The last of the historic solid axles Corvettes and real trunks (until the 1998 Convertible), the 1962 was also the first year of the 327 cubic inch engine and sales jumped by almost a third. Two-tone paint was not offered in 1962.

1962 Corvette Options

RPO#	DESCRIPTION	QUANTITY	$ RETAIL
867	Base Corvette Convertible	14,531	4,038.00
102	AM Radio, Signal Seeking	13,076	137.75
203	Rear Axle, 3.08:1 Ratio	n/a	0.00
242	Positive Crankcase Ventilation	n/a	5.40
276	Wheels, 15x5.5	561	0.00
313	Powerglide Automatic Transmission	1,532	199.10
396	327ci, 340hp Engine	4,412	107.60
419	Auxillary Hardtop	8,074	236.75
426	Power Windows	995	59.20
441	Direct Flow Exhaust System	2,934	0.00
474	Power Operated Folding Top	350	139.90
488	24 Gallon Fuel Tank	65	118.40
582	327ci, 360hp Engine (fuel injection)	1,918	484.20
583	327ci, 300hp Engine	3,924	53.80
675	Positraction Rear Axle	14,232	43.05
685	4-Speed Manual Transmission	11,318	188.30
686	Metallic Brakes	2,799	37.70
687	Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering	246	333.60
1832	6.70x15 Whitewall Tires	n/a	31.55
1833	6.70x15 Blackwall Tires	n/a	15.70

1962 Corvette Exterior Color Choices

CODE	EXTERIOR	QUANTITY
-	Tuxedo Black	n/a
-	Ermine White	n/a
-	Roman Red	n/a
-	Fawn Beige	1,851
-	Sateen Silver	n/a
-	Almond Beige	820
-	Honduras Maroon	n/a

1962 Corvette Interior Color Choices

CODE	COLOR
-	Black Vinyl
-	Fawn Vinyl
-	Red Vinyl