Frame Off Built Corvette Roadster Pro Touring 6.2L EFI LS3 5 Speed PS A/C

Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Type: Convertible
Doors: 2
Year: 1962
Mileage: 79
Color: Silver
Transmission: Manual
Interior color: Red
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Frame Off Built Corvette Roadster Pro Touring 6. 2L EFI LS3 5 Speed PS A/C Year: 1962 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Silver Mileage: 79 Transmission type: 5 Speed Manual Engine: LS3 6. 2L V8 Interior color: Red Vehicle Info SUMMARYGround-up restored in 2011GM Performance Parts LS376 V8 / 480 horsepowerTremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmissionStreet Shop chassis / C4 Corvette suspensionAl Knoch leather interior / Classic Auto Air conditioningOur sale includes restoration photos and restoration receipts17-inch Boze Boost forged wheelsPorsche GT Silver paintPower rack-and-pinion steering / C4 Corvette disc brakesDana 44 rear axle / 3. 50 gearsA concours restored first generation Corvette is a great classic to admire. But. with whitewalls and all that chrome. it's easy to forget that these cars were once feared track warriors. By ushering in Chevrolet's legendary small block they established the concept of an American sports car and single-handedly created the foundation for a 60-year legacy of world-class performance. This C1 pays tribute to its heritage by seating a cutting edge V8 in a roster of competent mechanicals and wrapping everything in rich pigment that re-emphasizes already iconic lines. If you're ready to see the USA in a well-rounded Chevrolet. take a closer look at this sweet pro-tourer!BODYWORK/TRIMStripped all the way down to glass. this contoured roadster's curvaceous body was massaged back to life in the summer of 2011. Like most C1s. the car was originally assembled at GM's new-for-1954 St. Louis manufacturing facility. And. like most restored C1s. its fit and finish presents much better now than it did 53 years ago. In fact. judging by the looks of this Chevy's smooth fuselage. there's no evidence it has ever seen any kind of catastrophic damage. And today. layered in dynamic Porsche GT Silver. the car rolls as one very cool classic that. thanks to its hot drivetrain. can be proudly shown and reliably driven day in and day out. 1958 to 1962 was a banner era for the Corvette. as Chevrolet wanted to prove its new flagship could run with the best cars in the world while retaining classic style that would eventually bear an American icon. At the front of this polished and refinished drop-top. a blackened grille rides between chrome-trimmed headlights. a de-lettered header panel and chrome-trimmed parking lamps. In front of that grille. an intricate bumper bends around cross-flag-branded fenders that are detailed with finned cove inserts. Between those fenders. a sculpted hood leads the eye to polished RainGear wipers. classy wraparound glass and your choice of either a contrasting cloth roof or color-keyed hardtop. At the back of that hood. mirrorless doors found traditional chrome handles. And at the back of those doors. a sculpted 'boat tail' decklid hangs a classy Corvette roundel above a chrome tag bracket. familiar Corvette taillights. chrome bumpers and bold. center-outlet exhaust tips. ENGINEThe base model Vette has always been a highly competent. ready-made package. In the mid-'60s. the car's go-to mill was GM's 327 cubic inch L30 small block. And in the late-2000s. the car's go-to mill was GM's 6. 2 liter Generation IV V8. That said; it doesn't seem unnatural that this roadster's classic hood veils a hot GM Performance Parts LS376. One of the most well rounded conversions GMPP offers. the generation IV LS376 utilizes aluminum construction. high flow heads and a racing-inspired Hot Cam to mix hours of thrills with miles of impressive fuel economy. And. churning stout 10. 7 to 1 compression into 480 horsepower and 475 lb. /ft. of broad torque. this Chevy's smooth-revving engine is certainly no slouch in the performance department! The general's familiar fuel rail covers sport clean "CORVETTE LS3" graphics. which complement mirrored lettering with vivid red outlining stripes. Polished serpentine components spin a polished alternator and Classic Auto Air conditioning opposite modern power steering. Polished air tubes terminate in big Spectre filter elements. There's a polished aluminum radiator that's fitted with an efficient puller fan. A full outfit of stainless hardware combines with GM plug wires. a Delco yellow cap battery and ceramic-coated Rewarder headers to detail an otherwise purpose-built performer. And. as you would expect. the car's tidy engine bay is an excellent mixture of glossy silver pigment and factory matte hardware. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSIONWith that kind of power on tap. it should come as no surprise that the bottom of this Corvette features a host of noteworthy upgrades. Behind the raucous engine. a proven Tremec TKO600 5-speed twists torque to a familiar Dana 44 that's fitted with stout 3. 50 gears. That rear end. like the car's engine. rides on a fourth generation Corvette suspension. which is bolted to a high quality Street Shop chassis. Stops are provided by fourth generation Corvette calipers. which squeeze four drilled and slotted rotors. Turns come courtesy of power rack-and-pinion steering that. when combined with the car's upgraded chassis and serious disc brakes. provides modern feel and great performance. Spent gases roar through 2. 