1963 Chevrolet Corvettes 1963 Chevrolet Corvettes for Sale at Corvette Mike's

1964 Chevrolet Corvettes 1964 Chevrolet Corvettes for Sale at Corvette Mike's

1962 Chevrolet Corvettes The last of the first generation Corvette series went out with a bang, specifically a bigger bang under the hood and a big bump in production to 14,531 examples. The 283 cube V8 was bored and stroked to 327 cubic inches. Consequently, the ’62 Corvette 1x4 carb base motor produced 250 hp. Options were a 1x4 carb 300 hp; 1x4 carb 340 hp and FI 360 hp, which could propel the car to 140 mph. Valve covers were painted for the first time. Transmissions were as before: 3-speed on the floor standard; 4-speed manual; 2-speed Powerglide auto. The exterior of the ’62 Vette maintained most of the ‘61’s styling cues, although there was no option for contrasting coves due to altered construction of side and door panels. Grills were anodized in either black or gold. The color palette was as in ’61, although Almond Beige replaced the Fawn Beige option of ’61. Race-oriented buyers who ordered the HD brakes and suspension package numbered 246. Racing highlights included another 12 Hours of Sebring class win, in a ’62 Vette driven by Duncan Black and R.J. Wyllie.     1962 Chevrolet Corvettes for Sale at Corvette Mike's

1961 Chevrolet Corvettes By 1961, the Chevrolet Corvette brand was firmly ensconced in the minds of Americans as the only choice among domestic car offerings if one wanted to race on the weekends while scoffing at speed limits during the work week. With 10,939 examples produced, the Vette’s bold lines were reformed somewhat for the ’61 model year, with a screen-type grill (no more chrome ‘teeth’) and flatter, boat-tail rear end. The overall appeal is softer somehow, perhaps because of reduced chrome effects, and despite the rear end coming to a blunt point. The Interior was expanded to accommodate a population that was growing taller, on average. Under the hood, aluminum radiators were phased in over the production year. Some of the 283 cube V8 set-ups received horsepower boosts. The base 1x4 carb motor still produced 230 hp, while optionally, there were four choices: 245 hp 2x4; 270 hp 2x4; 275 hp FI; 315 hp FI. Transmissions were 3-speed manual standard, with 4 speed manual and 2-speed Powerglide auto as options. Becoming standard equipment were courtesy light, sun shields, windshield washers, temperature controlled radiator fan and parking brake warning light. Other options were as in ’60. Perhaps inspired by the ’60 m [...]