Driving The 1962 Chevrolet C1 Corvette Fuelie - Fuel Injected 327 Hot Rod! (POV Binaural Audio)

[@TedwardDrives]

What's your favorite Generation of Corvette? Be sure to hit that Bell for Notifications! Thanks for watching

[@BinLackin]

C3 corvette

[@Basic_Lee99]

C3

[@diegocasas5733]

C7 and c8

[@mr.dummyotw1203]

C2 and c3

[@gp500fan]

C2 & C5

[@Harper210]

Tedward's really going on a streak with the classics here 💪

[@johndrake2729]

Yep, giving Jay Leno a run for money.

[@henryrpage]

Heck yeah! They're my fav. I'd love to see him in a BMW 2002.

[@vomErsten]

@@henryrpage Or a 3.0 CS/CSL.

[@Cirrus2000]

I’m a European car guy but the Corvette has a special place in heaven for me. It’s my favorite American car.

[@Pr0udSama]

Respect, I also enjoy my eu cars, but I've always wanted a corvette

[@honestabe7349]

Best dashboard ever

[@jensnitsche4994]

Ehrlich, es gab in der amerikanischen Geschichte so viele herausragende Automobile, Konstruktionen, ich könnte mich heute nicht entscheiden, welches ein "Bestes" wäre...

[@Spooky1862]

Agree-the Corvette between 1956 and 1967 was probably one of the more European-looking cars built in the United States. Except for the ‘58, they didn’t have an over-abundance of chrome and Detroit glitz!

[@TheTopher]

What a car. What a time!

[@stephensfriends]

360 horsepower in 1962!!!!!!! This thing is THE business

[@TedwardDrives]

If I got a ride in this in 1962 I’d have crapped myself. So fast.

[@watchdogs295]

@@TedwardDrives yea and you was babying that thing lmao you must’ve been scared

[@channell11]

Engines were rated in gross horsepower back then. By modern rating standards it'd probably be closer to 270. Still pretty stout given that it probably only weighed about 3100 lbs or so.

[@CharredSteak]

@@channell11Yeah probably felt somewhere near-civic type r but with solid axle suspension lmao

[@KD-nb3mp]

​​@@channell11 Thats not true actually. The engine hp was measured by the crank and usually underestimated by the companies because of rising insurance costs. Many of these engines made around 380hp so you will be at around 330-340hp at wheels. If you dont believe me just watch some dyno videos. Most companies still dont rate their cars at true rwhp btw! So you could be a new 500hp bmw and its gonna make around 450hp to the wheels.

[@toddaulner5393]

Geared really well for the torque curve on these cars! They go faster than I ever would have thought for sure!

[@TedwardDrives]

It was a genuine shock. And then I couldn’t help myself haha

[@jerrywright8882]

@@TedwardDrives If you look up the specs for the 327 Fulie of this year it would run 0to60 in 5.9 and top out at 132,and the quarter in the 14's.Can you imagine how fast this thing was in 1962 WOW!!

[@bubbleman2002]

@@jerrywright8882 Exceeding 100 miles per hour in the early 60s would be quite the experience, I imagine.

[@TruthPoliceLegend]

@@jerrywright8882 Faster than that depends who is driving

[@mattmalone524]

@@TedwardDrives Keep in mind that the car doesn't have rack and pinion and that's where that slight play comes in. If it had R and P and more modern tires, it would be very good in the corners and there are R and P kits you can put on these cars but it would hurt the value.

[@mrblop3418]

Its just satisfiying to watch someone driving in pov..

[@Leo_B030]

That‘s just one of the nicest interiors

[@RJW14]

360 horsepower, that's more than I expected it to have by about 140. Man, these engines sound phenomenal. Even the big straight sixes they made sounded badass. Also you got tiresqueal up into third, that's some torque.

[@dennis885600]

140? Classic American cars used to be quite powerful before all the emission stuff in the 70’s. In the early 50’s the used to have flatheads with 120hp. Soon after they shot up to 180 and then up to 300 at the end of the 50’s. At the end if the 60’s some were even rated at 400hp

[@RJW14]

@@dennis885600 yeah most of my experience is from the 70s that's why I thought it'd have like 220 to 240 and just a freight of torque to compensate

[@jrag1000]

Fucking Corvette man, always putting the power down all the way back. I gotta get one someday I tell ya...

[@dennis885600]

@@jrag1000 it's a 100k car so lots to save up for

[@04dram04]

And with its light weight fiberglass body, it must fly

[@edwardbaker2192]

I had a 59 as a kid. I got it in 1968 just before my 17th birthday. Nobody really wanted the C1s after the Stingray came out. So my dad got the car for $1,800. My friends were driving Mustangs, RoadRunners, Cameros and VW bugs. But that damn Vette drew attention no matter where I pulled up. It was a total tank, leaky, but a hoot to own. The original engine had been replaced with a 327 with a four barrel. I had it up to 135 mph one time. Alas, I had a minor accident with it and my mother would not allow me to have it repaired. Sold it. Graduated from college and bought a 260z. It was so much better than that old vette. Then traded it for a 280z. And from 1992 to 2002, no two seaters. Got the itch again and bought a new C5 in 02, drove it for 14 years, traded it in for a new C7 in 16. I’ll never buy another Corvette as there is no manual anymore. I just can’t get passed that. The C7 is an incredible car, fast, good looking and very fuel efficient. Been blessed and lucky to have owned these great cars.

[@fastmail55]

I feel the same way regarding the lack of manuals. Just not the same...

[@chillphung8327]

Wow! That gage cluster! They don't make em like they used to! I love the art deco cabin vibes along with the classic 60s British Sports Car proportions.

[@silentone3852]

Ah, the classic Corvettes were such beauties 👌

[@markmark2080]

As Jackie Gleason used to say back in that day..."How sweet it is"... I used to love watching the 'Route 66' TV series... This is one sweet machine.

[@Meltzmaen]

Oh man... the sound... got the big speakers on full blast and i am crying tears of joy! Thanks man, that thing is a dream!

[@gaydes1012]

the C1 is probably one of the best looking cars ever made period, whether it's the original with the inline 6, the dual headlight cars, or the quad headlights, they all look drop dead gorgeous

[@georgekalafatis7286]

I happen to own a couple of those engines and I'm going to tell you they are one of the toughest I've ever seen as far as their ability revving up holding up for years of torture

[@alribee]

The special high performance Chevy motors of the 1960's were sold with a WARRANTY and red lined at 7000 rpm. And you are right, they would do it for years with just regular maintenance. Keep in mind, FI 283 Corvette place about 3rd overall at LeMans in 1960. Proud to say I MET Zora Arkus-Duntov at Bloomington in 1990.

[@xpatsteve]

Pretty car, great sound, and yeah, I heard you catch some rubber getting into 2nd and 3rd. Suspension aside, this car was ahead of its time.

[@matiastripaldi406]

"this big oh shit bar for the passenger"🤣 awesome drive & video, as always

[@timothyhutcheson645]

Thank you Ted. I haven't been behind the wheel of my 62 in almost 60 years but your video captured everything perfectly. I did miss the sound of that big Carter AFB howling though. 🙂

[@su2pect]

Car-wise that's for sure the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. Absolutely love the C1 Vette since ever! Fantastic ride-on video!

[@swakawakaflame]

That gauge cluster is awesome, as is the rest of this car!!

[@ihopetospeed1]

I had the opportunity to drive a 62 in the mid 80s. The guy had it for sale for $10k. I had the cash in hand but he changed his mind.

[@Kampfmesser89]

Not many sounds as iconic as the small block Chevy.

[@customkey]

As far as picking races while cruising the local McDonalds on Saturday night back in '62, this was the quickest car on the street. Back then the local AM radio stations would have record hops at the local dragstrip, and I remember one such event at Vineland Raceway in New Jersey that featured a match race between 2 showroom brand new fuelie '61s, with 283ci engines and they were turning 14.20s at 100mph, phenomenal for 1961. So the 327 with a few more hp and more torque would do a little better than that. These were very rare back then, 250 and 300hp were more common and still somewhat feared in such a light car. The sexy idle is courtesy of the Duntov camshaft.

[@charlesharter3068]

I'll be damned... a driving video that shows the presenter ACTUALLY coming to a stop at a stop sign. It's VERY rare nowadays to witness. Kudos. Also, lovely car and love the enthusiasm. Keep it up

[@doctorzaius4084]

I love black-on-red for early-mid 60s Chevies - absolutely crazy color combo but it looks so tough

[@hossan442]

Such a nice classy design… there is no words to say what an amazing driving experience, woaa. Also the narration is honest, not dramatical as other guys tend to use. Very beautiful machine man!

[@tonysteppan8495]

That's so nice! your comments while driving was spot on. No cup holders, no nav. just hang on and go. After 1 hour in stop and go traffic your left leg turn to jelly. Thanks for the ride along! Oh, yea the radio who needs one. Just listening to the exhaust would be all the music needed! Whoever did the restoration sure did a great job.

[@peterdegroff7318]

I like the way this guy reviews the car in addition to the excellent video quality. He covers a few points on the car a salesman would ignore such as the brakes(drums all around) and the handling characteristics.

[@chrismoody1342]

Got a 58’ two tone prowling my neighborhood on the regular. Such a beautiful car. Chevy styling was on point in the mid fifties.

[@jessebaldwin2661]

I had a 61 the summer I graduated high school and was instantly popular! I still dream about that car.

[@garywilson12]

love that vette a buddy of mine in the airforce had a 62 vette with the 327/340 4 speed, i got to drive it and man was that car quick

[@oliverturner5897]

Love these old muscle cars. Bring on more muscle!!!

[@gryphon123456]

What a beautiful car. One of chevys very best. I would do a modern interpretation of THIS car if I were chev.

[@paulbrown3302]

Nah they gonna make more $10,000 when they’re brand new hatchbacks and shitty vehicles. they’re selling so many sparks or whatever it’s called I see them literally EVERYWHERE. The time of design is done in average automakers lol

[@Cirrus2000]

@@paulbrown3302 I agree. Cars these days are typically either bland or over-designed.

[@williamgregory6684]

Please don't,if it ain't broke don't fix it.

[@BobbyTucker]

Most people couldn't afford one if they did decide to bring them back out. Think about gas mileage too, at the price of gas at the pump, wouldn't be too much driving.

[@patrickmcgrath5411]

TEDWARD... SO HAPPY TO FIND YOUR CHANNEL 🤗... I AM 70 YEARS OLD AND THIS (62' VETTE) IS MY "ALL-TIME FAVORITE CAR" EVER SINCE I SAW IT ON THE TV SHOW "ROUTE 66"... AFTER 60 YEARS NOTHING ELSE MATTERS🥰

[@The_journeyy]

*That binaural audio really gives a pov its character* 😍

[@markbelanger7394]

That's living its bring tears to my eyes and yes a grind on my face. It's by all my favorite corvette year

[@garywilson12]

that 327 is BEAR. best smLL block chevys built. a friend back in the service had a 62 corvette 327/340 4bbl carb. 4 speed and that car wojulds fly. from a stand still in 1st gear it would fish tail untill you let up. my first time driving such a fast car and a vette now ive owned 10 vettes

[@1AlejoYT]

Such a gorgeous vehicle. Some of the most beautiful ever made in the US.

[@PrivateEyeYiYi]

I love the natural sounding exhaust with no computer adding fake burps and pops.

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you for the Thrill Ride!

[@northcoastdyna]

Soo cool! ‘62 has always been a favorite year of Corvette for me!

[@daxtonbrown]

Wow, that's a car to die for. I have a 67 Camaro with a just rebuilt 327. Quite snappy.

[@edalder2000]

That V8 burble is just the business. As an American, just the best sound.

[@IllIIIlllIlIIlll]

European here- your roads looks amazing and very well maintained, is it like this everywhere? In UK there is a pothole on pretty much every street.