5-inch pipes to polished Magnaflow mufflers. Power meets the pavement through forged Boze Boosts. which spin 225/55R17 BF Goodrich Traction T/As around highly polished spokes. And everything. from the car's clean. Satin Black floors to its Rock Valley stainless fuel tank. is expertly finished. well detailed and ready for action. INTERIORInside this silky drop-top you'll find a red-hot Al Knoch interior. Plump leather seats are comfortable and well formed. In front of those seats. a color-keyed dash hangs rebuilt gauges between controls for the aforementioned air conditioning. a vintage Wonder Bar radio and a small rearview mirror. At the base of that dash. high quality carpet makes a perfect plane for a factory-spec shifter. At the edge of that carpet. Al Knoch door panels hang fresh hardware and low-mounted armrests behind stainless-trimmed kick panels. In front of the driver. a reduced diameter steering wheel spins a wrapped rim around a stainless Flaming River column and polished cross-flag horn button. And behind the passengers. a fully finished trunk features matching leather and carpet. OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATIONA few restoration photosSome build receiptsA small stack of component paperworkThanks to the Corvette's virtually unmatched popularity the market is full of great C1s. But this roadster manages a near perfect balance of road-going prowess and show-stopping aesthetics. Don't waste six figures and three years trying to build a classic this nice. Call RK Motors Charlotte. sign the papers on this killer Chevy and make 2015 a summer to remember! About This Auction Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it. but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000. 00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. so please don't ask! If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)596-5211 or (704)773-4648. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. About RK Motors Charlotte Hot Rod magazine named RK Motors Charlotte the #1 destination out of 57 possible places to visit across the United States. Destinations selected included car museums. driving schools. dragstrips. best drives and more. We are honored to have been the only classic car dealer selected. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte. NC give us a call. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Our 80. 00 sq. ft. retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte. North Carolina. We usually have over 300 incredible cars on display. and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment. stop in and meet our staff. Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut- we do this because we love cars! Check out the feedback on our website from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately. and our cars even look better in person than in the pictures! We look forward to seeing you soon. Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility. 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC 28269. For sales and general information. call us at: (704)596-5211. Our Service Programs Under our innovative Seal of Approval Exit Service buying program. RK Motors Charlotte customers who pay full retail price for a vehicle. receive a comprehensive. multi-point vehicle Exit Service. carried out by our experienced ASE Certified Master Mechanics at the RKM Performance Center. Customers who purchase cars from RK Motors for less than full retail price. or customers who purchase a car and are trading in a vehicle. will receive our Basic Safety Check. performed by our certified and experienced ASE mechanics. prior to delivery of their car. Learn more about the key attributes of Our Service Programs. If you have any questions regarding our service programs. please contact a member of our sales team at (704)596-5211. For international buyers. please note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans worldwide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier. you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager. Gregory Smith. stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. He can be reached at: Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com. About the RK Motors Performance Center Regardless if your vehicle is going through our Seal of Approval Exit Service. Basic Safety Check. routine maintenance or a full custom built to your exact specifications. the RKM Performance Center has the knowledge. experience and resources to fulfill your automotive needs. In the world of electronic fuel injection and computer diagnostics. even late model dealerships look a little uncomfortable working on pre-OBD1 cars. There are many independent mechanics and shops that may be able to help. but putting your prized classic in the hands of a stranger is a leap of faith at best. This is exactly why we created the RKM Performance Center. Being proud members of SEMA. ARMO. HRIA and the North Carolina Motorsports Association. the RKM Performance Center is a nationally recognized shop; best known for high level OEM restorations and custom builds. Comprised of ASE certified mechanics. including several Master Technicians. you can feel confident that your car is in capable hands. As fellow enthusiasts. they are passionate about cars and will treat yours with the respect it deserves. Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 440-413-0849 Tony. Klein@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-235-2973 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4658 Gerry. Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4648 Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-562-6226 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-562-6226 Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com Showroom 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC 28269 704. 596. 5211 info@RKMotorsCharlotte. com