Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a body-off restoration
Numbers-matching 327 cubic inch Chevrolet V8
Numbers-matching Borg-Warner 4-speed manual transmission
Roman Red paint / White top
Red vinyl interior
15-inch steel wheels
One of the best aspects of the first-generation Corvette is the
car's ability to suit a wide variety of personalities without ever
straying from its performance roots. From refined to sinister, a
change of wheels and color is all it really takes to show these
Chevys in an entirely new light. This 1962 roadster airs on the
classier side of possibilities thanks to its timeless Roman Red
exterior and striking Red cockpit. But don't let that fashionable
look fool you � there's always serious firepower under American
fiberglass! Speaking of American, there's never a bad time for a
great version of America's favorite sports car. So, pledge a few
minutes to check out this clean, road-ready C1!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Sealed in bright 2-stage, this lust worthy Vette was carefully
restored to better-than-new condition thanks to a detailed,
body-off restoration. As you can see from our high-resolution
photography, the car's profile features great alignment, reflecting
a gracefully-aged finish that's been polished to a stellar shine.
That body's combination of form, fit and flash reinforces the fact
that this Chevy was a solid driver before its detailed
metamorphosis began. And today, it rolls as one fully sorted curve
carver that's virtually guaranteed to captivate and impress!
For 1962, Chevrolet further refined an already great body style to
create a perfect send-off for the C1. At the front of the car, a
black grille floats chrome frames behind a full bumper, which bends
around a chrome tag bracket and peaked fenders that are capped by
quad head lamps. Between those stainless-trimmed fenders,
chrome-trimmed parking lights balance a broad header script that's
centered on a '62-exclusive header emblem. Follow the hood toward a
crystal-clear windshield, wrapped in well-preserved stainless,
that's traced in clean canvas and cleared by polished wipers.
Beneath that glass, a correct driver's mirror reflects ornate
rockers, traditional handles and monochromatic coves that are
dressed in small cross-flags and '62-exclusive grilles. And at the
back of the car, a 'ducktail' decklid centers a translucent
Corvette roundel between chrome bumpers, a chrome tag frame, simple
taillights and a factory antenna.
ENGINE
Tilt this roadster's lightweight hood and you'll find a 327 cubic
inch Chevrolet V8 that hangs a familiar 3782870 casting number
behind a date-correct "RC" suffix stamp and matching 111494 partial
VIN. At the top of that spry mill, a louvered air cleaner funnels
wind in to a big Carter carburetor that's threaded onto fresh
stainless fuel lines. Below that juice box, a cast iron intake
perfectly complements stamped and painted valve covers. At the back
of that intake, chrome-cased ignition shoots spark past correct
exhaust manifolds. And at the front of those tubes, a
Harrison-branded radiator cycles coolant through pliable hoses and
old school tower clamps. Naturally, brilliant Chevy Orange paint
coats the engine from its clean oil pan all the way to its
chrome-capped oil filler and, as always, looks great against GM's
Satin Black bay. As expected, correct decals are present and
accounted for. And details like a tagged generator, a familiar
Harrison expansion tank, a Delco Moraine master cylinder and a
reproduction Delco battery ensure this Vette runs every bit as good
as it looks.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Flip this Vette upside down and you'll find a solid, Satin Black
X-frame that's bolted to clean, hit-free floors. Behind the hot
motor, a VIN-stamped Borg Warner 4-speed twists torque through a
rebuilt GM axle. Naturally, that drivetrain rolls on a restored
double A-arm front and solid axle rear suspension. At the corners
of the car, standard drum brakes supplement good handling
characteristics with solid and confident stops. Exhaust is funneled
through 2.5-inch, true-dual pipes, which make excellent use of long
turbo mufflers. And power meets the pavement though Tuxedo Black
steelies, which spin 6.70-15 Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewalls
around traditional stainless wheel covers.
INTERIOR
Open this C1's tossable doors and you'll find a seamless Red
interior that appears to have been completely replaced during the
car's thoughtful rebirth. Seating comes courtesy of familiar vinyl
thrones. From the driver's perch, a painted and padded dash hangs
rebuilt gauges between a polished mirror, a rebuilt clock and a
requisite Wonder Bar radio. Below that dash, a polished shifter
sails textured carpet, which is protected by color-keyed floor
mats. At the sides of that carpet, stainless-trimmed door panels
hang small armrests behind traditional handles. In front of the
driver, a speed-drilled steering wheel spins a leather-wrapped rim
around a polished cross-flag hub. And behind the passengers, a
matted trunk boasts enough room for a picnic basket and ample
detailing supplies.
A highly desirable drop-top that wraps a well-maintained, body-off
restoration around a hot V8 and tough 4-speed transmission, this
slick Corvette offers a little something for everyone. And what's
better: it's exactly the kind of classic that provides endless fun
on the highway and celebrity status in the parking lot. Don't miss
the opportunity to experience a stellar piece of American
automotive history!