GlenT^

I'm new to the Corvette Forum . I've been a "Gear Head for over 50 years. I ran across a 1962 Vette seemingly all original but a bit strange in some areas. Its a factory 3 Speed !!!! The motor is possibly a 250 HP 327 but not yet verified. The motor needs a complete rebuild but runs and smokes real badly, body is straight with a few cracks, paint (white) appears original. Soft top very old might be original and might go up, It has a rough condition hardtop hubcaps are like what we call "dog dish" it has power windows. Kind of an odd duck... Whats it worth???? .

jforb

I paid 25k last year for one kind of similar condition, but disassembled, and missing a few parts. I thought I got a reasonable deal, but not a steal.

dahogan

Possible Pics?

65hihp

what's the seller want for it?

ruxvette

A 250 HP 327, 3 speed, and soft top were standard. Take some pics...

Dan Hampton

The three-speed is easily replaceable with a 4-speed. That particular unit had an issue with the 2/3 synchronizer and it is next to impossible to find one new. Take that into account. No idea about the price. Pics would help.

Rick Gower

As 65 hihp said, what does the seller want for it? I have found it good policy to not price other peoples cars or parts. Almost without exception, they have a price in mind. Start there. If they will not give you a price or it is not within the price range you have in mind, shake their hand, thank them and walk away. There are always exceptions to this but they normally don't apply to a base engine 3 speed car.

Boyan

$38,500

65hihp

not a cent less than $42,000

GlenT^

I have only one picture of it running and smoking, it's a 30 foot picture. I t looks decent but i've been told it is quite possibly all original just tired. The guy is asking 35K for it down from originally asking 40K It's 350 miles away from me so i plan to drive up and give it a really good look soon.

Railroadman

If it's 350 miles away, I presume it's the seller who told you it's "quite possibly" all original?

Duck916

As described, the $35K number seems like a high water mark.

The engine and transmission can be taken care of fairly easily. The body cracks and paint can be minor issues or major headaches. Those and the usual questions about rust are what will drive the value of the car, I'd think. Also, documentation to show this really is an original untouched car will add some value.

corvetteed

Pictures will help, of course, but based on what you've said, the 35k number might not be too bad. However, owners might not see the vehicle the way others do. I'd want lots of pictures and video before making a 350 mile trip.

dahogan

reno stallion

Where is it I will look at it for you