$61,000
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Year:
1961
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Corvette Roadster
Type:
Roadster
Doors:
2
Color:
Ermine White
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
27,500 miles
Engine:
283ci V8 230hp
Transmission:
3 SPEED MANUAL
VIN:
10867S105757
Stock:
5722
Description
1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Ownership and History:
Two-Family Owned: Local car since new, with detailed ownership history.
Original Owner: Purchased new by R. Thomas from a Chevrolet dealership in Antioch, CA.
Second Owner: Sold to R. Thomas's mother-in-law, E. Stalhman, in 1963.
Third Owner: Sold to neighbors D. & P. Maich in 1979, who still own the car.
Documentation: Receipt for an engine rebuild in 1971 at 107k miles. Detailed 12-page timeline documenting…
1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Ownership and History:
Two-Family Owned: Local car since new, with detailed ownership history.
Original Owner: Purchased new by R. Thomas from a Chevrolet dealership in Antioch, CA.
Second Owner: Sold to R. Thomas’s mother-in-law, E. Stalhman, in 1963.
Third Owner: Sold to neighbors D. & P. Maich in 1979, who still own the car.
Documentation: Receipt for an engine rebuild in 1971 at 107k miles. Detailed 12-page timeline documenting a significant engine rebuild issue during the restoration, including conversations with Corvette expert Noland Adams.
Restoration:
Type: Frame-on restoration completed around 1983.
Recognition: Received a Bloomington Top Flight Award in 1984.
Color: Restored to the original color combination of Ermine White exterior with a red interior.
Engine and Transmission:
Engine: 283ci V8 producing 230hp.
Issue: During the restoration, the engine block was mistakenly decked, removing the correct numbers. The machine shop compensated with a free engine rebuild.
Transmission: 3-speed manual transmission.
Condition and Features:
Frame: Still has the factory stencil visible, indicating minimal alterations.
Bonding Strips: Original bonding strips are intact, showing the car’s originality.
Tops: Includes both the hardtop and soft top.
Performance: Runs and drives great, reflecting careful maintenance and restoration efforts.
Summary:
This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette has been cherished by two families since new and remains a local Bay Area car. Originally purchased by R. Thomas in Antioch, CA, the car was passed down within the family before being sold to neighbors D. & P. Maich in 1979. The Maichs undertook a frame-on restoration that concluded around 1983, earning the car a Bloomington Top Flight Award in 1984.
During the restoration, the 283ci V8 engine was rebuilt, though the original numbers were unfortunately removed during the decking process. This incident is well-documented, including a 12-page timeline with correspondence involving Corvette expert Noland Adams. Despite this, the engine rebuild was compensated for and the car remains in excellent condition.
Restored to its original Ermine White exterior with a red interior, this Corvette retains its factory frame stencil and original bonding strips. With both a hardtop and soft top, and a well-maintained 3-speed manual transmission, this classic Corvette runs and drives beautifully, making it a standout piece for any collector or enthusiast.
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
$61,000
Year:
1961
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Corvette Roadster
Type:
Roadster
Doors:
2
Color:
Ermine White
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
27,500 miles
Engine:
283ci V8 230hp
Transmission:
3 SPEED MANUAL
VIN:
10867S105757
Stock:
5722
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