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I looked at this car yesterday. It's an all original 1962 Corvette 327 340 HP 4 speed. original paint, original interior, original drive train, never hit. older NCRS Top flights and Duntov award.
Probably not in the right section and will be moved...
But the folks here will probably ask for more info before they can give an answer that has less than a $20K level of accuracy.
How long ago was the Top Flight/Other Awards? High Award cars tend to loose those pricey parts within weeks of winning the award... let alone years later.
I'll take a stab though... I'd say $60s at least... though 62s and Fawn Beige have smaller but very dedicated followings.
I looked at this car yesterday. It's an all original 1962 Corvette 327 340 HP 4 speed. original paint, original interior, original drive train, never hit. older NCRS Top flights Dunno award.
Hagerty has a valuation tool to determine market worth. Also, check the NADA classic car guide. These numbers can serve as a baseline for determining the car's value.
Hagerty has a valuation tool to determine market worth. Also, check the NADA classic car guide. These numbers can serve as a baseline for determining the car's value.
The question is: how do you rate the condition of a survivor car as opposed to a freshly restored car?
I would inspect the paint and interior very closely, not sure about original. If it were so original why isn't it a Bowtie car?
All that being said it's still a very nice 62
If the 62 is as described and is indeed a survivor that retains most of it's original parts, engine, paint, interior, etc, then I don't think $60k will touch it if it looks as good in person as it does in the photos. If it doesn't live up to the description then all bets are off.
A very close inspection would of course be mandatory to make sure the car isn't an old restoration.
Last edited by Bowlerdude; 04-20-2015 at 12:51 PM.
Forgive me if I'm wrong (I'm at work and don't have the manual in front of me; I'm only going on memory).
I'm currently restoring a 59 to period correct. I have a copy of the NCRS Technical Guide and Judging Manual for 58-62 and it specifies that the rim color for 58-62 vehicles is the same color as the car (fawn beige in your case), with the exception of 59 which are black.
I enlarged the first picture and it looks the like the rims are black and not fawn beige.
Maybe someone with a 62 can weigh in on my comment above and validate my statement. If the rims on the car are currently painted black then it's not original in my opinion but a very nice restoration job.
In any event, the car is gorgeous the way it sits and I would be proud to own it (even if the rims are black). Good luck with your decision.
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I'm afraid that if you want an accurate estimate of value, you're going to need a LOT more photos. Under car, under hood, under trunk lid, better shots of dash, interiour, and chrome. Stuff like door gaps etc. all come into it.
It's been 20+ years since it was judged, so a lot can happen, even just sitting.
Otherwise you'll get a 20-30K range, and that won't help much in figuring out a value.
edit: forgot pics of number pad on motor and vin plate on column.
Love that colour combo for some reason......
Last edited by Kerrmudgeon; 04-20-2015 at 05:54 PM.
If you are unsure and have to ask, tread lightly. They can say whatever they want about it, but if you are not in the know or don't bring someone that is well-versed with a 1962, you might be paying thousands more than what it's worth.
Forgive me if I'm wrong (I'm at work and don't have the manual in front of me; I'm only going on memory).
I'm currently restoring a 59 to period correct. I have a copy of the NCRS Technical Guide and Judging Manual for 58-62 and it specifies that the rim color for 58-62 vehicles is the same color as the car (fawn beige in your case), with the exception of 59 which are black.
I enlarged the first picture and it looks the like the rims are black and not fawn beige.
Maybe someone with a 62 can weigh in on my comment above and validate my statement. If the rims on the car are currently painted black then it's not original in my opinion but a very nice restoration job.
In any event, the car is gorgeous the way it sits and I would be proud to own it (even if the rims are black). Good luck with your decision.
Jill
Rims were painted black if the unit came with white wall tires. If the unit came with blackwalls, the rim was painted the color of the car.
Last edited by corvette-62; 04-20-2015 at 05:59 PM.
by the looks of that door jam I am not buying original paint. Unless the car has under 10,000 miles on it.
just saying.
That nick less, shiny 20k paint I suspect never came from St Louis 53 years ago unless sealed in a dark tube, never driven, unearthed & polished. Lacquer crazes and shows distortion with age. They never looked this good in 62........ his could it be better in 2015.
04-19-2015, 12:30 PM
what's it worth, original 1962
That is one SWEET ride!
