1962 Chevrolet Corvette

350ci V8 | Aftermarket Steering Wheel | Aftermarket AM/FM Radio System

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LOT #

240923021

Classic Car

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All the information and photos on this listing are from when this vehicle was originally listed on ExoticCarTrader.com
Make:
Model:
VIN:
20867S102251
Lot Number:
240923021
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
58,699 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
350ci V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Red
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
California
  • 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
  • 350ci V8
  • Electronic Fuel Injection
  • 4-Speed Manual
  • RWD
  • Red Exterior
  • Black Interior
  • Electronic Tachometer
  • Aftermarket Steering Wheel - Original Included
  • Aftermarket AM/FM Radio System - Wonderbar Included
  • Replaced Clutch (3 Years Ago)
  • Current Owner Reports One Strip Chrome Interior Missing
  • Current Owner Reports Heater Does Not Operate
  • Current Owner Reports Garage Kept Since First Owned For 38 Years
  • Current Owner Reports New 350ci V8 Engine Installed 10 Years Ago
  • Posi Traction Rear End

Overview of 1962 Chevrolet Corvette For Sale by Owner

Chevy’s Corvette is America’s favorite sports car, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Introduced in 1953 and now on the eighth generation, the Corvette continues to captivate the hearts and thrill the psyche of performance seekers all over the country. Corvettes have even found their way beyond our borders and across the seas. But what about the good old classic Corvettes? Well, you can find cars like this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette for sale. This car has reportedly been garage kept for 38 years, and bears just 59,000 miles on the clock. But it’s got a new engine that was installed ten years ago, and bears just 15,000 miles on it. So it’s definitely a car that’s worth buying without a second thought.

Exterior and Interior

This lovely first-generation 1962 Chevrolet Corvette wears a coat of red that’s a repaint from 30 years ago. However, the garage-kept nature of the car has ensured that the paintwork looks fantastic despite its age. At the same time, the rear bumper was reportedly rechromed, the front windshield was replaced and the hard top was repainted. The car does include a soft top which is said to be wearing, as per the current owner. No worries, because this car looks glorious top-up or top-down, with its exposed dual headlamps, period alloy wheels and BF Goodrich white-lettered tires. The interior of this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette reportedly sports a new dash from 30 years ago, and is said to be missing a chrome strip. But it’s still a pleasant place to be. Two black leather seats are provided for driver and a lucky passenger. There’s an aftermarket wood-rimmed steering wheel, a comprehensive gauge pack that includes an electronic tachometer, and an aftermarket AM/FM radio. The current owner says that the original steering wheel is available with the sale of the car. We’re also told that the heater does not operate.

Engine

The new engine that this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette packs is a 350ci V8 with electronic fuel injection for more power and reliability. It’s mated to the car’s original 4-speed manual transmission. The current owner says that the clutch was replaced three years ago. A new radiator and alternator were also installed with the new engine. A Positraction rear end is present to handle power transfer duties to the road.

Walk-around Video of this Chevrolet Corvette

1962 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Coupe

For Sale
ASK: $27,799
Miles: 63,156
Estimated: $274.33/mo

The 1962 Ford Thunderbird represents an era when American personal luxury cars were designed to make a statement, combining dramatic styling, powerful V8 engines, and an emphasis on comfort that distinguished them from conventional automobiles. Part of the third-generation Thunderbird lineup, affectionately known as the "Bullet Bird" for its distinctive streamlined design, the 1962 model featured a sculpted body, prominent chrome detailing, and a luxurious passenger compartment that reflected Ford's ambitious approach to personal transportation. This particular 1962 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Coupe, showing 63,156 miles, is finished in Corinthian White over a striking Red interior and boasts an especially interesting ownership history dating back to its original purchase on October 15, 1962. According to the seller, the vehicle has passed through just three owners, with the current owner retaining it since July 2007 and overseeing an extensive series of refresh and maintenance efforts. Even more intriguing is the discovery of original Ford ROT manufacturing sheets, period service receipts, factory assembly markings, and other historical artifacts that provide a tangible connection to the car's earliest years. Powered by a 390ci V8 paired with a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, this Thunderbird also benefits from reported upper-engine rebuilding, cooling system improvements, renewed brake components, and a retrofit air conditioning system. With its distinctive color combination, documented historical discoveries, and extensive collection of accompanying spare parts, this Thunderbird presents an appealing combination of classic American luxury and enthusiast provenance.

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