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Following two years of weak sales and near-cancelation, Chevrolet's sports car's fortunes began to improve with the arrival of the small-block V-8 in 1955, and a mild restyle for 1956. Four variations of the 283-CID small-block V-8 were offered for 1958, and the interior was updated and the exterior redesigned with quad headlamps, simulated hood louvers and chrome rear-deck spears. The 1959 Corvette lost those spears and louvers, and 1960 was the last with single taillamps in rounded rear fenders.
The rear was redesigned for 1961 with a 'duck tail' over quad round taillamps, the latter a Corvette fixture through 2014. Then in 1962, the 283 CID (4.6 liter) small-block was enlarged to 327 cubic inches (5.4 liter), good for 250 horsepower, and an available fuel-injected version pumped out a rated 260 horsepower, making it the fastest C1 Corvette. The 1962 was also cleaner-looking, with no optional two-tone or bright trim around the side coves, and the last with a wraparound windshield, solid rear axle and convertible-only body style.
This black 1962, owned by GM executive vice president, Global Product Development Mark Reuss, is one of just 246 with both the fuel-injected engine and the 'big brake' option package, which includes a quick-steering adaptor, special shocks, finned brake drums with internal cooling fans, metallic linings and rear-brake air scoops.
The rear was redesigned for 1961 with a 'duck tail' over quad round taillamps, the latter a Corvette fixture through 2014. Then in 1962, the 283 CID (4.6 liter) small-block was enlarged to 327 cubic inches (5.4 liter), good for 250 horsepower, and an available fuel-injected version pumped out a rated 260 horsepower, making it the fastest C1 Corvette. The 1962 was also cleaner-looking, with no optional two-tone or bright trim around the side coves, and the last with a wraparound windshield, solid rear axle and convertible-only body style.
This black 1962, owned by GM executive vice president, Global Product Development Mark Reuss, is one of just 246 with both the fuel-injected engine and the 'big brake' option package, which includes a quick-steering adaptor, special shocks, finned brake drums with internal cooling fans, metallic linings and rear-brake air scoops.
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1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C1
(Data based on Model Year 1962 sales)
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 20867S101413 Sold for USD$74,800 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 327/300 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 20867S102409 Sold for USD$81,400 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 327/340 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 20867S102701 Sold for USD$101,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 20867S100324 Sold for USD$66,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 20867S101806 Sold for USD$238,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 20867s103937 Sold for USD$101,200 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 20867s105785 Sold for USD$85,800 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 20867s110813 Sold for USD$73,700 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 20867s106948 Sold for USD$64,900 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 20867s110509 Sold for USD$115,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 20867S101962 Sold for USD$440,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 20867S111778 Sold for USD$77,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 327/250 Chassis#: 20867S100858 Sold for USD$77,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 20867S101966 Sold for USD$115,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 327/360 FUELIE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 20867S112818 Sold for USD$165,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 20867S111117 Sold for USD$214,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 327/300 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 20867S107385 Sold for USD$165,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 20867S100498 Sold for USD$357,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: AZ393366 Sold for USD$172,700 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 20867s110882 Sold for USD$73,700 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee |
Chevrolet Corvette C1s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 20867s111778 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $75,000 | ||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible | 20867s108332 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $150,000 | $225,000 | $250,000 |
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel-Injected | 20867S107270 | 2024 RM Sothebys : Arizona | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 20867s109797 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $115,000 | $160,000 | $170,000 |
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 20867s102701 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $100,000 | $135,000 | $150,000 |
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 20867s113453 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $50,000 | ||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 20867s105435 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $130,000 | ||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | ks00248016 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $170,000 | $250,000 | $300,000 |
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 20867s104127 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $60,000 | ||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 20867s104127 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $70,000 | ||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 20867s101677 | 2023 Mecum : Houston | |||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Kansas City | $64,000 | |||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 3A35Q290896 | 2022 GAA : November 2022 | $65,000 | ||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Chicago | $37,000 | |||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2022 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 20867S113692 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $70,000 | ||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 20867S112265 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $80,000 | ||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Harrisburg | $43,000 | |||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Custom | 2022 Mecum Indy | ||||
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM ROADSTER | 20867S102515 | 2022 BarrettJackson : Palm Beach | |||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Houston | $95,000 | |||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 20867S108121 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | $150,000 | $200,000 | |
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $175,000 | |||
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE | AZ381486 | 2022 BarrettJackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie Ben Moore Race Car | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $135,000 | |||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Kansas City | $55,000 | |||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Kansas City | $55,000 | |||
1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 2021 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE | 2021 Carlisle Auctions : Spring | ||||
1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 327/340 CONVERTIBLE | 20867S110456 | 2021 BarrettJackson : Scottsdale |
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