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Brand CHEVROLET Model CORVETTE Year 1962 Code | Type C1 Engine V 8 Displacement 327 Ci - 5L4 Fuel system Carburettor 4 Corps Power 340 HP Mileage 17 041 Miles Manual Gearbox 4 Gears Equipment Hard Top, Radio Original Condition TBE Colour Paint White Immediate Availability - Deposit Sale The corvette with a big 340 HP engine as standard!
The dream of a 4-speed manual gearbox The dream of a 4-speed manual gearbox The Corvette C1 was produced for nine years when it was replaced by the second-generation Corvette, or C2, in 1962. Written by legendary car designer Harley Earl, the Chevrolet Corvette drew inspiration from many sources. Earl wanted to create a truly American sports car, and he noticed all the European sports cars that American GIs brought home from service in the Second World War. Another source of inspiration was the Nash-Healey, a two-seater sports car from Nash Motors. Earl and his team created the 'Opel Project' in the early 1950s, which eventually became the original Corvette we know today. In popular culture, the Corvette was featured in the hit TV show 'Route 66'. The show ran for four seasons on CBS and followed the adventures of two men, Tod Stiles and Buz Murdock, travelling across America in their Chevrolet Corvette. A 1960 model Corvette was the first car to be used in the series, and the characters would use a new model year Vette in each new season. By the end of the series in 1964, the characters were driving a C2 Corvette in "Saddle Tan" colour, and several classic Corvette styling elements were modified with the 1961 model year. As well as new tail lights, this year marked the end of whitewall tyres and the word 'Corvette' was spelt out on the nose of the car instead of the round emblem found on earlier cars. The two-tone paint in the area of the car's handle has been eliminated, as have the chrome 'teeth' on the grille in favour of a mesh above the radiator opening. The rear of the car was modified to adopt a new 'boat-tail' design, and the 1962 Corvette was the last model year to use a solid rear axle. Solid axles had been a feature of the Corvette since the original car in 1953. A new engine was another major update for the Corvette: the displacement of the V8 was increased to 5. 4 litres and power increased to a maximum of 360 horsepower. Another element of the Corvette that changed was the exposed headlights. This styling element disappeared for decades, while retractable headlights became the norm until 2005, when the C5 model Corvette brought them back. 1962 also saw the largest Corvette production run in the car's history to that date, with over 14, 500 cars produced. The price of the car also reached a new high with a base sticker of $4, 038 at the time.... Description This magnificent C2 CORVETTE has undergone a total restoration and presents itself for sale in very nice condition. Imported into France by its current owner in 2019, the car has collector registration and is driven regularly. The restoration was carried out in the US and is of a very high standard. A full restoration file is available. The CORVETTE has a beautiful white paint with a beige interior in excellent condition. The seats and soft top are in perfect condition. The white soft top is in good condition and is easy to position in the car. The carpets are in perfect condition. The storage compartment is also in perfect condition. The car is supplied with its hard top and storage rack. The engine has been overhauled, develops 340 bhp and runs very well, with no suspicious fumes and starts immediately. The mechanical gearbox is very pleasant, it has 4 speeds, the braking is efficient, and the car has been entirely restored in terms of its braking. The underpinnings are sound, the body is in very good condition and so is the chassis. The bodywork is perfectly aligned, the doors open without resistance and you can feel at the wheel that you're driving a healthy, well-finished car. Our verdict This is a fantastic car, and what's more, it's available on French soil. Importing one today is an expensive and time-consuming operation, so come and see it, it's TOP!
