1962 Chevrolet Corvette for sale $74,995
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette $74,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $74,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
Puristsand#44; this may not be your cup of teaand#44; but if youre a guy who loves the old-school Corvette look with all the modern conveniencesand#44; then this is the Vette for you. 1962 was the final year of the C1 or solid axle Corvette and theres an undeniable appeal to these cars that none of its later siblings were able to capture. The fact that this one is also beautifully built and insanely fastand#44; welland#44; that only makes it easier to love. The main thing is that this car has not been substantially cut or altered in a way that erases its identity or the basic old car feeling of a vintage Vette. The bodywork is totally stock and was repainted about five years ago using a period combination of Roman Red and Ermine White that still looks great today. Yesand#44; we know that the 62 didnt have contrasting side covesand#44; but given how great it looksand#44; who can blame a guy for making it work here? This isnt an NCRS car anyway. The finish is holding up rather welland#44; with a brilliant shine and very nice fiberglass underneathand#44; making this a car that will get second glances and holds up under scrutiny. In factand#44; if not for the flashy wheelsand#44; this car could probably pass for a restored stocker at many showsand#44; which was entirely the point. Experts will also note the crossed flag emblems on the fendersand#44; but otherwise the details are exactly rightand#44; from the bright chrome bumpers and grille to the beautiful round insignia on the deck lid. Nobody will ever argue that this isnt a great-looking Corvette. The interior maintains the illusionand#44; with factory-style buckets tucked neatly under the rear deck. Everything has been restoredand#44; so the upholstery is in excellent shape with minimal wearand#44; there are recent carpets on the floorand#44; and the door panels are very accurate reproduction pieces. The gauges are in excellent condition and theyre all fully functionaland#44; and itll take a sharp eye to spot the aftermarket steering wheel which uses stock-style spokes and a slightly fatter rim. The original PowerGlide 2-speed automatic has been replaced by a TH350 3-speed and the shifter cleverly hides that upgradeand#44; and even the radio looks OEM. It includes a nicely fitted white convertible top for emergencies as well as a white painted convertible top that provides awesome contrastand#44; especially with the side coves painted to match. The engine isnt radicaland#44; a 327 cubic inch V8 that dates to 1965 or so and its been rebuilt and detailed to look correct. Dont be fooledand#44; howeverand#44; because theres a FAST fuel injection system making it run and an MSD electronic ignition system. The air cleanerand#44; chrome ignition shieldsand#44; and valve cover decals help with the illusionand#44; but youll note a few modern parts tucked in thereand#44; including an alternatorand#44; upgraded aluminum radiatorand#44; and a modern brake master cylinder. The front suspension is a fresh Jim Meyers C4 setup with A-armsand#44; coil-oversand#44; and rack-and-pinion steeringand#44; plus there are big disc brakes at all four corners. In back theres a familiar live axle with a giant sway bar bolted onand#44; so this car rides and handles like no early Vette youve ever driven. The dual exhaust has the right combination of aggression and tone and the wheels are right-sized 17-inchers with 215/50/17 BFGoodrich T/A radials all around. This resto-mod nails it: the best of the C1 look with just the right upgrades to make it fastand#44; funand#44; and reliable. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Fair Deal, 1.0% below market avg. What's this? |