A red Corvette, a four-speed, and Rochester fuel injection. That's
a combination that gets an enthusiast's attention before the hood
even comes up. This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette closes out the
first-generation Corvette era with serious small-block credentials.
Chevrolet built 14,531 Corvettes for 1962, but just 1,918 received
the 360-horsepower fuel-injected 327, putting the factory Fuelie in
distinctly exclusive company.
Under the hood sits the original, matching-numbers RF-code 327ci
V8, backed by a four-speed manual transmission. Its original
Rochester mechanical fuel-injection system is the centerpiece,
delivering the hardware that made the 360-horsepower combination
Chevrolet's top Corvette engine offering that year. Finned aluminum
Corvette valve covers complete the engine's unmistakable
appearance, while dual exhaust supplies the small-block
soundtrack.
Finished in red with a white convertible top, this restored
Corvette keeps its presentation rooted in the period. Original
wheel covers and whitewall tires complement the classic bodywork,
while driver-quality paint makes this a car you can appreciate
beyond the show field. The combination has plenty of visual punch
without needing oversized wheels or modern styling tricks.
Inside, red bucket seats, a center console, and a floor-mounted
shifter put the essentials right where they belong. The factory
tachometer keeps engine speed in view, and manual steering and
manual brakes preserve the hands-on character of an early
Corvette.
With its original fuel-injected drivetrain, four-speed gearbox, and
red-on-red presentation, this '62 brings together the details that
make a C1 Fuelie special. Drop the white top, grab the shifter, and
enjoy a Corvette from the days when small-block performance
demanded your full participation.
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