1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Factory Options:RPO 102 Wonderbar Signal Seeking RadioRPO 419 Auxiliary HardtopRPO 583 327ci. 300hp EngineRPO 685 4 Speed manual TransmissionRPO 1832 Narrow Whitewall TiresColors: Roman Red ExteriorBlack InteriorBlack Soft TopRoman Red HazrdtopThis car was purchased from Boston back in 2006. It has only seen less then 3000 miles since owning it. and always garaged stored. Prior to that it came from AZ in 97 when it received new paint and chrome. Motor: In the winter of 1997-98 the motor (#112062 F0601RD) was taken out of the car and completely rebuilt. The motor had been previously fitted for unleaded gasoline. The motor displays the correct valve covers. air cleaner. ignition shielding and heat shielding. A new alternator has replaced the old generator. A new Pertronix Ignitor solid-state breakerless electronic ignition replaces the old points and condenser and is invisible underneath the stock distributor cap. The motor is very strong and generates tremendous torque across the entire RPM range. Eletronics: All the wiring harnesses have been replaced with new correct harnesses. Tranmission: The four Speed M21 manual transmission has been completely rebuilt. The Shifter linkage is new. The shifter is the correct 62 shifter with the reverse lockout and white ballClutch: In 2003 a brand new heavy duty clutch was installed in the car. Rear End: The rear end was rebuilt and a set of GM gears with a ratio of 3. 27 was installed. This is an excellent gear ratio for a car that is both driven in town and on the highway. This gear gives plenty of get up and go off the line and yet allows for highway driving at reasonable RPMs. Suspension: The front suspension was completely rebuilt with all correct parts in 2003Soft-top: A new correct black soft-top was installed in 2004Hardtop: The correct 1962 optional hardtop in Roman Red comes with the car. Interior: In the winter of 2001-2002 the interior of the car (including the dash and windshield) were completely restored to factory correct specs. The windshield is correct and new. All the metal work around the windshield and passenger compartment was removed. buffed. and polished. All the rubber pieces around the windshield and dash were replaced. The dash pad and vinyl coverings were replaced. All the gauges were rebuilt. All the pot-metal was repainted. The dash and interior are 100% correct and look awesome. All the gauges. the clock. the courtesy light. the directional. the headlights and taillights. and the heater/defroster and fan are fully operational. The carpeting is the correct 1962 Tuxedo Black; however the sunlight has caused the carpeting to fade. Emblems: All the emblems and badges are correct. Wheels: The wheels are correct in both size and color. The car has the correct 1962 wheel covers with the correct wheel spinners and narrow whitewalls. (The tires are radials. which are not correct. but give a much better ride than the old bias ply tires. )Radio: In 2000 the Wonderbar Radio was removed from the car and sent out to Ecklars. The radio was rebuilt on the inside and now receives and plays both AM and FM stations. The Radio appears perfectly stock from the outside and operates exactly the same as it did prior to being rebuilt. Overall Appearance: The exterior (slight crack in paint by the hood latch on passenger side) and interior of the car are correct and beautiful. Trophies: This car has been entered in numerous shows and have been awarded many first place trophies. Because of its beautiful appearance the car has won many people's choice awards. This magnificent piece of Americana runs and looks awesome. The car is a blast to drive and always draws a crowd!