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| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette |
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Price: $72,500 |
Last Updated 14 hours ago
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| Year: |
1962 |
| Make: |
Chevrolet |
| Model: |
Corvette |
| Trim: |
N\A |
| Engine: |
V8
370hp solid lifter 350 V8 from a 1970 Z28 |
| Fuel: |
Gasoline |
| Color: |
Factory Correct Honduras Maroon |
| Miles: |
14000 |
| Stock #: |
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| Body Style: |
Convertible |
| Condition: |
Used |
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Vehicle Description
This Corvette has been owned by the same, uber-finicky 72-year-old owner for the past 45 years, and he knows the 3 previous owners before him personally, so the history of this car is very well known. The owner can elaborate on this in great detail, and I can put any genuinely serious buyer for the car in touch with him to discuss those topics. This Vette is a rare factory power window car, of which there were only 700-1000 produced (data sources vary). It's also the last year of a Corvette having a trunk or exposed headlights until 2005. Lots of detail below about this excellent & iconic car.
PAINT/BODY:
* Exceptionally clean, no-hit body. No damage, and no paintwork is required. Very nice driver quality.
* Despite how good it looks, the Honduras Red paint is over 50 years old, which is a testament to the love and care this car has received over the years. It's not without its minor flaws that come from owning and driving a 60+ yr old car with 50+ yr old paint. If having a fresh, $30k paint job is paramount to you, this one isn't that. If however, a beautiful driver that can be fully enjoyed to its limits is your jam, this will give you all that and more.
* The coves are painted a more orange-y metallic to provide subtle contrast. It's very subtle in all but the flattest light angles.
* Nearly all (if not all) of the chrome and trim is original and hasn't been redone.
* No missing pieces, parts, or trim whatsoever. If it's supposed to be there, it's there.
MECHANICAL:
* NOM solid lifter LT1 350cid/370hp V8 out of a 1970 Camaro Z28.
* Reworked heads w/hardened valve seats and slightly lower compression to accommodate today's gasoline.
* Brand new Holley Street Brawler 4bbl carburetor
* Pertronix ignition for easy, instant starts, and smooth idle
* Exceptionally clean engine bay, with no major leaks or issues.
* New steel flywheel, scattershield & block plate
* Rebuilt 4-speed transmission, Hurst shifter, and rebuilt clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing
* 4.11 posi rear end
* All new brakes, including lines, shoes, cylinders, hoses, and the original master cylinder was resleeved/reinstalled
* Factory GM offroad exhaust system (not original to car, but been on it for 50+ years, which is a testament to it being properly warmed up EVERY time it was run).
* All suspension components rebuilt/replaced throughout the car--rides, drives, turns, and stops as it did when new.
INTERIOR:
* All new black upholstery.
* All new high quality carpet and matching floor mats.
* Power window motors both rebuilt and function properly.
* All gauges were removed, rebuilt, tested, and reinstalled and are in working order.
* Original clock rebuilt with quartz movement.
* New complete wiring harness installed (original harness retained). All lights and electric functions work (except horn).
* New heater box installed (heat works great).
* New seat belts installed
* Steering wheel restored
* Modern stereo head unit installed (original Wonderbar radio included).
WHEELS/TIRES:
* Like new 225/75/15 radial tires with the clean "smooth" retro racer appearance
* Show quality painted steel wheels matched to car's exterior paint
* Show quality correct "poverty" caps to complete the muscular look
TOPS:
* Comes with auxiliary hard top in excellent condition that fits and locks into position like it should
* Original white soft top and frame comes with the car, but is not currently installed
This is not a 100-point NCRS restoration car (in other words--a giant coffee table in your garage), and the price clearly reflects this. It is, however a powerful, thoughtfully built/restored driver in absolutely tip-top condition from every aspect, with documented ownership history. It is mechanically as good as you will ever find, with no known issues. A TON of documentation comes with the car, including maintenance/repair receipts, and notes on oil |
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