Photo: Mecum
As the iconic American sports car, the Corvette always has something exciting to offer to its fans, no matter the generation it comes from, or the state it is in. That’s why the open market is filled with Vettes, making it extremely easy for people in the market for one to find what they are looking for.
And here’s one we chose for our Chevrolet Month coverage because it caters to the needs of people who dream back to the time when the Corvette got fuel injection for its engines.
Chevrolet began offering the technology as an option in 1957, but only fitted it on some 1,000 units during that first year. It then gradually ramped up production of these Vettes, and in 1962 for instance it produced close to 2,000 of such Fuelies, as they would later become known.
The one here is part of that 1962 batch. It underwent a major restoration process but retained its fuel-injected, matching numbers 327ci (5.3-liter) engine, linked to a 4-speed manual transmission.
Coming as a red over red build (with a white soft top), the car still boasts most original components and parts, from the spare tire to the owner's manual and sales brochure. There are also things like Wonderbar radio, sun visors, and full size wheel covers.
We’re told the chassis is the one that was originally paired with the engine, but there’s one minor issue with it: because the original VIN plate was missing, the builders sourced a Wisconsin tag, and that was fitted on.
The Fuelie was on the list of cars that went under the hammer during the Indianapolis auction held by Mecum at the end of October. It failed to sell at that time, so it’s still out there. The people selling teh car expect the Corvette to eventually snatch up to $75,000.
Chevrolet began offering the technology as an option in 1957, but only fitted it on some 1,000 units during that first year. It then gradually ramped up production of these Vettes, and in 1962 for instance it produced close to 2,000 of such Fuelies, as they would later become known.
The one here is part of that 1962 batch. It underwent a major restoration process but retained its fuel-injected, matching numbers 327ci (5.3-liter) engine, linked to a 4-speed manual transmission.
Coming as a red over red build (with a white soft top), the car still boasts most original components and parts, from the spare tire to the owner's manual and sales brochure. There are also things like Wonderbar radio, sun visors, and full size wheel covers.
We’re told the chassis is the one that was originally paired with the engine, but there’s one minor issue with it: because the original VIN plate was missing, the builders sourced a Wisconsin tag, and that was fitted on.
The Fuelie was on the list of cars that went under the hammer during the Indianapolis auction held by Mecum at the end of October. It failed to sell at that time, so it’s still out there. The people selling teh car expect the Corvette to eventually snatch up to $75,000.
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