Spotted in the wild

[theFightingFew]

Saw this sit'n outside a shop a town over from me during my Sunday evening "constitutional" cruise... Want to try and get back during the day to see what the plans are! A '62? No "spare" tire on the truck lid and round emblem on the grill. Original interior looked pretty darn good. Pushbutton trans. Frame looked decent from what I could see sans a good amount of surface rust. Serious style! (imo)

 

[Mr. Sinister]

Nice 62’ and if color is original then it’s a V200 which is top of the line.

 

[Valleyant]

The hovercraft version! yup beautiful car....I have a '60 Model v200......

 

[theFightingFew]

The hovercraft version!

Yeah, I was worried that may make parts a little hard to find!

 

[Valleyant]

I think the '62 can use a lot of the newer a body stuff. The '60 and '61 had unique front suspension parts.

 

[Mr. Sinister]

I think the '62 can use a lot of the newer a body stuff. The '60 and '61 had unique front suspension parts.

Sheet metal is interchangeable with a couple places that need mods, I believe 60’ has a one year only steering gear not sure about 61’ but you are correct about it being the first of the A body body line as most know it but still it’s own.

 

[Bill Crowell]

My '62 Toad jumps. You can have a V8, but you've got to swap it in there yourself.

I don't think the Signet grille emblem on that car is original. Over-restored, maybe?

Edit: Invoking Ron Ziegler again: yes, there was a Signet 200 model in 1962 and I think it did have that grille emblem.

 

[theFightingFew]

Over-restored, maybe?

From the looks of it up close it's never been touched. Maybe I'll try and get up there today to see if I can get more info on it.
Bill, your car looks fantastic.