[@ryankenyon5010]

Love it! I can almost smell the exhaust fumes. Well done!

[@dukeman7595]

This little beast rips it man. The torque is unreal but driving it in those narrow roads was scary.

[@stoneylonesome4062]

I appreciate the owner of this thing for keeping it stock and not boomering it to death or turning it into a pimpmobile

[@mdhj67]

Car from the 60's going 70mph feels like it's going 90mph. Modern car going 90mph feels like it's going 70mph.

[@johnthonig1692]

Yep

[@GrandCamino6]

Sounds like she’s got 4.11’s out back. Love it!

[@wagonmaster1974]

More likely 3.70.

[@ThatAirSoftGeek]

My father has a 1955 Chevy bel air sedan with a 1965 327 with fuelie heads!

[@rader1175]

Tell him you want that car someday.

[@The9meister]

You know when you are driving it, the gear ratio's are great, a real envolving experience, fantastic.

[@Alpha-soixante]

That car is a work of art.

[@johndrake2729]

Aww man, I love this Vette out of all the Vette's! That bad boy is fast!

[@imperium7846]

We need more Corvettes

[@jerryumfress9030]

In 1963 I was in 6th grade. I had a buddy whose dad was a doctor and he pulled up to the front door at school one morning to drop my friend off. He was driving a 1963 corvette, fastback, baby blue, with the split rear window. I loved it

[@JRSC54]

Boy oh boy, what an great video. I’m 61 and have worked on cars 35+ years. Many for GM. The speedo in this car is reading 80 when straight up for those unfamiliar, and the mechanical tachometer is driven off the distributor. Having driven Many quick cars and bikes… I must say this video and camera angle is just like being there… THANK YOU !!! 🤠 The quickest Corvette oldie I’ve enjoyed was a 1969 with a 396 and 4 speed … this video reminds me of that car as far as acceleration. 👍👍👍

[@wagonmaster1974]

Who transplanted the 396? I didn't come from GM with it.

[@JRSC54]

Perhaps my memory fails me… what was the big block option in 69… 427 ?

[@wagonmaster1974]

@@JRSC54 Several different HP ratings, but, yes, the 427 was the BB option.

[@BOBXFILES2374a]

I have heard about fuel-injected Corvettes. The sound that engine makes is awesome!

[@explosive6045]

The best car line ever manufactured

[@jamesweaver1738]

I remember this car and drove one. The Rochester injection unit only had two problems. One. Nobody at the dealership knew how to deal with it. Second the fuel nozzles plugged up because of lack of good fuel filter. But it kicked ass and actually gave unbelievable gas mileage. The first units were in the 1957 models. Including the 1957 Bel-Air. My favorite Corvette was 1967. I drove many of them. I worked in a Corvette shop and most customers let me have them on the weekends. I didn't like the early cars . I'm tall and I was staring at the top windshield bar . And it drove like a buck board. Lol

[@glenncanale9225]

I have a 62 Hardtop only They made about 200 of them No big clips on the soft top cover or holes cut out.'Im the 2nd owner got it in 65 when i graduated HS. Also a Factory 4:56 rear end.

[@rootsmanuva82]

"And 1962 is the last year we had a wrap-around windshield, a solid rear axle....." ...2014 Mustang has left the chat

[@axiomist4488]

As soon as I see one of these, I think of Tod Styles and Buzz Murdock cruising down the highways. going cross country, with their luggage strapped to the luggage rack. I can't believe you didn't even mention them, from the early 60s TV show, Route 66. Do you even know of it ? I see nobody here comments on it .

[@RobsAutoRestoration88]

I absolutely love the video and all the info in your commentary, im restoring a 57 c1 for a customer from start to finish, 283 fuelie matching numbers car completely

[@TedwardDrives]

that sounds incredible! Can't wait to hear how it turns out

[@boisebusaboy]

My friend had a 62 with dual quads .i had a 426 hemi 4sp. We traded cars often and the vette was so cool to drive

[@samorowell535]

That bright red gorgeous interior.. those curves.. the chrome.. the muscle car exhaust… I am down bad for this car.

