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LOT #762 - 1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – NO RESERVE
ELEGANCE DEFINED

THIS AWARD-WINNING 1962 CORVETTE TURNS HEADS
ON AND OFF THE SHOW CIRCUIT

Elegance. Noun. “Grace, refinement and beauty in matching grilles, along with custom billet inserts
movement, appearance or manners.” in the coves that flank the sides of the car.

The word “elegance” describes a state of being The rear quarter-panels were widened 2 inches,
and an attitude, which makes “Elegance” the and the body was lengthened by an inch, with
perfect nickname for this beautiful custom 1962 the top body line also raised 1 inch. The enlarged
Chevrolet Corvette. wheel openings feature custom-made inner
fenders molded to the body.
A pedigreed build with a long list of prestigious
awards, “Elegance” will cross the auction block “Elegance” also defines the painstaking attention
with No Reserve at the inaugural Barrett-Jackson to detail in the build, including custom hood and
Houston Auction, September 16-18 at NRG Center. trunk actuators in place of normal latches, as well
Make no mistake about it, “Elegance” truly as the exclusive use of polished stainless bolts
defines the look and the power of this specially throughout and special headlight rings that do
built custom Corvette. not require the use of conventional screws.
The custom work begins with classic ’62 Corvette The meticulous bodywork is accented by a custom
body, which has had its front and rear bumpers color known as Champagne Mist, which was
removed, while adding solid grille rings and specially chosen to make this ’62 ’Vette stand out.

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