Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Auburn Spring event,
May 11-13, 2017.
Chassis No.
10867S100905
Estimate:
$ 50,000 - $ 60,000 US
By 1961 the Corvette had evolved into a very credible sports car
with a multitude of SCCA victories to its credit, as well as an
impressive finish of eighth overall (first in class) at the 1960 24
Hours of Le Mans. Starting with this classic sports car design
provided a fantastic starting point to give the 1961 Corvette
tasteful, new styling touches while keeping the car clean and
uncluttered. Corvette engineers wanted to make it clear to all that
from this point forward, the newest Corvette was meant to be
driven, no matter the occasion - black tie or tennis shoes - the
Corvette is appropriate. Nearly 11,000 Corvettes were produced for
the 1961 model year.
Styling was carefully updated under renowned GM design chief Bill
Mitchell with a subtle new grille design, while the new rear end
treatment foreshadowed the upcoming Sting Ray with a neat ducktail
design incorporating four cylindrical taillights. In addition, the
growing list of standard equipment now included a tachometer,
seatbelts, sunvisors, dual exhaust, carpet, an electric clock,
outside rearview mirror and an aluminum radiator.
This beautifully presented Corvette is finished in Roman Red with
Ermine White coves, the last year of Chevrolet offering this option
on the Corvette. A matching red interior is in the cockpit and
features the aforementioned tach amongst the complement of
instrumentation. An AM radio and optional heater (10,671 of 10,939
built received the code 101 option at $102.25), passenger grab bar,
turn signals and clock add to the driving comfort. This Corvette
has been updated with a 327-cid V-8 engine that is paired with a
four-speed manual transmission for responsive right foot
action.
The Corvette has always provided a platform meant for driving
pleasure; it can easily turn an ordinary country road into a
memorable driving experience. The Corvette brings a driving reward
that cannot be found elsewhere. You might find a wide grin on your
face even driving around the block.