The body is finished in red and
white and features a power-operated white convertible soft top. Equipment
includes quad headlamps, chrome trim and bumpers, rocket-style taillamps,
fender-mounted wind splits, vent windows, and a dual outlet exhaust system that
exits below the rear bumper. The door handles and mirrors have been shaved.
The 17? American Racing Torq
Thrust wheels are mounted with 245/45 Kenda front tires and 275/60 Goodyear
Eagle GT II rear tires. The car is equipped with a lowered suspension and power
steering. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
The front and rear bench seats
are upholstered in red leather with white accents and are joined by a
color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Equipment includes
electric windows, a heater and defroster, and a push-button AM radio.
The three-spoke steering wheel
has a chrome horn ring and frames a 120-mph speedometer and gauges for fuel
level and coolant temperature. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 47k
miles.
The 390ci V8 breathes through a
four-barrel carburetor and features an Optima red-top battery and gold air
cleaner and valve covers
Power is delivered to the rear
wheels through a two-speed automatic transmission. A dual exhaust system with
chambered mufflers is installed.
The serial number reveals that the car is a 1962 Monterey Custom
Convertible built at St. Louis, Missouri plant and was powered by a 352ci V8.
The data tag above further decodes as follows:
§ Body
(76A) – Monterey
Custom Two-Door Convertible
§ Color
(J) – Carnival Red
exterior
§ Trim (95A) – White & Red vinyl upholstery
§ Date (27M) – December 27 build date
§ DSO
(blank) – Unspecified
ordering district
§ Axle (1) – 3.00:1 standard rear end
§ Trans (3) – Two-speed automatic transmission