Fuel-Injected 350-Powered 1962 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. 

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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“Fuel Injection — Chevrolet’s exclusive system — delivers power with precision.” The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette marked the final chapter of the first-generation (C1) Corvette and showcased the peak of performance for the era. Among its most coveted variants was the fuel-injected model, powered by the legendary 327 cubic-inch V8 engine. This was the first year for the 327 and was paired with Rochester mechanical fuel injection. However, this C1 has received an engine swap, and power now comes from a 350 cu-in V8 fitted with 1963-65 Rochester fuel-injection, HEI distributor, and new fuel and water pump. 

The 1962 model — a convertible with removable hardtop — featured cleaner styling, with the removal of the previous year’s chrome-heavy trim and the absence of the iconic “coves,” giving it a more modern, aggressive look. The combination of high performance, sleek styling, and advanced engineering made the 1962 Corvette a fitting send-off for the C1 generation and a bridge to the revolutionary Sting Ray that would debut in 1963. 

In addition to this Corvette’s 350 V8 upgrade, the car also received glasspack-style mufflers, a disc brake conversion in front, new switches, and new electric tachometer, water temperature gauge, and oil pressure gauge. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Final year of the C1 

• Optional four-speed close-ratio, Synchro-Mesh manual transmission 

• Factory "Wonderbar" signal-seeking radio

• Upgrades include:  

  • 300-hp, 350 cu-in V8 with 1963-65 Rochester mechanical fuel injection, HEI distributor, and new fuel pump and water pump (swapped for original 327 cu-in) 

  • Glasspack-style mufflers 

  • Disc brake conversion in the front 

  • New electric 7,000-rpm tachometer, water temperature gauge, and oil pressure gauge 

  • Refinished in correct Roman Red (923) paint over red vinyl bucket seats with red and black heathered carpet 

• The chassis number (20867S112787) decodes as:  

  • 2 – 1962 model year 

  • 08 – Corvette 

  • 67 – Convertible 

  • S – St. Louis (Missouri) assembly plant 

  • 112787 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Box-girder, X-member reinforced frame  

• Press-molded fiberglass body with sculptured side panels 

• Vented chrome wheel covers  

• Cowl ventilator 

• Vinyl-covered instrument panel crown and doors

• Red steering wheel 

• 160-mph speedometer 

• AM radio 

• Steel wheels with full wheel covers 

• Firestone Silvertown 6.70-15 whitewall tires 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Upholstery is detached on passenger side dash (just below “Corvette”) 

Included 

• Removable hardtop

Ownership History 

This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.