A refurbished 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is attracting interest as it heads toward the final days of an online auction, with the current bid standing at $25,000. The C1-generation roadster blends classic styling with later mechanical upgrades, offering a mix of period design and added performance.
The car is powered by a 350-cubic-inch V8 installed under previous ownership. The engine features an Edelbrock intake manifold, dual four-barrel Edelbrock carburetors, and a Griffin aluminum radiator. A compression test has been documented, and the engine pad stamping shows a CKD suffix consistent with a 1970s-era 350 V8. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission, with the exhaust system repaired in October 2025.
Finished in red, the Corvette wears matching red vinyl upholstery and includes both a removable hardtop and a black soft top. The exterior reflects characteristics unique to the 1962 model year, when Chevrolet eliminated the cove trim, resulting in single-color bodies. The car retains quad headlights along with polished bumpers and trim, though paint chips and some chrome oxidation are noted. The windshield washer components are missing, and mounting hardware for the rear of the hardtop is not present.
American Racing 15-inch Torq Thrust wheels are fitted with 215/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires installed in October 2025. Additional recent mechanical work includes replacement of the tie rods, battery, and other service items in preparation for the sale. Braking is handled by four-wheel drum brakes.
Inside, the Corvette features red vinyl bucket seats, a heater, cassette stereo, dash-mounted rearview mirror, and an analog clock. The headlight, heater, and fan switches were replaced prior to listing. Instrumentation includes a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 5,300-rpm redline, and auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, amperage, and fuel level. The tachometer cable was replaced in November 2025.
The five-digit odometer shows approximately 9,000 miles, though total mileage is unknown. The car was acquired by the current owner in 2025 and is offered on dealer consignment by a local partner with a clean Oregon title. The title lists the VIN with an extra zero in the sequence, a detail disclosed in the listing.
As bidding continues, the Corvette stands as an example of a driver-focused classic combining C1 styling with small-block V8 power.
