For Sale at Auction: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette in Amelia Island, Florida

Chassis No. 20867S103476
Engine No. 2103476 F1122RF

By 1962, the Corvette had evolved through nearly a decade of refinements to become the most developed and final iteration of the original C1 generation. While Chevrolet was preparing to launch the second-generation C2 the following year, they continued improving the outgoing model right up to the end.

The 1962 model introduced several visual updates including body-color side coves that flowed seamlessly into the bodywork and the removal of polished stainless steel trim borders. The biggest news for 1962 was found under the hood with the introduction of the larger 327 cu-in V8 engine with outputs ranging from 250 hp to 360 hp. Chevrolet saved the best for last with the 1962 "Fuelie." Of the 14,531 Corvettes produced for 1962, just 1,918 were ordered with the most potent available power plant, the 327 cu-in, 360-hp V8 carrying the RPO option code 582. It was little wonder, as checking the box for RPO 582 added $484.20 to the bottom line-quite a sum in 1962. Equipped as such, the 1962 Corvette was a genuine performance machine capable of 140 mph.

This striking example of the final and fully evolved 1962 model-year Corvette is presented in RPO 582 fuel-injected configuration, mated to an optional four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential with a 4.11:1 ratio. After years of ownership in Southern California, the Corvette underwent a comprehensive two-year, frame-off restoration initiated in 1998. Finished in the early 2000s, the car received multiple awards including a Bloomington Gold Certificate in 2001 and was later invited to be shown at the 2002 Bloomington Gold Special Collection "Corvette Evolution" 50th anniversary event held at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois. The bodywork is finished in Sateen Silver, paired with a Red interior and a black pinpoint soft top. Remaining in beautifully restored condition, the car is also joined by a matching Sateen Silver hardtop, a Wonderbar radio, an off-road exhaust, spinner hubcaps, and Firestone whitewall tires.

Featuring the highest output available for any C1 Corvette mated to the most desirable four-speed manual transmission, this 1962 Corvette is a thrill to drive and would be right at home on high-speed rallies such as the Copperstate 1000. Well maintained since its restoration, this end-of-the-run '62 Fuelie is pure Americana in a very powerful package.