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Condition:
Used
Type:
Convertible
Year:
1961
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Corvette
Transmission:
4-Speed Manual
Mileage:
48,475 miles
Color:
Red
Doors:
2-door
Description
1961 C1 Chevrolet Corvette—a "transitional" masterpiece that blended the classic curves of the 1950s with a bold preview of the 1963 Stingray. This Corvette has been with the current owner for over 35 years.
This was the first year for the four round taillights, a design choice that became a Corvette signature for over 50 years. The "toothless" front grille replaced the heavy chrome teeth of previous models with a sleek silver mesh, giving the car a cleaner,…
1961 C1 Chevrolet Corvette—a “transitional” masterpiece that blended the classic curves of the 1950s with a bold preview of the 1963 Stingray. This Corvette has been with the current owner for over 35 years.
This was the first year for the four round taillights, a design choice that became a Corvette signature for over 50 years. The “toothless” front grille replaced the heavy chrome teeth of previous models with a sleek silver mesh, giving the car a cleaner, more modern look.
For the first time, exhaust pipes exited under the rear body instead of through the chrome bumper, keeping the bumpers cleaner from exhaust soot. Modern cooling was introduced with a standard aluminum crossflow radiator, improving performance while reducing front-end weight.
1961 also marked the final year for the legendary 283 cubic-inch V8 engine. It was the last time buyers could order contrasting paint colors for the side coves until 1978, and the final appearance of wide whitewall tires as a factory option.
This Corvette perfectly captures a key moment in the evolution of Chevrolet’s sports car, combining classic style, innovative engineering, and collectible rarity.
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35+ Years Ownership
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Underbody Exhaust Pipes
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Wide Whitewall Tires
Old Price:
$47,900
$41,900
Condition:
Used
Type:
Convertible
Year:
1961
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Corvette
Transmission:
4-Speed Manual
Mileage:
48,475 miles
Color:
Red
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