The owner of this 1962 Corvette describes it as a true jewel that could be your crown jewel. You will find this classic listed for sale here on eBay. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, it is offered with a clear title. The seller has set a BIN of $55,500 but the option is there to make an offer. A big thanks must go to Barn Finder Patrick S for bringing this classic to our attention.
The seller has decided to part with this Corvette due to major health issues. He is very thorough in his description of the car. He states that it comes with both a hardtop and a soft-top, and both are in good condition. He then not only identifies every potential fault with the car but also provides information on companies and services that can assist with rectifying these faults. The car does not wear its original paint. It was repainted in its original Ermine White during the 1980s. There was also a minor dent in the passenger door which I believe was repaired at around the same time. The car does appear to be solid, and the provided underside shot tends to indicate a good, solid car.
The interior is all original and in good condition. There is a tear on the driver’s seat which has been repaired, but replacement covers are available at a reasonable price if the new owner is seeking perfection. The radio does work, but if you push the Wonderbar button it blows the fuse. The clock also doesn’t work and will require attention. Once again the seller provides information on repair services and ball-park figures to get these faults rectified.
Under the hood is the matching numbers 327ci engine backed by the original 4-speed transmission. The seller has replaced the radiator with one that is nearly identical to the original. However, if the new owner is seeking a perfect restoration he is including the original that can be reconditioned. The only mechanical issue appears to be an adjustment issue with the clutch pedal. Occasionally this sticks down, and the seller states that it merely requires adjustment. Otherwise, it doesn’t appear as though there are any other mechanical issues of note. The seller also includes a number of items such as hoses, belts, tags and correct valve covers to finish the car off.
It appears on the surface that this 1962 Corvette will only require minor detail work to bring it up to a #2 grade car. Of course, whether this is correct will depend entirely on a decent inspection, which is something that the seller actually is encouraging. Unless it underwent a full restoration it will never be a #1 grade car, but if it was a #1 then the temptation to drive it would be reduced for fear of it getting scratched or stone-chipped. If you are scared to drive it then that really destroys the main reason that you would own a car like this: To drive and enjoy it.
Man, I love ’62s. Still have the bones of that great original styling, but with the sleek Stingray tail and minimal chrome. I’d argue they’re the most tasteful of all the Corvettes.
My favorite era of Vette by a long shot. For me it would be a driver even if it was a #1 car. IMHO if you can afford to own it, you can afford to drive it. I wish I could afford to park this at my place..
& for me it’s the 2 yr younger (plus) w/the ‘Italian” rear end.
I love 62’s, and this one looks to be pretty nice, though I do have an issue with some of the sellers statements.
I doubt that this car qualifies as a NCRS Bow Tie candidate. Bow Tie judging is broken down into four categories, exterior, interior, mechanical, and chassis, with a Bow Tie “Star” being awarded for each category. To receive a Star, a certain percentage of each category, has to be completely original in both parts and finishes. Having been repainted, eliminates the possibility of receiving the exterior Star. It appears that the engine and engine compartment have received a “rattle can” restoration, making it pretty difficult to get the mechanical Star. The carpet is not original, and neither are the seat belts and pedal pads. These may not be enough to prevent receiving the interior Star, but it would be close. The chassis pictures aren’t good enough to make a judgement about the underside, but if the chassis is “cleaned and black out painted” (the sellers words), then the chassis would not pass Bow Tie judging either.
It drives me crazy when sellers claim a car is matching numbers, and don’t include a picture of the engine stamp pad. Especially when the engine has 68 327 valve covers on it.
Any buyer should just leave the old radiator behind, unless they want to sell it for scrap. The original radiators were aluminum, and can not be repaired. DeWitts sells a 100% correct reproduction for $1000, and it is the only way to go with one of these cars.
This could be a very nice 62 for someone to drive and enjoy, or a pretty easy restoration, but take the seller’s claims about it being a survivor candidate, with a grain of salt.
“DeWitts sells a 100% correct reproduction for $1000, and it is the only way to go with one of these cars.”
A grand for a radiator? I’ve got a motorcycle that I’ve put over 6k miles onto this summer and have about that much money tied up in it.
Yeah you could go that way if you want and be “correct” This one just might be a candidate for that effort. One the great things about the corvette line is the aftermarket support/forums. I put an aluminum radiator in my 63 that i purchased on a forum for 140 bucks new.
i restored a 62 years ago, 327, 300 automatic. only made about 250 of them, the carberator [sp] was only made that year, paid a grand for it.
this car is overpriced, like most.
Out here in the farming/waterman country as far as I know there were no cars–or hot rods– with headers, or the sound we associate with them. One ’62 spring day in our un-airconditioned 2-story high school we were suffering the heat and junior English class when we heard The Sound. My buddy and I eased our heads around to School Street, which did a 90-degree in front of the school. Down the street, ambling the couple hundred yards toward the 90 came a Vette as the one in this article. He eased around the corner, revved it–The Sound!!–dumped the clutch and left tire for at least 1/8 mile.
My girlfriend at that time–beautiful, smart, and soft-spoken, sitting right next to me in the next aisle–was replaced for far more than a few minutes that day in my teen mind. Sometimes she and I chat and remember fondly The Night in the back of my ’54 Coupe de Ville, but absolutely no memory I have is as strong as hearing the exhaust note of that 62. Wish these old bones could enter, exit, and drive it!
Looks like a nice car but the shadows in the pics make it hard to see. Guess if you were interested you would look the car over anyway. Good luck to the seller and new owner.
I agree with gbvette62. Having said that it looks like a good buy. The trunk gaps look a little wonky but for a good looking driver this would be it.
I wish I still I had my ’62…a twin to this one.
Dent?
I wonder how pissed my wife would be if I used my 401K on this? Maybe she would believe it’s a better investment than the market.
Nice car but only if you happen to be the same size as Mickey Rooney.