This is reported to be an absolutely tremendous “triple black” 1962 Corvette “fuelie” in regard to both its cosmetic and running condition. It is attractively presented in Tuxedo Black with a black convertible top and black vinyl interior. The heart of this machine is its impressive 327-cid, 360-hp V-8 fuel-injected powerplant and the corresponding four-speed manual transmission. The drivetrain is reported to be correct for this car, and it is stated that the Rochester fuel injection is in excellent working condition and that the Corvette starts and runs effortlessly.

Launched in 1956, it was the second series cars that earned Corvette the title of “America’s Sports Car.” The clean good looks of Harley Earl’s new body struck a chord with the American public, and the new design was soon outselling the older style, even at its peak, by a margin of three to one. The big news from Corvette in 1962, which represented the final year of the first-generation models with solid rear axles, was the enlarged 327-cubic inch V-8. This 15-percent increase in engine displacement brought with it a meaningful jump in both horsepower and torque, rendering the Corvette even easier and more fun to drive. The Corvette gained a competitive edge on the racetrack, and it was a winner on the sales floor as well, with 1962 sales fully one-third higher than 1961 levels.

Under Zora Arkus-Duntov, the Corvette team had plenty of high-performance parts on the shelf to support the growing number of racers, even as they worked feverishly on the upcoming Sting Ray. In 1962, the most-powerful Corvette engine was the regular production, order number 582, fuel-injected 327 V-8, now offered in just one very highly developed state of tune with a hot solid-lifter camshaft, free-breathing cylinder heads, and the proven Rochester mechanical fuel-injection unit. Amazingly, 1,918 Corvette buyers, representing 13-percent of total production, opted for this relatively expensive option in 1962, paying an additional $484.20 to enjoy the growing mystique and performance of the “fuelie.”