‘62 Fuelie Survivor: Original Paint and Interior
Offered on Craigslist, this C1 is in amazing condition for a 63 year old car
The C1 and C2 Corvette Fuelies are extremely desirable and always sought after by collectors. The Fuelie option was quite pricey, but it supplied the type of performance befitting the American sports car. This 1962 Corvette is a genuine survivor that is as original today as it was the day it left the factory. I’m sure a close inspection would reveal some imperfections, but I think the originality is incredible. The seller has listed it for $67,000.
1962 was the final production year for the first-generation Corvette. It had cemented its place in the market by then and of course remains one of the longest-running marques to this day.
I find it amazing that this survivor’s panels wear the car’s original Sateen Silver paint, with no restoration or repair history. The paint still retains a shine that is consistent with its age. There are no signs of fiberglass distress, and the trim is in good order for its age. The glass is equally impressive and is confirmed as original to this car. The steel wheels sport their correct and undamaged hubcaps, while the narrow whitewalls add the perfect finishing touch. Adding to its desirability is the inclusion of both a factory hardtop and a soft-top.
The interior is also said to be original as delivered to the first owner. Trimmed in black, there is nothing out of order that I can see from the photos. The upholstered surfaces are excellent, there is no visible carpet wear, and the gauges feature clear lenses and crisp markings. Everything inside this Corvette is said to work as it should, including the Wonderbar radio.
Buyers in ‘62 wanting higher performance could check the box for the Fuelie option. The fuel-injected 327 cubic inch engine produced 360 horsepower and added $482.20 to the car’s sticker price of $4,038. That wasn’t exactly pocket change back then.
This car was also ordered with the four-speed manual transmission and a 4.11 Positraction rear end that ensured extremely fast acceleration. The seller confirms that not only is this Corvette numbers-matching, but that it has a genuine 42,000 miles on its odometer. The ad doesn’t mention verifying evidence, but the car’s condition makes the claim appear plausible. There is no specific information supplied regarding mechanical health, but I would expect no issues from a Corvette within this price range.
This ‘62 Fuelie is a genuinely special car, and although is certainly isn’t anything like a one-of-one car, I think it’s an exceptionally rare C1 if all the claims in the ad can be confirmed. The seller’s price looks realistic, considering the car’s originality and the fact that values are climbing. Even though the asking price isn’t what many people might consider affordable, I suspect that it will probably sell for near the asking price.
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/dorsey-1962-corvette-fuelly/7849451111.html
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