NCRS Top Flight 1962 Chevrolet Corvette 327/340 4-Speed

Description

In just a decade, the C1 Corvette became a world-class sports car. Two years after its 1953 debut, Chevrolet’s revolutionary small-block V8 bowed. A year later, Corvette received a bold new body design, signaling its evolution from stylish roadster to serious performance machine. And in 1960, a privateer Corvette claimed its first class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans—sending a clear message that America’s sports car could run with Europe’s elite.

The final year of the C1 generation, 1962, saw the 283-cubic-inch V8 replaced by the potent 327. It was available in 250- and 300-horse versions in stick or automatic, as well as in two special high compression stick shift versions: 360-horse Fuelie (RPO 582), and 340-horse carbureted (RPO 396).

Those powerful powerplants were housed in a body that blended old and new: the front retained the classic C1 look, while the rear featured a redesigned tail with recessed quad taillights and a pronounced trunk — a delicious preview of the upcoming C2 Sting Ray. This triple black 327/340 Corvette was refurbished under prior ownership, features a four-speed manual transmission, and received the National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) Top Flight honors in 2014.

Highlights

• 1962 Corvette awarded NCRS Top Flight honors in 2014

• (396) RE-code 327 cu-in Chevrolet V8 rated at 340 hp

• (685) four-speed manual transmission

• Finished in (900) Tuxedo Black with Black vinyl interior

• (419) Black auxiliary top and black convertible top

• The chassis number (20867S102701) decodes as:

  • 2 – 1962

  • 08 – Corvette

  • 67 – Convertible

  • S – St Louis, Missouri assembly plant

  • 102701 – Sequential production number

Features

• 160-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges

• 11.25:1 compression, special camshaft, solid lifters, and four-barrel carburetor

• 15-inch wheels wearing 205/75R15 American Classic tires

• (675) Positraction axle

• (102) Wonderbar radio

Known Imperfections

• The driver seat has some seam separation (photographed)

Included

• Judging paperwork in binders

• Copy of window sticker

• Front license bracket

• Jack and tool kit

• Owner’s manual

• NCRS awards

• Spare tire

• Keys

Ownership History

The North Carolina seller of this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette has owned it since April 2024. The consignor states, “This car is being sold to make room for another vehicle, and is offered with NCRS awards, a window sticker copy, judging papers in binders, the owner’s manual, and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name."