Vehicle Description
This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is tired of talking about investments.
Since when did America's first (and greatest) sports car become a
garage queen? If you like to drive, forget looking for a perfect
'Vette, a car like this gorgeous red roadster is what you really
want. Spin the tires, soak up the sun, and let the guys with the
trailers worry about values. You'll be having too much fun to care
anyway.
You've seen cars like this cruising down the road and the guy
behind the wheel is always grinning like an escaped convict. You've
wanted one for years, right? So here's a gorgeous arrest-me-red
roadster that's turn-key and ready to rock. The paint looks
fantastic but isn't so perfect you'll be afraid of the clouds in
the sky, and you can definitely show up at the local cruise-in with
this car and get a lot of respect. It's gorgeous, don't get me
wrong, but it's the kind of gorgeous that the purists would call
"too perfect" or "too nice." That's OK with you, right? It fits
together extremely well with doors that thunk shut with a solid
feeling, and with those blacked-out grilles, Chevy designers really
tried to make the Corvette look aggressive rather than simply
pretty. It was repainted not too long ago and there really aren't
any better choices than Roman Red if you want to attract attention.
The chrome appears to be a combination of nice original stuff and
some restored bits, so it still has a great shine and really
dresses up the glossy paint.
The twin-cockpit design was one of the most endearing features of
the early Corvette, with bucket seats that seem to merge into the
bodywork and the "waterfall" between them to bring the exterior
into the car. The seats have correct covers that were recently
installed, and today they show a comfortable, inviting look that
means long cruises down your favorite road and evenings listening
to the V8 rumble out back. The black steering wheel is a
three-spoke unit that recalls sports cars from Europe and frames
the domed instrument panel and tachometer, although if you look
closely, you'll note it's a smaller-diameter unit that's a very
clever illusion. That chrome shifter manages a 4-speed manual
gearbox so this vintage 'Vette moves like a much younger piece and
provides an involving experience. The AM radio has been replaced by
an aftermarket AM/FM unit with auxiliary inputs and there are newer
Corvette-logo floor mats and seat belts for safety. And just in
case the weather turns on you, there's also a black convertible top
that's in great shape and the trunk is big enough to actually be
useful on road trips.
The engine is a freshly rebuilt 327 cubic inch V8 with a few
upgrades to make it very entertaining to drive. With a mostly stock
look, it runs beautifully with upgrades specifically chosen to make
it more user-friendly. Note the Edelbrock carb living under the
chrome air cleaner, plus an upgraded cooling fan and aluminum
radiator, all working together to make it reliable and fun to
drive. It does still run the original generator, but the ignition
is electronic so it lights off almost instantly. Underneath, the
chassis is pretty stock, right down to the original-style exhaust
system and factory rear end, and it's all quite tidy-looking so you
won't have to worry when you're out cruising. Original steel wheels
with hubcaps give it a period look and it's been fitted with
brutal-looking 205/70/15 blackwall radials all around.
This awesome '62 Corvette says, "Let's rock!" So what are you
waiting for? Call today!