[@cherrylove3656]

love the exhaust I also like to see the chrome tips on those tailpipes emerging from the rear splash pan either way it's all cool yep when it was man and machine not a computer with power this power that I'm sure you appreciated driving this more than a new corvette everything appeals to me about this machine don't care for the newer ones they don't have this personality and charm like the older corvettes

[@RobsAutoRestoration88]

Forgot to mention you are a true honest guy man , much love for everything

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you!

[@lelko8]

I put that cam and solid lifters in my brand new '65' malibu. Added a 4:11 posi .all from Nickey Chevrolet.Not enough money for headers, so I put cut-outs.Originally was 327-350hp., 4 speed. My ets.at the strip were 13;90-14;00 at 100 -102. I power shifted. It spent two years in the garage while I was in RVN66/67.

[@livewoutlimit]

love the way you can see the hood stretch out all the way in front of you. so much presence .

[@vladpootin5973]

What a gorgeous All American classic. One of the founding fathers of the concept and segment of sportscars.

[@sreginkc]

Beautifully restored! Great video.

[@rick-ry3kj]

The 58-62 designs are the most beautiful.

[@richardlord4132]

once upon a time in 1973 I Had a 1963 split window 327 corvette Gold a little old Lady went thru a stop sign and totaled it in December rain a week before Christmas it was a weird cold time in Texas, My mother caught Pneumonia in the 4 hours it took for police arrived and then allowed wreckers to move the car..

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Oh man, that beauty sounds every bit as good as it looks, and I bet that torque & hp feels as good too. Lord, I wish I could own it. I'm now 60 yrs old........is it any wonder why many older gentlemen own classic sporty cars like these........it must knock 30 yrs off of their life while driving it. Thanks for the show and the ride along!!!

[@drew5697]

my grandfather has a 59 corvette. Im 19 at about 6 foot 1 and it is an interesting drive. in short people were not very tall back in the day and having never driven it up until last summer i was not expecting what i got but it was a amazing experience and will try to convince him to daily it at his beach house when im there.

[@LivingOnCash]

Wow, what a beauty! I love me a '62. Buzz and Todd liked them too. 😁 I have a low miles C5 Z06 and a couple C3's. I love driving the Z but my '73 stick shift car always puts a big smile on my face. It is not as fast, doesn't handle as well, isn't as comfortable but there is just something about rowing through the gears of an older car that can't be duplicated in newer ones. Maybe it's a bit of that "driving a slow car fast" thing, maybe the nostalgia of my youth, maybe just the rawness of it. I was born in Vermont and moved out west in '88. I love where I live but boy, do I miss driving around those country roads of New England. And what better way to do it than in a classic Corvette with the top down!

[@Petrospect]

8:55 nice lil Mk1 Rabbit This sounds throatier and grumblier than I anticipated too... I find these C1s fascinating. Love it! Hustling one with that wheel sounds terrifying but good god as many have mentioned, for '62 that's insane. E-Types only had 260ish hp!

[@PrincessTS01]

i was out driving my 1964 el camino this Saturday thru LA it was a nice cruise, it has a 327 but its a Holley carb and not FI, I do have a TH400 and a 12bolt to hold the power ;)

[@maxeluy]

I love when you drive a classic

[@TedwardDrives]

Me too!

[@SwarupDukuria]

ooo.. that 5.13 was the pick of the video...love that exhaust .. Nice one Ted..Be safe..

[@MarcelaR-dh1ok]

Great video...loved seeing scenic Mass once again as a fellow Bay Stater...

[@thetigerstripes]

I was hitch-hiking south of Chicago on my way to my girlfriend’s house on a Sunday, in 1963. That same black Vette w/ red interior rolls up and stops to give me a ride. It was a friend of mine and he’d stolen the car off a dealer’s lot - the keys had been left in the ignition ! He took me to my girlfriend’s house…later he picked me up and gave me a ride home, gassed up the car and returned it to the dealer and we never heard anything about it. It was an awesome car. We were 15 years old - too young for a driver’s license. No crash; not even a scratch.

