1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1962

Listed price

$109,900

Location

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

678 miles

The 1962 Corvette holds a special place in the model's storied history, representing the culmination and refinement of the first generation, often referred to as the C1. This was the final year for exposed headlights and the solid rear axle, bidding farewell to the styling cues that defined its formative years while ushering in a new era of performance. With its sculpted coves and aggressive stance, the '62 was a visual masterpiece, but it was under the hood where it truly shone. This year marked the introduction of the legendary 327 cubic inch V8, available in various states of tune, cementing the Corvette's reputation as America's premier sports car before the arrival of the revolutionary C2 Sting Ray. This particular 1962 Corvette is a stunning example of a meticulously restored C1, benefiting from a frame-off restoration completed in 2020. Showing a mere 678 miles since its revival, it presents in a captivating Honduras Maroon exterior, complemented by a sharp black interior and a matching black convertible top. Power comes from its correct, numbers-matching 327ci V8, which has been expertly bored to 331ci and now produces a robust 360 horsepower. This power is channeled through a precise 4-speed manual transmission, enhanced by a Hurst shifter, and put to the pavement via a 3.70 Posi rear end. Modern driving confidence is assured with Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored C1 Corvette, ready to be driven and admired.