With just 21,643 miles from new, this Tuxedo Black 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible features a Fawn Beige interior and is powered by a 327/250 HP Chevrolet small-block with a 4-barrel carburetor. It is mated to a 3-speed manual transmission and also features manual steering and brakes, an AM radio, a tachometer, a heater/defroster, both a black hardtop and black soft top, and a clock. Steel wheels mount American Classic whitewall tires and full wheel covers. The 1962 model year marked the last of the line for the first-generation series, which was introduced in 1953. Its revised ducktail rear end styling, first seen in 1961, gave a partial preview of the new second-generation Sting Ray design that debuted in 1963, while other styling changes for 1962 included a body-colored side cove, a blacked-out grille and ribbed rocker panel molding. The phasing out of the first-generation Corvette also meant that it was the last time the Corvette would have a beam rear axle. Likewise, an opening decklid would not return until the C5, and exposed headlamps would not be seen again until the C6. In many ways, the 1962 Corvette was a significant year in the evolution of the breed. The most significant changes for the 1962 Corvette, however, took place under the hood. The 283 CI V-8 was replaced with a new, larger 327 CI version of the venerable Chevrolet small-block V-8. Its bore was enlarged from 3.875 inches to an even 4 inches, and the stroke was lengthened one-quarter inch to 3.25 inches. The engine featured a forged steel crankshaft and an improved induction system, along with a modified intake manifold, larger valves and a 10.5:1 compression ratio. The base engine used a Carter WCFB 4-barrel carburetor and developed 250 HP at 4,400 RPM, with 350 lb-ft of torque at 2,800 RPM. Combined with the standard 3-speed manual transmission, the 327 provided docile, yet very impressive, performance. With its low mileage, attractive color combination and rock-solid powertrain design, this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a great example of a base drivetrain, two-top, late first-generation Corvette that would be a prized possession for any car enthusiast.
