Looking for a 62

[backn62]

At age 55 and putting off buying a corvette for 20+ years, I am finally able to move toward the purchase of a 62 corvette. Would appreciate hearing from 62 owners about current costs. Have done lots of research and am looking for a nice driver, does not have to be numbersmatch, just a good solid car with no surprises. Key ingredients: good+paint/chrome, hardtop not required. thoughts on costs? Has e-bay established going prices or can a decent car still be had for 28-30K? Any help would be appreciated. Jim

 

[IH2LOSE]

Well frfom a fellow who is also in the market for a 61 or 62.There a PLENTY of afourdable drivers out there for sure in your price range.So what is a driver? What I think a driver is is a solid,clean,relable ,safe,major componets redone typr of a car.maybee it has the wrong motor maybee the wrong trans,but the car is safe and ready to be used.this is what I conseider a driver.

Again this is from some one who has been shopping in the price range you stated,Unfortunatley there are some sellers out there who describe a driver as a car that will not stay running,Over heats,needs paint,cant leave the battery connect for fear of a fire or that the battery will drain,needs new interiour.

I could go on but wont.
Get out there and answer the advertizements,take notes as to what you see with the different cars.PURCHASE THE BEST CAR YOU CAN AFFORD.It the little nickel and dime things that send you to the poor house.Alot of fellow think well Ill by this and slowley fix it up.Well the slowley fix it up is whats cost's the fortune.

Good Luck And dont fall in love with anything.I have been with plenty of guys helping them purchase there dream car and as soon as they see the car they are in love and lose all sence of intelagence,they belive if they dont buy this car now they will never find one again.I have sucessfully proved them wrong the right deal always does come along.PURCHASE QUAILITY not a dream.

Jim welcome abourd and start going to shows to see the different quailities of cars

 

[ChuckG]

62's are "hot". Seems like everybody's looking for one, and the prices reflect that. Prices advertised go anywhere from the mid 20's to the 60's and up for a restored FI car.

You should be able to buy a nice driver in your price range, but you've got to remember something.....you've buying a 40 year old car, that's probably a hobby car that isn't driven regularly. Cars like that will never be as reliable as your daily drivers. You've got to learn to be a tinkerer, etc. I know...I have 3 garage sitters, driven on nice days, etc.

Also, you've got to decide what you want from this car. Are you interested in NCRS/Bloomington Gold type events? If so, you'll want a matching number/original motor, originally restored car. Do you want a "Saturday Night" malt shop cruiser? Do you want something for local/NCCC type shows?

Don't buy a "hot rod" because it's cheaper, and then try to restore it back to original, because you'll spend a fortune, more than you would have spent for the original car in the first place. Also, don't buy an original car, and then start to modify the heck out of it, because you'll never recoup your money on that deal either. Chuck

 

[IH2LOSE]

but you've got to remember something.....you've buying a 40 year old car, that's probably a hobby car that isn't driven regularly. Cars like that will never be as reliable as your daily drivers. You've got to learn to be a tinkerer

Thats go to be the BEST advice I have heard in a while.I allways assume thats understood when a collector is purchased

EXCELLENT POINT CHUCK

 

[iron cross]

You are looking for one of the most desirable Corvettes made. The top prices are the FI cars and to a lesser degree the 340`s. What ever you get, do not buy a basket case because of a low price. Most of them would be missing some very valuable expensive pieces that would put you in the poor house. Rear bumpers are not available through any supplier and some 62 parts are only unique to the 62`s. They are worth more apart tnan together. Good luck

At age 55 and putting off buying a corvette for 20+ years, I am finally able to move toward the purchase of a 62 corvette. Would appreciate hearing from 62 owners about current costs. Have done lots of research and am looking for a nice driver, does not have to be numbersmatch, just a good solid car with no surprises. Key ingredients: good+paint/chrome, hardtop not required. thoughts on costs? Has e-bay established going prices or can a decent car still be had for 28-30K? Any help would be appreciated. Jim

 

[backn62]

Thanks to all of you for the advice. Fortunately, I am a tinkerer and that part doesn't bother me. It gets a little scarey to see driver cars prices going for what they do. Has this really become a sellers market? Thanks also for the advice on missing parts. Will keep you posted on the search. Jim