1962 Corvette Barn Find Does the Hot Rod Power Tour

This all original '62 Corvette with 62,000 miles, was recovered after being abandoned for 42 years, brought back to life with fresh fluids and tires, then driven on the Hot Rod Power Tour!! See the whole story here.
The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (C1) was the fastest Corvette model to date, thanks to its larger engine:
Engine: 327 cubic inch (5,360 cc) V8 with 4.0 inch bore and 3.25 inch stroke
Horsepower: 250 horsepower (186 kW) with a single 4-barrel carburetor, or up to 360 horsepower with optional fuel injection and solid lifters
Other features: Precision-balanced assembly, independent operating mechanism for each valve, forged steel crankshaft, aluminum main bearings, full pressure lubrication system, full-flow oil filter, automatic choke, 12-volt electrical system, 30-amp generator, and full dual exhaust
The 1962 Corvette also had a quarter-mile time of 15.0 seconds and a top speed of 95 miles per hour. General Motors built 14,531 1962 Corvettes, making it the most popular model year for the first-generation C1 Corvette
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[@NeighborRich]

Wow… needs a little TLC… can’t wait to see what you do with it! 👍💯

[@classicperformance]

Thanks, Rich! Great car and great story. I suspect the patina will be preserved.

[@marywallace2982]

Wow, that's "farm fresh" and incredible. What a great find!!! Enjoyed the entire video!

[@classicperformance]

We are glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your interest!!!

[@dennisung8658]

Wow, what a awesome find, Mr. & Mrs. Jeff

[@classicperformance]

"I managed to talk her into buying the car" classic line and usually doesn't work out, a win for Jeff"

[@dennisung8658]

Since it's an automatic, she may decide to take it over😂

[@classicperformance]

@dennisung8658 good point, could be an alterior motive 😉

[@gregdavis2364]

Great Video! Great find for this guy

[@classicperformance]

Those great finds somehow come when you just are not looking for a thing. Try to find something, and you just can't. Corvettes at Carslie for the win!!!

[@rodgreen4393]

Love this style as well as the 64 thru 67 but at 6'4" it's not practical

[@classicperformance]

At 6' 4" it's a tough fit for many cars of the era. However, try your fit on an MGB, they have amazing leg room compared to Corvettes and domestic "pony cars" of the 60's and especially compared to the MGAs. Thanks for the interest!