1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Description: * Please call Doug with questions: 913-461-4890.* Personal or professional inspections by appointment always welcomed.* Private sale via consignment. More pics available, and two videos can be seen using YouTube links in description below.* NOTE: This will only be listed ONCE on eBay; If the car doesn't find its new owner here after 30 days, we'll move on to other avenues. So don't hesitate if this Vette is for you, as I get "calls of sorrow" from procrastinating buyers all the time. OVERVIEW: This '62 Vette convertible is an extremely hard to find example in that it combines responsible extra-long-term ownership, excellent care and maintenance always, superior mechanicals/running/driving condition, and nice cosmetics, plus tons of extras all in the same package. If you're looking for something you can put in your garage, know that it will start every time, and idle, run, drive, turn, and stop just as it should, every time, this is the one. It epitomizes the classic Corvette experience in all the right ways. * Same 72 yr old owner for the past 45 years, and he knows the previous 3 owners as well.* Said owner willing to discuss car, its build, and history in detail with winning bidder if desired.* Reason for sale: moved out of state to be near family and had to liquidate car collection.* This Vette is a rare factory power window car, of which there were less than 1000 produced. MECHANICAL: * NOM solid lifter LT1 350cid/370hp V8 out of a 1970 Camaro Z28. Runs amazing with lots of power in such a light application.* Reworked heads w/hardened valve seats and slighly lower compression to accommodate today's gasoline.* Brand new Holley Street Brawler 4bbl carburetor* Pertronix ignition for easy, instant starts, and smooth idle* Exceptionally clean engine bay, with no major leaks or issues.* New steel flywheel, scattershield & block plate* Rebuilt 4-speed transmission, Hurst shifter, and rebuilt clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing* 4.11 posi rear end* All new brakes, including lines, shoes, cylinders, hoses, and the original master cylinder was resleeved/reinstalled* Factory GM off-road exhaust system (not original to car, but been on it for 50+ years, which is a testament to it being properly warmed up EVERY time it was run).* Most all suspension components rebuilt/replaced throughout the car--rides, drives, turns, and stops as it did when new.* WORTH NOTING: The same master mechanic has worked on this car for over 45 years. INTERIOR: * All new black upholstery in mint condition* All new high quality carpet and matching floor mats.* New seat belts installed * Power window motors both rebuilt and function properly.* All gauges were removed, rebuilt, tested, reinstalled and are in working order.* Original clock rebuilt with quartz movement.* New complete wiring harness installed (original harness retained). All lights, wipers, and signals work (horn is inop).* New heater box installed (heat works great).* Steering wheel restored* Modern stereo head unit installed (original Wonderbar radio included). PAINT/BODY: * Very nice driver quality paint with good shine and even application over a no-hit/no damage body. * Believe it or not, paint is over FIFTY YEARS OLD, so while still nice, it does have various minor flaws that come with any 60+ yr old car with lovingly maintained 50+ yr old paint. * The coves are painted a more orange-y red metallic to provide a subtle contrast. It is very subtle in all but the flattest light angles.* Nearly all (if not all) of the chrome and trim is original and hasn't been redone.* No missing pieces, parts, or trim. If it's supposed to be there, it's there. * Nice clean glass all around, including the hardtop. WHEELS/TIRES: * Like new 225/75/15 radial tires with the clean "smooth" retro racer appearance* Show quality painted steel wheels matched to car's exterior paint* Show quality correct Corvette "poverty" caps ($800 alone!) to complete the "Big Tanker" look. TOPS: * Comes with auxiliary hard top in excellent condition that fits and locks into position like it should.* Original white soft top and frame comes with the car, but is not currently installed (owner preferred having the storage space) VIDEOS: A comprehensive walkaround video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBhJeqbmZrk A cold start video is here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s9donsaP2Q IN CONCLUSION: There is a substantial stash of extra parts that go with the car, from the soft top, to hard-to-find extra original control arms and spindles, the original Wonderbar radio, the original wiring harness, and other parts. There is also a ton of documentation on the car, including receipts for parts, repairs, and maintenance done over the years, going back to the 1980s and possibly before (haven't catalogued it all). There are also complete chassis and service manuals, owners manuals, and more. While this is not a 100-point NCRS restoration car (in other words--a giant coffee table in your garage), the price clearly reflects this. An original 327/300hp car in this car's present condition is valued at $98k by Hagerty's Valuation tool, and full resto-mods of this model Vette almost always exceed $100k. This car is priced TENS OF THOUSANDS LESS, and is above all else, a beautiful, powerful, well-built and well-sorted driver that needs absolutely nothing. It is ready to drive and enjoy, with no excuses. Get in, hang on, and drive it all day long! TERMS AND CONDITIONS: * $1,000 deposit due within 48 hours of agreement to purchase/hitting Buy It Now. Balance due within 7 days from auction end.* This is not a game. Do not hit that button if you're not prepared to follow through with the purchase.* Unlike most dealers, I don't charge any documentation or other nuisance fees. You only pay the car's cost.* Shipping costs are the buyer's responsibility. I can, however, help make all shipping arrangements.* As this is a 60+ yr old classic car, it is sold "As is, Where is" with no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied.* Please have any and all questions/concerns resolved to your satisfaction before agreeing to purchase.* Inspections are welcome and encouraged. Contact me to make arrangements. 913-461-4890.* I've tried to be exhaustively thorough, but can't be held liable for omissions or flaws unknown to me.

Price: 72500 USD

Location: Excelsior Springs, Missouri

End Time: 2024-11-25T03:00:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD