1962 wasn’t the first year a fuel-injected engine was available on the Chevrolet Corvette.  Chevy was one of the early pioneers in this technology, and fuel injection actually dates all the way back to back to 1957 for the C1, which was introduced on the 283 small block.  Five years later, displacement grew to 327 cubic inches for the 1962 model, and with fuel injection, it produced 360 horses right out the door.  While the seller of this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette isn’t positive it left the factory with fuel injection, it was reported to him that it did indeed begin life as a fuelie, and if you’ve been in the market for an early ‘Vette fresh out of the barn this one may be worth a look.  The car is located in Gray Court, South Carolina, and can be seen here on eBay with an asking price of $50,000.

We’d like to thank Barn Finds reader T.J. for sending us the great tip on this one!  The story on this Corvette is that it’s a “barn find” in the truest sense of the term, as the seller says the car was stored inside a barn for years and is still wearing the coat of dust over the Honduras Maroon paint from when it emerged.  The prior owner apparently acquired the car back in the 70s, and while we don’t get a whole lot more information about the car’s past, it does appear to be complete on the outside and in reasonably well-preserved condition.

The evidence the seller mentions that he says supports his claim that the Corvette could have possibly come with a fuel-injected 327 is the body emblems, although he is straightforward in saying there is no concrete verifiable affirmation.  The original engine is no longer under the hood and in its place now is a 1968 small block, which the seller believes could be either a 302, 327, or 350.  No word about its source, but it is said to sound great and the transmission is a 4-Speed, so that’s a plus.

The inside is still showing some of the same barn dust as the outside, and the seller says that under that layer of powder lies a nice interior.  It is missing the radio, but the clock is still intact and it looks like all the gauges are present, although it’s not mentioned whether or not they are all still functioning.  The black top is stated to be in great shape, and if you exclude the back window the materials themselves do look pretty good, with the frame and latches also appearing to be structurally sound.

We do get a couple of photos from down below, and from what can be seen everything on the underside seems to be in good shape and solid.  The Corvette is also wearing a set of rally wheels with new tires on them, and the seller feels his asking price of $50k is reasonable for what you’re getting and the potential herein.  If you disagree, there’s also the option to submit your best offer for consideration.  What are your thoughts on this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette?