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

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Corvette :-) You're welcome Lou

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!

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Curbozer Boomer, High praise :-) Lou

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long.

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the looks and appreciate the work putting this car together. You're welcome Tom.

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hey Robert, High praise :-)

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Happy to share this powerful C1 with you :-)

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this car and the restoration too. You're welcome, Lou

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.

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Rob, Happy to read you appreciate this "special" car :-) Lou

@MrGGPRI

3 ай бұрын

I installed this bolt-on, one-piece front end suspension onto my '32 Roadster back in 1963, rides like a dream unlike the orig leaf spring I-beam setup. Also transplanted the 327/340hp engine + 4-sp BW from the rolled "donor” Vette.

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 !!

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Charles, Happy to read "Just stunning" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, 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 !😊

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Robert - High praise.

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!

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Thegunfighter45acp, My pleasure sharing this Corvette with the right amount of pedals with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

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!

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Bill, Happy to read "It is stunning!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sound of this car :-)

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

@loucostabile

2 күн бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

HI ACatal2, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Corvette :-)

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Happy to read this car is "very refreshing" :-) You're welcome CJ Design!

I think this is my favorite KZread video ever. Thank you for posting.

@loucostabile

17 күн бұрын

Hi Xeyedjohn, High praise. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou

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

@loucostabile

4 ай бұрын

Hi Robert, Happy to read "SHE"S A BEAUTY ! ! !" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Ralph, Thanks for sharing info on the TV show. My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. Glad you're along for the ride.

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.👍👍.

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Philip, Happy to read you appreciate the restoration of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Thank you Bill.

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.

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Charles, High praise :-) Lou

A real beatiful car Lou.

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Ollie :-)

Wow!!!! That’s all I got!

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Thanks.

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

@loucostabile

5 ай бұрын

Happy to read "Absolutely awesome" :-) My pleasure sharing with you and you're welcome Kevin.

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

NICE!

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.

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Happy to read "One of the best driveline setups l've ever driven. I LOVED driving it." :-)

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!

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

High praise :-)

@tdvandy2

6 ай бұрын

@@loucostabile Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you and yours!

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.

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the looks and power of this car :-) Driving a new one sounds FUN!

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

High praise :-) You're welcome. Merry Christmas John!

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

NICE!

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🎉

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Terry M, Merry Christmas. I appreciate your kind words. I appreciate you watching. You're welcome. I'm looking forward to more fun with you in 2024, Lou

That car LOOKS GREAT...

@loucostabile

6 күн бұрын

High praise.

😍Nice!!!!!!!! 👍

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

:-)

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome motorTranz!

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

NICE!

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

:-)

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...

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Ken, Happy to read "Love it" :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing that TV show info.

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!

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Jaime, I agree, this car looks showroom new. Glad you're along for the ride! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and you're loved ones too, Lou

Wow, this car sounds great, thanks Lou!

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome Robert!

A real beauty and wonderful sound.

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Rich, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds from this car :-) Lou

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!

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Jed, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

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.

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Adam, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your shop teachers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

Beautiful car Lou just as I remember them.

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Leroy :-)

Класний дизайн! Класний колір! Класне авто! Дякую!

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Сергій, Happy to read you think the color, and design of this car is cool :-) You're welcome, Lou

Nice C1

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Happy to read this one is "Nice" :-)

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

The right Caretaker with the right car :-)

@edlawrence5059

6 ай бұрын

@@loucostabile He really looks good driving it.😎

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

@loucostabile

2 ай бұрын

Hi Christopher, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and sounds of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou

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

@loucostabile

5 ай бұрын

Hi Ray, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Jeff, My 1st visit to Oregon and I had a wonderful time as you can see. Some videos from Oregon already on the Channel and stay tuned more fun coming up, Lou

Thanks!

@loucostabile

4 ай бұрын

SUPER THANK YOU DAVID FOR THE SUPER THANKS! I appreciate the support, Lou

My favorite ❤️

@loucostabile

Ай бұрын

NICE!

Beautiful

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Kile Onrail, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

"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...

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Clinton, Hoping to one day be able to get a ride in a car like this :-) Lou

@clintonsager2233

6 ай бұрын

Mission accomplished Lou! "Where were you in 62" is the tagline for American Graffiti movie, not sure if you knew that. Assume you've seen it. Keep cruisin'!

Bad Ass 😎👍

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

:-)

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 👍🇺🇸

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Larry, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

@curbozerboomer1773

6 ай бұрын

It could be done!...But I would still respect the need for incorporating the latest safety features. Actually, the latest iterations of Corvette have indeed made for great looking and driving cars, and are definitely much more safe. I am an old Boomer now, and realize that I get too nostalgic when thinking about cars like this 62 beauty. I love that retro style so much!..But no airbags, no side protection built into the body, steering wheels and columns that can crush and kill you in an accident, brakes that need conversion to modern systems, etc make me aware that these types of cars were hazardous to drive, especially at higher speeds! So I do appreciate what the new Corvettes have to offer.

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Dr. Candor, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

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.

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Gary, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Hang on to your Nova, cars keep us young! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

Sweeeeeeet!

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

:-)

At 8:51 a perfect reflection of Lou. Unbelievable

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing what you notice.

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.

@loucostabile

4 ай бұрын

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy this 1st Generation Corvette :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

....I agree, it's pretty good :-)

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.

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Nicky, Thank you for sharing that TV series info.

👍💯😎💯👍

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

:-)

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

@loucostabile

3 ай бұрын

Hi Pubg attitude, I'm not aware of this car being for sale. Hope you see many more cars on this KZread Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZread Channel, Lou

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

:-)

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

NICE!

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

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Well said.

sounds like solid lifters ? replaced cam ?

@loucostabile

19 күн бұрын

Hmmm, not sure.

The car is 61' years old.

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

You're right.

Do I hear solid lifters?

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hmmm, not sure.

@razvancalin6453

6 ай бұрын

By all means, the 340-hp 327 came with mechanical lifters only in 1962.

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.

@loucostabile

6 ай бұрын

Hi Nicky, Good news! You're on the right KZread Channel for the cars you enjoy, Lou