Chevrolet Corvette C1 - Red Leather - 1962

• Iconic car of the 60s

• Wanted version of the C1

• Same owner for 13 years

• Excellent condition for its age

Our Chevrolet Corvette C1, introduced in 1962, has 5,000 miles on the odometer. Since its vintage odometer contains only 5 digits, it is impossible for us to guarantee this mileage. Imported from the United States, it is registered in France and changed ownership on May 31, 2013.

Presented in its Red exterior color, combined with a Red interior, this Corvette offers a particularly homogeneous presentation. The body is in very good overall condition for its age, with only a few minor flaws on the chrome. The cabin is in excellent condition, with no significant wear and tear, and the on-board instrumentation is functioning normally.

Powered by its 300-horsepower V8 combined with a manual gearbox, this C1 fully embodies the spirit of the American roadster of the sixties: character, mechanical simplicity and timeless charm. The mechanics are in very good condition, RAS on the operating side.

Here are the most recent interviews conducted:
Rigorous maintenance carried out by the owner for more than 10 years, including:
• New brakes
• New tires
• New hood
• Box emptying
• New exhaust
• Bridge overhaul
• Engine work
The whole thing was completed about two years ago.

The consumables are in good condition.

No changes have been made to the vehicle.
Recent replacements include a new condom.

This Corvette comes with the usual documentation, although few invoices are available for long-standing maintenance.

With its authentic charm, careful maintenance and well above average condition, this Corvette C1 represents a rare opportunity to acquire an American icon ready to hit the road.

The Chevrolet Corvette C1 occupies a founding place in the history of the American roadster. Produced in the 50s and 60s, it embodies the transition from a simple style study to a true sportswoman. The model equipped with the 300-horsepower V8, combined with a manual gearbox, perfectly illustrates this turning point. This engine, more generous and more flexible than the initial blocks, marks the moment when the Corvette truly performed to the standards of its time.

The fibreglass body, which was still not very common at the time, gave the C1 a unique visual identity. In this red configuration with a red interior, we find the spirit of the first Corvettes shown in American salons, between technological optimism and a culture of style. The design combines recessed headlights, pronounced wings and simple lines, the heritage of a design that is still very much influenced by aviation.

On board, the presentation remains uncluttered. The round counters, the wide steering wheel and the low seat are reminiscent of a time when driving was physically engaging. The manual transmission reinforces this impression, making it necessary to accompany the V8 in its candid character.

The Corvette C1 represents a key moment: the moment when America decided to produce its own sporty roadster, with its codes, its technical choices and a charm directly linked to its time. A first generation that became a symbol.