This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is finished in triple black and powered by its original fuel-injected 327ci V8, which is paired with a 4-speed T-10 manual gearbox.
The original 327ci small block V8 was recently rebuilt and is equipped with a refurbished Rochester fuel-injection system.
The engine was factory-rated for 360 horsepower and also features an 11.25:1 compression ratio, Duntov solid-lifter camshaft, and high-speed valvetrain.
New AC Delco date-coded spark plugs have been installed in the past 60 days, along with replacement spark plugs wires, distributor cap, accessory belts, and all fluids.
The fuel pump, generator, and starter have also recently been reconditioned.
RPO 675 includes a Posi-traction rear end with 4.11 gearing.
The rear axle has been reconditioned and the rear springs have been re-arched with new liners.
Both front kingpins and various suspension bushings have also been replaced, and a new set of AC Delco shocks come fitted.
The included documentation binder contains the following: Owner’s manual, Original shipping data report, Service guide & protection plan, Electric clock manual, Safety glass and seat belt manual, Delco radio bulletin, Timing and fuel injection bulletin, Several original magazine clippings, Receipts and records from service performed.
Records indicate that the car left GM’s assembly line on March 23, 1962.
It is one of just 246 examples from 1962 equipped with RPO 687, the Heavy-Duty Brakes and Steering Package, and also comes equipped with a 4.11 Posi-traction rear axle, off-road exhaust, and a matching factory hardtop.
New felt window seals and a windshield gasket were also recently added.
New weatherstripping for hardtop accompanies the sale.
A 6-8″ fiberglass patch is visible on the inside of the driver-side front fender.
New correct-type windshield wipers and T3 headlamps come fitted.
RPO 687, the Heavy-Duty Brakes and Steering Package.
The option included a quick-steering adapter, finned brake drums, internal centrifugal brake cooling fans, heavy-duty brake linings and hold-down springs, vented backing plates, HD shocks, and more.
The RPO 687 package also included a set a removable “elephant ear” air scoops to help cool the front brakes, as well as steel rear ducts, both of which are included.
The matching black interior benefits from a rebuilt clock and a replacement heater core.
A set of Irving seat belts were recently installed for judging purposes.
The windshield wiper system has been rebuilt.
1,105 miles are currently shown on the odometer, which have rolled over once.
