Finding a well-functioning, immaculate-looking 1962 Chevrolet Corvette like this one being offered by County Corvette
is always quite tempting. After all, it’s the final production year for
the C1 or first generation of America’s sports car. You get those
classic, understated looks, and this one features both a white soft top
and a white removable hard top.
The restoration work on this
car left nothing untouched, resulting in pure artwork on wheels. Both
the body and chassis are original, and the seller states this car has
never been wrecked. All the glass but the windshield is original, and
the replacement windshield is correct in its shape. Glassworks restored
the hardtop, which matches the smooth body panels perfectly. In fact,
you can inspect that luscious red coat closely and not find
imperfections or damage, the owner having taken excellent care of this
ride after a repainting in 2009.
Also looking perfect is the black
interior, with no rips or tears in the seat or carpeting. All the
factory controls and gauges are present, as are the OE window cranks and
door pulls.
Mechanically, this C1 Corvette is in solid running
condition. As part of the restoration process, the engine was rebuilt
with a correct .020 overbore and 340 solid lifter cam. There’s a nice
4-speed manual transmission, which was also rebuilt. A spin-on oil
adapter has been added, making oil changes faster and easier, while the
correct canister housing and filter are included. The original spiral
shocks have been swapped for Delcos. However, the original voltage
regulator is present and working. You’ll get the T3 headlights for the
car, but it currently has halogens installed.
Thanks to the
popularity of the Corvette, you can find quite a few 1962 C1s on the
market. However, few are as original as this one, which has a nice
show-stopping presentation that will pass muster with the toughest
critics. The professional restoration has been thoroughly documented and
receipts for the work are included in the sale. If you’re a lover of
Corvettes or are just looking for a good investment car, this is a great
one to consider.
