Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1961 Chevy Corvette Convertible for purchase. It's quite provoking to think about the timing of the birth of the Corvette. Every American produced vehicle was getting bigger throughout the mid-50's with tons of heavy sheet metal, chrome, and most often large fins. The idea that GM went the other way with their small, fiberglass concept car at the 1953 Autorama created a huge buzz. The rush to production meant that all production in 1953 was hand made in the last months of the year in an old truck factory in Flint while the production facility in St Louis was being prepared. There was a redesign for the 1961 & 1962 model years that would be the last couple years of the first generation. These cars were the last to feature a two-toned paint design, and they were the first to have the rear "boat-tail" design that would carry over to the Stingrays starting in 1963. The first generation cars have a lot of style, history, and with low production numbers (compared to later generations) these Corvettes are very rare to find.
This '61 Corvette is an awesome C1 example that was last purchased in June of 1976. It shows really well in Ermine White lacquer paint and Blue interior. It's powered by a rebuilt counter-exchange 283ci V8 engine and 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. This Corvette has been maintained and preserved with a high level of originality in mind. The dash, radio, wheels, and general appearance will give a classic C1 showroom experience to the next owner. This car is also in excellent condition inside, outside, and underneath with excellent chrome and trim. A hard to find factory color matching hardtop also comes with the purchase making this example a can't miss C1 collector piece! Please call or email for more details!
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
