Overview
SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this custom 1962 Chevrolet Corvette showing just 6,177 miles (9,941 km) on the odometer at the time of cataloging. Finished in Gold over a Cream and Dark Brown leather cabin, today’s spectacular classic Chevy features modern V8 power.
This fully customized 1962 Corvette comes from the C1 generation of “America’s Sports Car”. A time when legends like Zora Arkus-Duntov were busy creating what would become one of the most legendary sports cars in automotive history.
Today’s shimmering example, replete with white coves and stunning Foose wheels, starts with a C1 from the final year of production and ends with a modern chrome-clad LS3-powered beast. Showing all the hallmarks of meticulous upkeep by a serious Chevy enthusiast, this Corvette is an incredible one-off celebration of a true icon.
Specifications & Options
Exterior
This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 6.2L LS3 V8 paired with an automatic transmission that routes power to the rear wheels
- Gold finish
- White coves
- 18” chrome Foose wheels
- Nitto Motivo tires
- Black soft-top
- Quad headlights and taillights
- Split chrome bumpers
- Chrome-finished headlight bezels, window surrounds, and driver-side mirror
Interior
- Custom two-tone Cream and Dark Brown leather
- Color-keyed instrument panel and dash inlays
- Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
- Analog gauge set including 8,000-rpm tachometer, 160-mph speedometer, fuel level, and coolant temperature
- Digital odometer reading 6,177 miles
- Vintage Air HVAC
- Kenwood infotainment system
Mechanical
- 6.2L LS3 V8 with color-keyed valve covers
- Automatic transmission
- Cross-drilled and slotted brakes
- Black-finished calipers with white Wilwood branding
Service History
This 1962 Corvette had the brake master cylinder serviced in June 2022. Per the gallery documentation, it is currently showing a DTC for the camshaft position sensor. This vehicle was imported from the USA to Bahrain in 2022. Documentation can be seen in the gallery.
Condition & Reports
This 1962 Corvette is noted for being in pristine condition with no visible flaws. Details are said to be meticulously preserved with a museum-level quality of excellence across the exterior, interior, and engine bay.
Summary
The C1 Corvette is instantly recognizable with quad headlights, shimmering chrome trim, coved doors, and low-slung lines. This fully customized 1962 example takes all of these aspects to a new level of excellence with a glistening finish, a gorgeous cabin, and that thumping LS3 V8 up front. In short, this 1962 Corvette is a masterpiece, one fit for the collection of any serious fan of American sports cars.
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