1962 Corvette Specifications
 Total Production = 14,531

1962 Convertible

The last of the historic solid axles Corvettes and real trunks (until the 1998 Convertible), the 1962 was also the first year of the 327 cubic inch engine and sales jumped by almost a third.

FIBERGLASS FACT: Two-tone paint was not offered in 1962.

1962 Corvette Options
RPO# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY $ RETAIL
867 Base Corvette Convertible 14,531 4,038.00
102 AM Radio, Signal Seeking 13,076 137.75
203 Rear Axle, 3.08:1 Ratio n/a 0.00
242 Positive Crankcase Ventilation n/a 5.40
276 Wheels, 15x5.5 561 0.00
313 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 1,532 199.10
396 327ci, 340hp Engine 4,412 107.60
419 Auxillary Hardtop 8,074 236.75
426 Power Windows 995 59.20
441 Direct Flow Exhaust System 2,934 0.00
474 Power Operated Folding Top 350 139.90
488 24 Gallon Fuel Tank 65 118.40
582 327ci, 360hp Engine (fuel injection) 1,918 484.20
583 327ci, 300hp Engine 3,924 53.80
675 Positraction Rear Axle 14,232 43.05
685 4-Speed Manual Transmission 11,318 188.30
686 Metallic Brakes 2,799 37.70
687 Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering 246 333.60
1832 6.70x15 Whitewall Tires n/a 31.55
1833 6.70x15 Blackwall Tires n/a 15.70

1962 Corvette Exterior Color Choices
CODE EXTERIOR QUANTITY
- Tuxedo Black n/a
- Ermine White n/a
- Roman Red n/a
- Fawn Beige 1,851
- Sateen Silver n/a
- Almond Beige 820
- Honduras Maroon n/a

1962 Corvette Interior Color Choices
CODE COLOR
- Black Vinyl
- Fawn Vinyl
- Red Vinyl

Note: Interior and exterior colors were not coded to individual cars in 1962.

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