When it comes to collecting Corvettes, generally speaking, the final year of a generation is often less risky than the first. Most of the kinks and bugs have been worked out, and the final year allows owners the benefit of engineers learning from previous years and enjoying their chosen ride to the fullest. This Roman Red 1962 Chevrolet Corvette represents the final year of the lusted-after first-generation of GM's halo car. Changed from its original white color in 1992, according to receipts, this car retains its white manually-operated soft top but now commands much more attention in its red-on-red configuration.
Inside, we find the matching red interior to be correct, stock, and possibly original. Its three-spoke steering wheel sits in front of the venerable six-pod gauge setup, allowing the driver to keep apprised of all the essential data without taking their eyes off the road. An aftermarket vintage AM/FM radio handles tunes, while an also-aftermarket armrest comes with a cup holder to add a bit more convenience to any road trip.
Under the signature front-hinged Corvette hood, we find a period-correct 327 cubic-inch V-8, the only year it was available for the C1. The stock heads are covered with traditional Chevrolet valve covers, while a single four-barrel Edelbrock carburetor feeds into a matching Edelbrock intake before ultimately heading out through dual-exhaust outfitted with factory replacement mufflers to give this Bowtie beauty an authentic sound.
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Final Year For C1 Roman Red White Convertible Top 327 CID V8 Edelbrock Carb & Intake New Wiring Harness New Water Pump Four Speed Manual Upgraded Front Disc Brakes Upgraded Master Cylinder Maintenance Records Owner's Manual
While remaining mostly stock, this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette benefits from the addition of front disc brakes and an upgraded dual-reservoir master cylinder. The transmission's shifter linkage has been rebuilt, the wiring harness has been replaced, and a new water pump keeps things flowing under the hood. Along with plenty of maintenance records and even its owner's manual, this final-year C1 Corvette is the perfect car for anyone looking to add a headache-free example of the original 'Vette to their collection. Call today!
