winters
intake- an option just 1,918 buyers selected for the model year.
The front of the engine turns little aside from a period-correct
generator while the water pump pairs with a Harrison radiator, a
Harrison expansion tank, GM hoses, and single fan to keep the bay
cool. The mill displays a correct 3782870 casting number behind a
correct "RF" suffix stamp and matching 110937 partial VIN.The
floors are finished with a light layer of undercoating while the
X-braced frame and key mechanical components are finished in
standard Satin Black. Behind the L84, an original Borg Warner
4-speed powers a posi-traction axle and big, 3.73 gears. Suspension
stays true to stock, with a double A-arm independent front-half
leading a solid axle rear-clip. There are sway bars at both ends,
and axle straps come in handy during quick takeoffs. The driving
experience is a direct one thanks to manual steering and four-wheel
hydraulic drum brakes, which are surprisingly effective at the
bringing the car to a quick halt. Factory-style exhaust through
factory-style mufflers and angle-cut pipes. At the corners, 15-inch
wheels spin full covers inside 6.70-15 BF Goodrich Silvertown
whitewalls, completing the car in period-correct styling.The car
has Tuxedo carpeting that's protected by thick floor mats. That
carpet extends on the bottom of the restored door panels, freshened
with new hardware and reflectors. The vinyl bucket seats are still
firm and supportive, and the stainless outlines that extend behind
them present as new with a short shifter framed by an original
looking shift plate. The dash is the attractive jet-age carry over
with a dramatic speedometer backing small accessory gauges and a
prominent tachometer. All the chrome pulls and switches show well
and, in the center stack, a Wonder Bar radio tops factory heater
controls. This is a two-top car so, behind the seats, you'll find a
white canvas top which can be hidden and replaced by a body-matched
hardtop whenever you feel so inclined.You will look long and hard
to find a finer example of an L84 car, this Corvette will be sure
to only appreciate in value over time and prove a sound investment
for any classic car enthusiast or Corvette collector.
