New C1 1962 Corvette to the Family

[Frank C.]

I recently bought a 1962 Corvette in Portland Oregon, and drove it from there back to my home in the Washington D.C area. Wonderful drive, and experience. Here are some pictures. I will be reaching out here as I start to work on the car. Thanks Frank

[Don H.]

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What a great drive! That is what they were made for, well done! Don H.

[Paul H.]

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Congratulations Frank. Great looking 62. What a great maiden voyage! Thanks for sharing the pics.

[Leo G.]

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Congrats Frank, What a great way to start your C-1 experience. As Don said they were made to drive. ENJOY!

Drive em safe

Leo

[Leif A.]

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Frank,
That's absolutely awesome!! Would love you hear the back story on this car and more details on your cross country adventure. I'm sure there's much more to tell. Well done!!

[Mike E.]

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Great start! I have driven many 1000's of miles in my 62's over the past 48 years, and there is nothing better! Black/fawn is a neat combination!

[Kent S.]

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That gold grille is pretty interesting - several discussions on that subject, for sure it's a rare item. I'll add my congratulations on a great story and welcome aboard!

[Mark E.]

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This could be a great Restorer article.

Summer cross-country roadtrip in a '62...

[Frank C.]

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Thanks all for the great feedback. My wife and I own a 66 L79 air coupe, that I am completing a major mechanical rebuild. Hope to be finished in 2023. That brings me back to why this car now? Quick backstory on this car as told to me is always west coast car. Long-time owners. Sold to an NCRS member advertised on line here on in the classifieds. Very original car. Looks like original drive train (300hp, 4spd, 370 rear) and interior, has been repainted. A solid 5 footer. Meets our criteria perfectly a good driver quality car. So, I retired from the Army in 2020 at the peak of the pandemic, immediately took a civilian job for Uncle Sam. Between pandemic, new job, completing a Masters, I really did not get the chance to transition from multiple combat tours, and a working career in the military. This opportunity came at a time when I needed to unwind and de stress. I took 5 days to make the drive. Each stop for food and gas brought opportunities to talk with people who would share car stories and just talk about everyday life. I came away with even more appreciation of how great a country we live in. How blessed we are. The whole buying experience between NCRS members who treated me as family, and then the drive across country experience for me are once in lifetime.

[Leo G.]

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Frank,
Thank you for your service. I echo your appreciation for this great country and the blessings bestowed upon us. Again thank you.

drive em safe

Leo