Vehicle Description
This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is not only a
number-matching car, but also you'll spot some nice upgrade to make
it a better driving classic. Combine that with a very cool color
combo, and it makes for the total package that you get to enjoy the
drive and talk about it when you arrive.
This car celebrates the best of what makes the '61 so cool. After
all, Corvettes always look great in red, and there's a sleek look
that makes this convertible look quite nice in the sunshine. This
was also the final year that the factory offered a secondary color
for the fender coves. These cars debuted a more race-ready style.
You see it up front where you still get the cool chrome bumpers,
but the grille has less weighty metal in-between. 1961 also
introduced the sleek ducktail rear end with the quad taillight
package that became a true Corvette hallmark. This speedy look is
furthered with classic competition-style American Racing Torq
Thrust wheels. Everything looks good on the car. It might benefit
from a good detailing if you're the kind of person who wants to go
to every car show. But the way the panels line up and the
completeness of the whole package really tells you it received a
high-quality restoration later in life. Plus, you have the choice
of a white convertible top or a white hardtop. They both go with
the white on the sides to give this a very tasteful two-tone kind
of style.
As much as we like the look of the roofs, a car like this was meant
to be enjoyed while open to the world. And a Corvette always looks
great with a red interior. You can tell they gave this a quality
restoration, and it has been treated with care ever since. Detailed
seats, taut door panels, clean carpeting, a smooth dash, and even a
nice trunk mat mean you can drive and show this classic with pride.
It also cool vintage details there for display, like the Wonderbar
AM radio. Of course, the best classic feeling comes from gripping
the large/thin sports steering wheel and rowing through the gears
as the wind whips through the interior.
Another great thing about the 1961 cars is that Chevrolet started
stamping the VIN production sequence into in the block, and so this
one shows that it is a numbers-matching car. It even has a good
classic style everywhere from the Corvette script valve covers to
the Delco generator. The 283 cubic-inch small block was a great V8
to make the Corvette a true sports car, but when you want a
driver's car, it's nice to have the right upgrades. So if you look
a little closer, you can spot an Edelbrock intake, upgraded
four-barrel carburetor, one-inch spacer, and an upgraded ignition.
So now this motor fires up nicely and it inhales deeper. The
four-speed manual transmission has a smooth feeling that also gives
you firm control. Plus, the full driving experience is upgrade with
front disc brakes, rear adjustable coilovers, and wider modern
tires afforded by the wheel upgrade.
This is a nicely upgraded car for those who want to drive their C1
Vette. And for those who like classic style, the sale can also come
with the stock style wheels, tires, intake, and carburetor. So it
all makes for a desirable numbers-matching Corvette. Call
today!!!