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1962: Last of the C1 Corvette

1962 Corvette
Although it might not be obvious, there were a lot of changes in the cove area for the 1962 Corvette. The lip that bordered the coves was part of the fiberglass, not a separate trim piece as in previous years. Without the trim brightwork, it was not possible to offer the coves in a contrasting color. Above left: The simulated vent with three small spears featured in 1961 was replaced by a separate trim item.

Astronaut Alan B. Shepard (center) with GM Styling President William L. Mitchell (left) and Chevrolet General Manager Edward N. Cole (right) with Shepard's 1962 Ermine White Corvette.


1962 Corvette For Sale

1962 Corvette With Both Tops
Price: $45,000 obo (Trades Considered)
Exterior: Red/White
Interior: Red
Miles: 23,696
Location: Rapid City South Dakota

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PRICE REDUCED TO ONLY $45,000. 1962 Corvette with both tops. Runs and drives great. Has 327 V8 (not orig), with rare factory automatic transmission (more)

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1962 was the first year for rocker panel moldings.

1962 Corvette Options, Prices

RPO Description Production Price
102 AM Radio, signal seeking 13,076 (89.99%) $137.75
1832 Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 n/a $31.55
1833 Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon n/a $15.70
203 Rear Axle, 3.08:1 ratio n/a n/a
242 Positive Crankcase Ventilation n/a $5.40
276 Wheels, 15x5.5 (5) 561 (3.86%) n/a
313 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 1,532 (10.54%) $199.10
396 327ci, 340hp Engine 4,412 (30.36%) $107.60
419 Auxiliary Hardtop 8,074 (55.56%) $236.75
426 Power Windows 995 (6.85%) $59.20
441 Direct Flow Exhaust System 2,934 (20.19%) n/a
473 Power Operated Folding Top 350 (2.41%) $139.90
488 24 Gallon Fuel Tank 65 (0.45%) $118.40
582 327 cu. in. 360 hp fuel injected Engine 1,918 (13.20%) $484.20
583 327ci, 300hp Engine 3,294 (22.67%) $53.80
675 Positraction Rear Axle 14,232 (97.94%) $43.05
685 4-Speed Manual Transmission 11,318 (77.89%) $188.30
686 Metallic Brakes 2,799 (19.26%) $37.70
687 Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering 246 (1.69%) $333.60

Total Production: 14,531
Convertible: 14,531 (100.00%)

Notes: Base Corvette with 327 cu. in. 250 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,038.00.

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top Wheels
Tuxedo Black n/a Black / Fawn / Red Black / White Black
Fawn Beige 1,851 (12.74%) Fawn / Red Black / White Black / Fawn Beige
Roman Red n/a Black / Fawn / Red Black / White Black / Red
Ermine White n/a Black / Fawn / Red Black / White Black / White
Almond Beige 820 (5.64%) Fawn / Red Black / White Black / Almond Beige
Sateen Silver n/a Black / Red Black / White Black / Silver
Honduras Maroon n/a Black / Fawn Black / White Black / Maroon
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