[@ahjeezrick]

Imagine cruising down route 66 in that back in the day

[@MrBluzhound]

Beautiful car. I’m not sure what’s scarier - the bias ply tires or the drum brakes? Neither is enough for that car and so many like it throughout the’60’s (at least).

[@dgiorgi2001]

Well you pretty much nailed it about this C1. Straight inline speed. Those early Chevy front suspensions with king pins and drum brakes was nothing to brag about. I laughter when you compared it to a truck because thats how I always referred to these vetted. I prefer the C2 version with 67 being the best of all those years. It was a pleasure to drive and handled great and lets not forgot 4 wheel disc and 4 wheel independent Suspension. Beautiful car and thank you for the honest video.

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

This is my second-favorite Corvette in history, after the (in my opinion) perfect C7 Z06, and the one I’d have if I could afford one. I’d also have a ‘65 coupe with C5 Z06 drivetrain, suspension, etc., as long as we’re speaking hypothetically, haha! In a fuel-injected four-speed car, I bet the owner knew he/she wanted the quickest one around and ordered it with 4.10s (I assume they were available in ‘62), especially given the shift points you were using. Quick car for damn sure. Those old hot 327s were some of the best sounding and freest revving motors around.

[@davidgentz1731]

I had a 65 Coupe and you reminded me of that car the way you throttled up and went through the gears it was great

[@NiirTheRaccoon]

Man, there really is something special about these classics. Just nothing like it anymore! I used to hate these as a kid, now I absolutely love them hahaha.

[@jimmyboy131]

Wow what a beauty! And that engine sound.

[@billrichter8871]

I run whitewall radials on my 60' and it makes a huge improvement!

[@johnsaikaly9218]

The red interior With the black exterior is stunning

[@MetalTeamster]

That has a " close ratio " most likely a Muncie gearworks - most likely model M-22 gearbox . First gear is close to in between 1st and second, and every gear thereafter is closer together. You can hear a bit of gear whine that those gearboxes made.... Very cool

[@Aristocrafied]

Those gears seem super close. Can't imagine this having a high top speed as I can't imagine the rev range being too large.

[@jeffflaig362]

With the 360 horsepower 327 it has a solid lifter engine made to rev high. Depending on the final drive ratio these cars would go between 135 to 155 when new flat out

[@gt-37guy6]

@@jeffflaig362 And Ted didn't test it past a bout 4000 rpm on 6000 redline lol....

[@corvettenyc72op21]

Beautiful car! Nothing like the sounds of a corvette

[@malooch]

Gorgeous car along with gorgeous New England scenery.

[@peterheidgerd5418]

Where are you driving? I feel like I have been there before. Somewhere north of the Mason-Dixon line... PA? NJ? NY? Beatiful, I wish your video showed the car zipping down those roads, around the curves popping out from behind the rock walls, Barns and heading towards twilight to show off the tail lamps and headlamps; two then four, the visibility of the turn signals when in operation just once during twilight, etc, etc. YES, it is a beautiful brutish C1. Made a real impression on me!!

[@hom296]

Back around 1963, I owned a '59, 283, three speed Corvette. Then I saw this same car on a lot and I sweet-talked the salesperson to let me take it out for about 30 minutes. I never have had so much fun. My test drive was a maroon '62 with the 327 + fuel injection and it was fast!

[@Bricklinsv1970]

Thats good power from a small block in the 60s!!

[@edwardrobertson2958]

I used to work for an outfit that was the shop of last resort. I have worked on and had to road test cars that most people have only seen on TV or in the movies. I own a less than perfect '88 Corvette. Doug Nash 4+3 transmission. Yours is a Cool Video. I want too drive that car, because I know I can. Drum brakes were very effective. Again, Cool Video.

[@BernardBouchard-qq9kq]

My 1961 is my daily driver for the last 62 years 500 hp.

[@rader1175]

That has me beat, my 62 is mine for only the last 50 years, it is 500 hp. also. What is your cu. in.