The seller of this 1962 Corvette restomod insists it’s “like new,” but that might actually undersell what’s been done here.

After three years and an estimated 6,000 hours of work, this C1 finale has been rebuilt, reimagined, and modernized into something far beyond what rolled out of St. Louis in ’62. Now it’s on the market through Hemmings, where bidding has already reached $110,000 with the auction set to close Friday, June 19.

The car sits in Gold Canyon, Arizona, and carries just 300 miles since completion. Its builder — a retired General Motors skilled trades employee — handled the entire project himself, leaning on decades of experience to create a Corvette that blends classic lines with modern performance.

He started with an SRIII Motorsports tube chassis, then added a 6.2 liter LS3 V8 and Tremec six speed manual sourced from a 2015 Camaro SS. The engine didn’t stay stock for long; it now breathes through a Texas Speed cam and a 110 mm throttle body, all managed by a FiTech controller. A custom cooling system, stainless exhaust with electronic cutouts, and a 3.73 geared limited slip rear end round out the powertrain.

The chassis carries C5 front suspension and C4 rear suspension, along with coilovers, rack and pinion steering, and four wheel disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors. The stored body — including a one piece front clip replacing an earlier damaged section — was finished in bright red, with the custom chassis powder coated to match. Chrome, stainless trim, and glass were all replaced, leaving no visible flaws in the exterior presentation. A factory hardtop is included, though no soft top comes with the car.

Inside, the C1 Corvette Restomod is trimmed in red leather, from the seats to the door panels to the trunk. Dakota Digital gauges with a GPS speedometer, power windows, electric wipers, Vintage Air climate control, and power steering and brakes give the cockpit a modern feel without sacrificing its classic layout. The seller notes the only functional quirk: the power windows operate a bit slowly.

The car rides on C6 ZR1 style chrome wheels, 18×9.5 up front and 19×12 in the rear, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sports. Receipts from the build accompany the sale, and the car will transfer on a clean Arizona title.

For bidders looking for a 1962 Corvette that drives like a modern performance car, this restomod offers an appealing mix of craftsmanship, engineering, and attention to detail. With only a few days left before the auction closes, the question now is how high the bidding will climb — and who will be the next caretaker of this meticulously reimagined Corvette.

Source:
Hemmings

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