1962 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 327 CI 340 HP 4 Speed Silver & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile 

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

THANKS LOU,JOHN 🤗 LOVE ❤️ THE COLOR, AND IT DOES LOOK LIKE IT JUST CAME FROM THE SHOWROOM 😎💚💚💚

IMO...This car represents the very finest that Corvette offered it's lucky owners, back in the late 50s-early 60s. This car has it all--the best combo of transmission/engine, as the extra 20hp of the fuel injection model was not worth the hassle of dealing with the injection problems. The styling of this year, was a great combination of classic 1950s "retro", but also was very sleek, hinting at the coming body changes of the next few years. 340hp was very impressive back then, and still is a powerful number in a car like this. I think I saw air conditioning also? Wow, I bet not too many roadster models offered that, back in 1962. I admire this owner for taking the time to make this restoration so excellent, and I too agree, that these types of cars need to be driven, not just put on display. Overall, this is a great video, Lou!

Just as powerful as the early C2 Corvette Sting-Rays! 😎👍💪

The ‘62 was special: ‘58-‘62 front end and the next year “Stingray” rear end treatment. The gentleman is quite the restorer and should be very proud of his efforts.

Hey Lou.A true super model, and this baby can sing.What a sound coming out of that car. This one's top shelf.

What a great colour! Beautiful Corvette, spectacular restoration. Very clean look. Thanks Lou!

Nice work John! Thanks Lou for showing us this Corvette beauty.

Many thanks to John the owner and to Lou for showcasing this gem. A dream for most of us but a reality for those that put the love and work into the build and preservation. Just stunning !!

Beautiful Corvette in a great color ! Thanks for posting Lou !

What a great looking Corvette with the right amount of pedals and the right custodian who knows how to use them! Thanks for finding and sharing Mr. Castle and his fantastic '62 with us, Lou!

Lou - what a beautiful Corvette. Some people are blessed with automotive knowledge and talent to be able to restore this car to the level shown here is incredible. Well done !😊

Yes this Corvette is very beautiful looking car and I do love other early classic Corvette, too!

SHE"S A BEAUTY ! ! ! THE SPLIT WINDOW CAME OUT THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

Beautiful '62 love the color and the ride through the pines!

Ah man, now that's a Corvette! I'm salivating all over my keyboard. 🙂

It is stunning! Of all my past cars, the one I would most like to have back is the 1961 Corvette. This '62 has a classic, timeless beauty. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Wow!!!! That’s all I got!

A nice unique color...very refreshing. Thanks Lou and John!

Right out of the tv show Route 66 . Great job doing it in your garage. Another good one Lou as always❗️🇺🇸

Hi Lou, what a great looking Corvette, that guy has made a top job of restoring that car,it is a credit to him, a great videoLou.👍👍.

Even with fake knock-offs and (argh) white wall tires, my heart still skips a beat... It's the mid sixties, very late at night, on winding country roads, driving WAY too fast... ...scaring me and the diamond next to me... Ah yes, I remember it well

Absolutely beautiful Corvette 😍😍😍😍😍 "Wrap your ass in fiberglass" Thanks Lou!

Awesome ride👍 I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you your family and all the fellow members of this community a wonderful Christmas 🌲. I've been a member of this community for many years and you consistently provide entertaining wholesome content in a toxic free environment. I think I could speak for the whole community and offering up heartfelt thanks to you and your son. As I said before you can never predict what ride you're going to surprise us with looking forward to seeing what you have in store in 2024🎉

Wow, sharp as a tack. The silver finish gives the car a clearly defined look as opposed to the two-tone finishes of the Fifties.

62 What a beauty...It's got the looks and the sound....

Lou you did an awesome job on this car story. You asked all the right questions. A very thorough interview.

These cars are beautiful and powerful. I had a chance to drive a 2023 convertible corvette 2 weeks ago and fell in love. I wish I would have bought a 1962 vette years ago.

Love the 327/350 in the '66 Vette. One of the best driveline setups l've ever driven. I LOVED driving it. Wished it was mine.

Класний дизайн! Класний колір! Класне авто! Дякую!

I think this is my favorite RU-vid video ever. Thank you for posting.

My shop teacher had a 2 toned blk on red 61, so I appreciated you guys telling a bit of differences between a 61 and 62. His was a 283 4bbl 4 speed car, but it still went pretty well. I'm no expert Chevy guy, but I believe that the 340hp 327 had the solid cam, thus the higher redline. Very pleased to see ( and hear) John really get on it. They weren't meant to be babied.

An early TV show, The Route 66 made Corvette famous and popular!

