Gateway Classic Cars is proud to offer this 1961 C1 Chevrolet
Corvette a "transitional" masterpiece that blended the classic
curves of the 1950s with a bold preview of the 1963 Stingray. The
quad taillight, This car 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: Designers removed the heavy chrome
"teeth" found on previous grilles, replacing them with a sleek
silver mesh.
Exhaust evolution, for the first time, exhaust pipes exited under
the rear body instead of through the chrome bumper, which kept the
bumpers cleaner from exhaust soot. Modern Cooling: It was the first
model to feature an aluminum crossflow radiator as standard
equipment, improving performance while reducing front-end
weight.
The engine: end of the 283, 1961 was the final year for the
legendary 283 cubic-inch V8.
last of the two-tone: This was the last time buyers could order
contrasting paint colors for the side coves until 1978.
Classic rubber, It marked the final appearance of wide whitewall
tires as a factory option.
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