LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The final year of the first-generation Corvette brought a series of subtle yet defining refinements. While the 1962 model retained the familiar body lines of the previous year, it eliminated the stainless-trimmed side coves—ending the era of contrasting two-tone paint schemes—and introduced bright rocker panel moldings for the first time. Beneath the surface, displacement increased from 283 to 327 cubic inches, ushering in higher horsepower ratings across the lineup, topped by the legendary RPO 582 Rochester fuel-injected engine, rated at a thundering 360 horsepower.
This 1962 Corvette convertible, complete with its original Honduras Maroon paint over the original black interior This Corvette represents one of the most remarkably preserved, unrestored C1 Fuelies known to exist anywhere. Equipped with the original numbers-matching 327/360hp fuel-injected V8, the original numbers-matching 4-speed manual transmission, AM radio, auxiliary hardtop, whitewall tires, and spinner wheel covers, this car embodies the ultimate expression of performance and style for the C1 generation.
Beyond its specifications, the car’s history is truly unique. Purchased by its third owner in 1968, it remained in his possession until 1993—stored not in a garage but inside his house, where walls were later removed just to extract it for sale. It was then acquired by a prominent NCRS Judging Chairman, who verified the car’s odometer reading of just over 50,000 miles and confirmed the originality of its factory paint and interior.
Over the decades, this Corvette has become a benchmark example of preservation, earning an extraordinary list of accolades:
NCRS Preservation Excellence 5-Star Bowtie Award – the highest NCRS honor for unrestored originality, bestowed upon Corvettes of exceptional educational and historical value.
Two Bloomington Gold Survivor Certifications – verifying its authenticity, integrity, and untouched condition.
Display at the National Corvette Museum (1999–2003) – recognizing its significance as one of the most original surviving Fuelies.
Corvette authorities have praised this car extensively. NCRS legend Roy Sinor, a former owner, described it as “probably the best unrestored/unmassaged Fuelie in existence. Likewise, longtime NCRS head judge Chuck Berge concluded, “The car is totally unrestored and in excellent condition. It is one of the finest examples of an original 1962 Corvette.”
Offered complete with its NCRS 5-Star Bowtie Award, Bloomington Gold Awards, judging sheets, NCRS Shipping Data Report, comprehensive ownership history, titles, photos, and a 2-inch documentation binder, this Corvette stands as a true reference-grade survivor.
A once-in-a-lifetime example, this Honduras Maroon Fuelie embodies the peak of originality, preservation, and provenance—a true time capsule from Corvette’s golden era and one of the most significant unrestored examples ever discovered.