Corvette Generations:

C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8

Corvette: Year by Year

1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963
1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974
1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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Last of the C1 Era

Specifications

1962: Last of the C1 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.

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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