For Sale: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette in Englewood, Florida

This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is finished in blue and silver over gray leather and powered by a 350ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes 17in American Racing wheels, power steering and brakes, a dual exhaust system, a tilt steering column, lap belts, and a Pioneer stereo. The car was refurbished before it was acquired by the prior owner in February 2022. Work completed in preparation for the sale includes replacing the wheel cylinders, transmission pan gasket, engine oil pan gasket, and valve cover gaskets along with changing the oil. This C1 is now offered with a clear title.

The fiberglass body was repainted in blue with silver coves as part of a refurbishment completed under prior ownership. Chrome trim lines the grille, split bumpers, light surrounds, and driver-side mirror, and additional equipment includes quad headlights, faux fender vents, and a dual exhaust system.

American Racing 17in wheels are finished in gray and wear Westlake SA-07 tires measuring 215/45 up front and 245/45 out back. The car is equipped with power steering and power-assisted front disc brakes with rear drums. The front and rear wheel cylinders were replaced in preparation for sale.

The bucket seats, dashboard, and door panels were retrimmed in gray leather as part of the refurbishment under prior ownership. Equipment consists of manually-operated windows, a Lokar shifter, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, air conditioning, lap belts, a passenger grab handle, and a Pioneer stereo.

The leather-wrapped steering wheel is mounted to a tilt steering column and fronts a 160-mph speedometer, 7k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges displaying fuel level, coolant temperature, battery status, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 15k miles, and total mileage is unknown.

The 350ci Chevrolet V8 is equipped with a four-barrel carburetor, an aluminum intake manifold, finned aluminum valve covers, ceramic coated headers, and polished accessories. Work completed in preparation for the sale consisted of replacing the engine oil pan gasket and the valve cover gaskets along with changing the oil and filter.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. The transmission pan gasket and filter were changed in preparation for the sale.