For Sale: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette in Palmetto, Florida

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel Injected Frame Off Numbers Matching Convertible

Why This Car Is Special

The 1961 NCRS quality Fuel Injected Corvette Convertible we have here at Skyway Classics has only two-thousand miles since it went through a comprehensive nut and bolt restoration with it being only one of 118 with the fuel injected 283/275 HP engine #1103207 F1105CR, Rochester fuel injection no. 2132, 4-speed transmission, and painted in Red with White coves, has a Red interior and White soft top, original Wonderbar radio, and stainless full wheel covers.

It is a perfect example of the Top-Of-The-Line Corvette for that year.

Features

1961 Red/Red Corvette

One of 118 with the fuel injected 283/275 horsepower engine
Engine no. 1103207 F1105CR
Rochester fuel injection no. 2132
Factory cast iron exhaust manifolds
Factory Air cleaner & valve covers
Sits in a restored and very detailed engine compartment with all the factory components
4-speed transmission
Painted Red with White coves
Red interior and White soft top
Red leather bucket seats
Red steering wheel
Red dash
Original Wonderbar radio
Stainless full wheel covers
Whitewall tires

Mechanical

This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is a superbly executed nut-and-bolt restoration driven just 2000 miles since its completion. It is one of only 118 built with the optional RPO 353 283/275 horsepower small-block Chevy engine with Rochester Ram Jet fuel injection, which added a hefty $484 to the Corvette's base price of $3,934.

It is equipped with engine-number 1103207 F1105CR and Rochester fuel-injection unit number 132 and boasts an exceptionally clean engine compartment and undercarriage in addition to its excellent exterior and pristine interior.

It retains the correct look with its factory cast iron exhaust manifolds, air cleaner, valve covers and sits in a restored and very detailed engine compartment with all the factory components looking like you just drove this Corvette off the showroom floor and backed by a four-speed manual factory 4-speed manual transmission.

Interior

The restored red leather bucket seat interior is also just like a time capsule with all the correct red leather bucket seats, red steering wheel, red dash with all working factory gauges and instrumentation, Wonder Bar radio, red grab handle, rear view mirror, clock and radio, all in great shape.

Exterior

As stated earlier, this 1961 Corvette was a body off restoration and the color scheme is iconic Corvette: Red with White side coves, a red interior and white vinyl soft top.

It has wide whitewall tires and stainless-steel full-size wheel covers that are indispensable to the Corvette look of the period.
Presented in excellent overall condition, this 1961 Corvette presents as one would have seen it fresh off the showroom floor, and probably better looking.

Conclusion

The 1961 Corvette was the fastest and best handling Corvette made to date and to some it was the pinnacle of Corvettes in that era and beyond.

You must come see the restored 1961 Chevrolet Corvette that was frame off restored and has the red interior, 4-speed, has only two-thousand miles since it went through a comprehensive nut and bolt restoration, only one of 118 with the fuel injected 283/275 HP engine #1103207 F1105CR, Rochester fuel injection no. 2132, 4-speed transmission, and painted in Red with White coves, and White soft top.

It is your chance to buy a rare Corvette you can drive and enjoy today.

So give us a call at 941-254-6608

Disclaimer

Information found on the website is presented as given to us by the owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we bought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee this information. Skyway Classics is not responsible for information that may incorrect or a publishing error. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyer's personal inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service prior to offer or purchase being made.