This all original '62 Corvette with 62,000 miles, was recovered after being abandoned for 42 years, brought back to life with fresh fluids and tires, then driven on the Hot Rod Power Tour!! See the whole story here.
The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (C1) was the fastest Corvette model to date, thanks to its larger engine:
Engine: 327 cubic inch (5,360 cc) V8 with 4.0 inch bore and 3.25 inch stroke
Horsepower: 250 horsepower (186 kW) with a single 4-barrel carburetor, or up to 360 horsepower with optional fuel injection and solid lifters
Other features: Precision-balanced assembly, independent operating mechanism for each valve, forged steel crankshaft, aluminum main bearings, full pressure lubrication system, full-flow oil filter, automatic choke, 12-volt electrical system, 30-amp generator, and full dual exhaust
The 1962 Corvette also had a quarter-mile time of 15.0 seconds and a top speed of 95 miles per hour. General Motors built 14,531 1962 Corvettes, making it the most popular model year for the first-generation C1 Corvette
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