134462 / 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

For more information on this vehicle visit http://tinyurl.com/khlh8bm One of the best parts of the C1 Corvette is its ability to display a wide range of personalities without ever straying from its performance roots. From refined to sinister, a change of color is all it takes to show these cars in a new light. This 1962 Corvette roadster airs on the classier side of possibilities thanks to its tasteful Fawn Beige exterior and matching cockpit. But don't let that reserved look fool you -- there's some serious firepower underneath that fiberglass. One of just 1,918 fuel injected Corvettes produced for the model year, the car matches its look with impressive exclusivity. For 1962, Chevrolet further refined an already great body style, creating a perfect send-off piece for the C1Corvette. Judging by its serial number, this roadster left GM's St. Louis line in May of 1962. While a lot of cars left that plant dressed in red, white, or silver, this roadster found a more sophisticated hue in code 920 Fawn Beige. The restoration reused that color, applying it over an original no-hit shell which retains factory fitment all around. Topped by a mix of new and restored trim, the car presents with an earned air of authenticity. Lift the hood forward to find the L84 327ci V8, authenticated by its casting number, single-digit date code, and RF suffix code. The engine utilizes a high-lift cam, double-hump heads, 11.25:1 compression, and Rochester mechanical fuel injection to produce an impressive 360 factory-rated horsepower. In fact, the L84 remained the highest-rated production small block ever offered by Chevrolet until the quad-cam LT5 was introduced in 1990. With a lengthy list of hardware and ancillary pieces, the bay presents as original and runs without hesitation. Behind the small block, a Borg Warner T10 four-speed provides smooth shifts, spinning power back to a 8.2" drop-out rear axle. Suspension stays true to the stock formula with a double A-arm independent front and a solid axle with leaf springs out back. There are sway bars at both ends and axle straps come in handy during quick takeoffs. The driving experience remains authentic with manual steering and hydraulic drum brakes while 6.70-15 white walls grab at the pavement, wrapped around 15-inch steel wheels. Between the doors, this Corvette carries a matching Fawn interior. . The vinyl bucket seats are still firm and supportive and the stainless outlines that extend behind them present as new, flowing into the classic Corvette "waterfall." The interior houses amenities like the Wonder Bar radio beneath your choice of a black canvas top or a body-matched hardtop. Corvettes are always special cars and rare examples like this take their appeal off the charts. One of just 1,918 equipped with the L84 327, that number is sure to shrink once you begin factoring in the Borg Warner four-speed and the tasteful color choice. The car presents well from any angle you can dream up and the fuel-injected small block is just as fun now as it was in 1962. If you're looking for a unique C1 Corvette to round out your collection, call, click, or visit http://rkmotorscharlotte.com for more information.