1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1962

Listed price

$68,500

Location

Hammonton, New Jersey

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

81,213 miles

The 1962 Corvette holds a special place in the pantheon of American sports cars, representing the culmination of the first generation C1 design before the radical C2 "Sting Ray" arrived. It was the final year for exposed headlights, the solid rear axle, and the signature chrome "teeth" grille, blending classic Corvette aesthetics with significant performance advancements. This year saw the introduction of the legendary 327 cubic-inch V8, offering a range of potent outputs and cementing the Corvette's reputation as a true performance machine capable of competing with the best from Europe. With 14,531 units produced, the '62 remains a highly sought-after model, celebrated for its blend of timeless style and burgeoning power. This particular 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a stunning example, presented in an iconic combination of Roman Red with a matching red interior and a crisp white convertible top. Under the hood resides its numbers-matching 327 cubic-inch V8, factory-rated at a robust 300 horsepower, paired with a desirable four-speed manual transmission. Showing a mere 0 miles on the odometer since its recent refresh, this Corvette has clearly been cherished, having just received a comprehensive detailing and a host of maintenance items including a new windshield, oil change, heavy-duty battery, thermostat, and an electric cooling fan, ensuring it runs as fantastically as it looks. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully maintained, numbers-matching C1 Corvette in a highly desirable specification.