Same owner the last 18 years. We have a folder of maintenance
receipts while he owned it. This is a very good, honest car. Not a
concourse restoration but a very well cared for, unabused
Corvette.
EXTERIOR: Very rare color combination for a 61 Corvette. From 3
feet away, the car looks new. It shows really well because the body
is straight fits super nice. The fawn beige metallic is laid out
evenly and the clear coat is polished to a high gloss finish. When
you get up close and inspect the car you will find miscellaneous
flaws. The chrome and trim is exceptionally nice which certainly
helps the appearance too. Up front the bumpers, grills and trim all
fits really well and shines brightly. It still has three of the
original T-3 headlights. The stainless spears on top of the fenders
and around the coves are all polished. The mirrors, door handles
and top latches shine. The antenna and trunk emblem are excellent.
In back the bumpers, license plate frame and tail lights shine
bright. The rims are painted to match the car, the stainless
hubcaps with spinners are in really nice shape. Firestone tires are
new. Door jambs are very tidy, the weather strips have been
replaced. The convertible top frame is excellent, the white
convertible has a 2 inch rear on the driver's side.
INTERIOR: It does show some age but it is not abused. The entire
instrument and dash area is exceptionally nice. The gauges look
clean, everything fits very well. A retro stereo fits in the
factory hole. It has a correct 4-speed with reverse lockout. The
door panels are very much intact but there is some sun fading. The
driver seat has a hole and the cushion is worn. I would have the
hole in the seat fixed, new cushion installed and dye the seats and
door panels. Visors are excellent.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Correct 283-230 hp motor was completely rebuilt
and balanced, a detailed invoice is included. Rebuilt distributor,
generator, starter and carb. It has original pie tin air cleaner,
ignition shielding, manifolds and the finned aluminum valve covers.
The radiator shroud, clutch fan and expansion tank all look
proper.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Not brand new but very respectable. It has a
spare in the tire well, rubber mat is real nice and has the
cardboard filler panel behind the seat. The weather strip is
new.
UNDERSIDE: It is exceptionally clean under this car. At 1st glance
I noticed a clean black chassis and undamaged raw fiberglass
floors. The floors are not painted over because there is nothing to
hide. The frame is smooth rust free metal painted black. Under the
front of the motor it looks clean, the starter, fly wheel cover and
wires look clean. T-10 Borg Warner 4-speed also looks clean. In
back the rear end has 3.36 gears and the nylon travel straps are in
place. The exhaust system looks good. The front end looks good,
shocks, swaybar bushings, tie rod ends were replaced.
This Corvette has my respect. I believe it has not been abused, cut
up and monkeyed with. Yes there are some flaws but this classic
Vette looks great and functions very well too.
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle.
Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure
your questions are answered. One great suggestion is letting us do
a walk around video that explains the car's condition in detail.
Don't be intimidated, contact sales now for a no pressure, no
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