When the newly redesigned Corvette arrived in 1956, it transformed almost entirely from its original form, emerging as a true American sports car. With shiny chrome details, two-tone paint, a powerful V-8 engine, and practical features like wind-up windows, a simple convertible top, and exterior door handles, it became much more enjoyable and functional, attracting more buyers.
This is evident in the production numbers—while only 700 Corvettes were sold in 1955, nearly 3,500 were sold in 1956. The Corvette had finally found its identity, setting the standard for a well-equipped, technologically advanced, and stylish sports car that continues to this day.
The final year for the original Corvette design was 1962, a model that hinted at the future—two-tone paint and most of the chrome were gone, the body design shifted from curves to sharper lines, and a more modern aesthetic was taking shape. This 1962 Corvette Convertible is one of just 1,918 factory fuel-injected Corvettes produced that year.
This example is finished in a highly desirable triple-black color scheme, complete with a matching black convertible hardtop. It is believed to be one of the few 1962 Corvettes equipped with the powerful Rochester fuel injection system. Retaining its numbers-matching 327-cubic-inch V-8 engine and a four-speed manual transmission, this Corvette remains a highly coveted piece of automotive history.
This fuel-injected 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is available for bidding on RM Sotheby’s with an estimated value of $90,000 – $110,000 USD.
Source: RM Sotheby’s