What a car! This is truly special. I don't recall ever seeing that color before. As always, a great video. This is maybe the most awesome car i have seen yet on your channel and THAT is saying something!

I am only 16 seconds in on the video and already love the car!

Absolutely awesome Lou. Seeing cars life this is living the dream. Thanks for sharing with your fan club!

A real beatiful car Lou.

Nice machine. One of my all time favorites!!!

😍Nice!!!!!!!! 👍

Lou, of course, I had an Uncle who mostly bought Chevys, and he had several corvettes, including one just a few years older than this one. And I probably saw hundreds of these close-up. But this model is rare now! I am glad you showed the trunk as I rarely, if ever, saw that!

Love it... this '62 is one bad boy!! Professionally restored examples of the C1 'Vettes are worth a ton of $$'s. I'm thinking that regardless of the cost, I need to have one of these in my small car collection before I die (at present, 72). We'll see...

What a nice Corvette. Absolutely beautiful car. Thanks Lou and Merry Christmas!

A beautiful 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster in that elegant Satin Silver! The restoration work is magnificent and looks like it just came from the dealership. Its lines are very beautiful, and the rear part is already reminiscent of the second successor generation. The interior looked splendid in the sunlight at that time (special mention to the trim and chrome on the instruments). The walk at the end couldn't have been better, with those mountains and valleys as a backdrop. Congratulations to Mr. Castle, for achieving what you achieved in this classic! I wish you a Merry Christmas, Lou, and a Happy New Year with your loved ones!

Just lovely... ...I'll take two please

That car was made for John; they are a perfect match.

America 🇺🇸 could still build cars like this Corvette if We The People would take the government out of the car manufacturing business . And they could still build them cost efficient for the consumer. Thanks Lou 👍🇺🇸

A real beauty and wonderful sound.

Wow, this car sounds great, thanks Lou!

Beautiful car Lou just as I remember them.

My favorite ❤️

That car LOOKS GREAT...

Thanks!

Wow, looks identical to my '62 purchased in SE Michigan. Great shots of the details!

Nice C1

nice to see you in my state Lou , im up north in st helens.what a sweet corvette.hope you had a great time here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beautiful

wow. love the color. sounds and looks great as well.

AND IT REALLY WAS A GREAT DAY FOR THE DRIVE AND BEAUTIFUL 🤩 SCENERY ‼️

"Where you in '62?" Lou"? Learned a few things on this one. Very nice example of a C1 thar is properly optioned! Stay cool jewel and youll have it made in the shade...

Had a 62 340 4sp, Honduras Maroon, Buckskin interior. Bought in 64 with less than 10 thousand miles for $3000. Never seen one with the silver exterior. Great car, miss mine, but would probably need help getting in and out of it at nearly 80 years old. I still own a 74 Nova with a 383 stroker, not ready to give up yet.

Got to love the 340 hp, and the color on this one if fine. . . :>/

Bad Ass 😎👍

Sweeeeeeet!

At 8:51 a perfect reflection of Lou. Unbelievable

There is nothing like the first generation of Chevrolet Corvettes. These cars had a sporty appearance for their time and there were a number of improvements over the first generation years, such as more powerful V8 engines and a four speed manual transmission, which gave the first generation corvettes more power and faster acceleration. However it would take later generations to improve the handling and braking characteristics. Also this car is only lightly modified in a very important area. Installing a dual master cylinder with front disc brakes sure helps in the important area of being able to stop the car.

👍💯😎💯👍

Route 66' tv show series they drove a 62'. In the series they drove a new corvette every other year or so as Todd was the son of a rich father and could afford them.

'62 Corvette 4 spd., 327HO...a sunny day, and an exhaust note that growls with enthusiasm!!...Does it get any better?!

Get your Kicks on Route 66 and See your Chevrolet Dealer soon 😊

Get your Kicks on Route 66 And see Your Chevrolet Dealer now😊

Route 66 Get your Kicks With Chevy Corvette See it soon At your Chevrolet Dealer now 😊

the rolls royce boat tail is cheap copy of this car this car is truly very close to my heart and i will be very happy if you want to sell it to me . i know that there is no price of this great art but i just love it

The car is 61' years old.

sounds like solid lifters ? replaced cam ?

Do I hear solid lifters?

Curious why Lou always asks the owners to step on the brakes.....

Unfortunately Chevy just made the last Camaro last week so they make no more really cool cars. The current mid engine corvette is just....ugly. Not even on the same level as this car except its a hell of a lot faster and handles better. But it ain't nothing to look at.