Photo: eBay seller eeee_k
1962 was the final C1 year, and despite the subtle changes, the Corvette continued to sell like hotcakes. Chevrolet produced 14,531 units, up from 10,939 cars in 1961.
The GM brand no longer offered a two-tone paint on the Corvette, and the company also tweaked the list of equipment available for this model. The heater and the defroster became standard equipment on the new Corvette, but Chevrolet allowed customers to remove them anyway in case they were specifically interested in cutting weight for improved performance.
The 283 was already dropped, so the Corvette lineup moved to an exclusive 327 offering.
The 1962 Corvette in these photos has emerged after nearly 50 years in storage, with seller eeee_k explaining that the car was moved to storage after being involved in an accident. The crash caused damage to the front clip, and the owner explained that they had to remove the hood completely because the interior hood latch was broken.
The Corvette was purchased used from a dealership in 1970, but it ended up in storage due to the crash. It spent approximately four years under the clear sky in Arizona before being transferred to Sparks, Nevada. It spent the next decades in a garage.
Described as a barn find, this Corvette doesn't come in its best shape, so restoring it and producing a daily driver isn't easy. The engine is still under the hood (though it's unclear if it's the original unit) and "looks great and holds oil with no leaks." It turns over manually, though you should find a good mechanic to inspect it before committing to a purchase.
The owner promises that all exterior parts are still around, including the chrome, though it doesn't mean everything is usable. 50 years in storage could significantly affect the overall condition, so an in-person or third-party inspection is mandatory. The odometer indicates 89,000 miles (approximately 143,000 km), and considering the car has been sleeping in storage for so long, it probably spent a lot of time under the road with the previous owners.
The owner seems to be very optimistic about the resale value of this project, as they configured the auction to start at $22,500. Moreover, they also enabled a reserve, meaning that this won't be the selling price, though I expect the reserve to be set to approximately $30K. The price seems to be the main shortcoming for interested buyers, as nobody entered the race to take this Corvette home until today.
The car is still sitting in Sparks, Nevada, so contact the seller to discuss the details for a thorough inspection. You'll need a trailer to take the car home if you reach an agreement. The auction will end in eight days, hopefully with someone sending a bid to unlock the reserve.
The 283 was already dropped, so the Corvette lineup moved to an exclusive 327 offering.
The 1962 Corvette in these photos has emerged after nearly 50 years in storage, with seller eeee_k explaining that the car was moved to storage after being involved in an accident. The crash caused damage to the front clip, and the owner explained that they had to remove the hood completely because the interior hood latch was broken.
The Corvette was purchased used from a dealership in 1970, but it ended up in storage due to the crash. It spent approximately four years under the clear sky in Arizona before being transferred to Sparks, Nevada. It spent the next decades in a garage.
Described as a barn find, this Corvette doesn't come in its best shape, so restoring it and producing a daily driver isn't easy. The engine is still under the hood (though it's unclear if it's the original unit) and "looks great and holds oil with no leaks." It turns over manually, though you should find a good mechanic to inspect it before committing to a purchase.
The owner promises that all exterior parts are still around, including the chrome, though it doesn't mean everything is usable. 50 years in storage could significantly affect the overall condition, so an in-person or third-party inspection is mandatory. The odometer indicates 89,000 miles (approximately 143,000 km), and considering the car has been sleeping in storage for so long, it probably spent a lot of time under the road with the previous owners.
The owner seems to be very optimistic about the resale value of this project, as they configured the auction to start at $22,500. Moreover, they also enabled a reserve, meaning that this won't be the selling price, though I expect the reserve to be set to approximately $30K. The price seems to be the main shortcoming for interested buyers, as nobody entered the race to take this Corvette home until today.
The car is still sitting in Sparks, Nevada, so contact the seller to discuss the details for a thorough inspection. You'll need a trailer to take the car home if you reach an agreement. The auction will end in eight days, hopefully with someone sending a bid to unlock the reserve.
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