This Chevrolet Corvette C1 got away, but there are more like it here.

1962 Chevrolet Corvette 327/360 Fuelie

Bid to $89,000 on 2/23/24

This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette was first delivered to Don Allen Midtown Chevrolet of Manhattan, New York, and it was acquired by the seller in 2012 from the estate of the previous owner of 39 years. A multi-year restoration that began under previous ownership was completed in 2023, and the car subsequently received NCRS Top Flight honors. Power is from a rebuilt fuel-injected 327ci V8 linked with a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction limited-slip differential. The body was removed from the frame and refinished in Honduras Maroon, and the interior was reupholstered in black. Features include a removable hardtop, a black soft top, 15″ steel wheels, a heater, and a Wonder Bar AM radio. This C1 Corvette is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with an owner’s manual, spare parts, work records and photos, a previous title and ownership history, and Connecticut registration in the current owner’s name.

The fiberglass body was removed from the frame and refinished in Honduras Maroon, and the windshield and window glass were replaced. Features include a matching removable hardtop, a black soft top, quad headlights, color-matched coves, and polished bumpers and trim.

The 15″ steel wheels feature simulated knock-off spinner covers and are mounted with Firestone Deluxe Champion-branded bias-ply whitewall tires measuring 6.70-15. An additional set of 15″ wheels with American Classic 205/75 radial whitewall tires is included in the sale. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drums.

The two bucket seats are reupholstered in black vinyl, and interior equipment includes a dash-mounted rearview mirror, a heater, a Wonder Bar AM radio, lap belts, an analog clock, and a rubber trunk mat. The radio has been refurbished. The seller notes that the front weather stripping and the driver’s side attachment bracket need to be replaced on the hardtop.

The three-spoke steering wheel frames a refurbished instrument cluster that includes a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,600-rpm redline as well as gauges for coolant temperature, amperage, oil pressure, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 39k miles, approximately 1k of which were added under current ownership.

The rebuilt 327ci V8 was factory-equipped with Rochester mechanical fuel injection and a high-lift camshaft for a rating of 360 horsepower when new.

The stamping on the engine pad is shown above. The RF suffix is consistent with a 327ci V8 rated at 360 horsepower and designated for a 1962 Corvette with Rochester mechanical fuel injection, a high-lift camshaft, and a manual transmission.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Borg-Warner T-10 four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction limited-slip differential, both of which were rebuilt. The transmission stamping is shown in the gallery.

The car received an NCRS Top Flight Award at the Northeast Chapter Spring Meet in May 2023 with a score of 97.8 out of 100. An NCRS Shipping Data report is also included in the sale.

A removable hardtop and stand, an additional set of wheels, work records and photos, a July 1969-dated title from a previous owner, an owner’s manual, removed window glass, off-road mufflers, additional hardtop hardware, a can of paint, and service manuals are included in the sale.

The car does not have a title, as it is registered in a state that does not issue titles for a vehicle of its age. It is being sold on its Connecticut registration and a bill of sale.

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Auction Result

High Bid	USD $89,000 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	February 23, 2024 at 12:48PM PT
Bids	24

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