1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
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1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
High Bidder: 805SpeedShop
Highest Bid: $90,000 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
Seller:
Engine:
283ci V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
16,663 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
10867S106234
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
66170212
Location:
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
Seller:
Engine:
283ci V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
16,663 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
10867S106234
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
66170212
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OVERVIEW
This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a numbers-matching, dual-quad 283ci V8 mated to a four-speed Synchro-Mesh manual transmission. Finished in Jewel Blue and Ermine White two-tone with a white convertible top over a blue vinyl interior, this award-winning C1 is now offered by the selling dealer with the original white hardtop, a poster showcasing certificates and documentation, and clear title.
Highlights
- Triple Crown winner (Bloomington Gold, NCRS Top Flight, Chevrolet VetteFest Gold Spinner)
- Part of the Bloomington Gold Special Collection
- Wonderbar AM radio
- Numbers-matching engine and transmission
- Restored in the 1990s by D&M Corvette
Ownership History
- Offered by a dealer
- Current location: Scottsdale, AZ 85260
EXTERIOR
- Jewel Blue and Ermine White two-tone paint
- White convertible top
- White hardtop
- Sculptured side panels
- Chrome bumpers
- Chrome brightwork
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 15-inch stock wheels
- Corvette wheelcovers
- 6.70 BFGoodrich Silvertown whitewall four-ply tires
INTERIOR
- Blue vinyl upholstery
- Bucket seats
- Floor-mounted manual shifter
- Wonderbar AM radio
- Clock
- Deluxe heater
- Manual steering
INSTRUMENTS
- Gauges
- 160-mph speedometer
- 7,000-rpm tachometer
- Oil pressure
- Temperature
- Battery
- Fuel
- Odometer shows 16,652 miles
- Title reads mileage exempt
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- 283ci V8
- 270 horsepower
- 9.5:1 compression ratio
- Dual four-barrel carburetors
- Special camshaft
- High-speed valve system
Transmission
- Four-speed Synchro-Mesh manual
Service History Highlights
- Routinely maintained
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- Positraction rear end
- 3.70 gears
- Unit-balanced propeller shaft
- Independent coil spring front suspension
- Outrigger rear springs
- Drum brakes
- Dual exhaust system
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- Surface rust around bolts as seen in photos
- Small paint chips located under the front end, in front of the radiator. Photo in the gallery.
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- White hardtop
- Poster including documentation and certificates
Just over 3 hours left! We're getting close. The hardtop is all original and hasn't been restored. The car HAS been maintained in a personal collection for the past 6-7 years and driven sparingly. It hasn't leaked on our showroom floor at all and drives great! Don't let this Triple Crown Winning, Dual Quad get away!
BID: $90,000
BID: $86,000
BID: $85,000
@haddaca – Sorry to strike a nerve. There are two individuals bidding on both 61’s. Highly unusual…. ...
well someone else could be bidding on both too but instead, you're just in the comments yapping. It's an auction bud, this is what happens in an auction. You bid to win cars. If they list a third one, we're bidding on that one too!! See ya in the comments. Lol
Sorry to strike a nerve. There are two individuals bidding on both 61’s. Highly unusual….
BID: $83,750
@haddaca – No worries. Lost interest. Not enough information. But one thing comes to mind….theres another 61 on this site. It’s identical to this one except different color scheme…is this yours as well? Do you know the bidder 805speedshop??? Something not right!! ...
What is not right? If you're not interested, that's ok but to say things aren't right because you didn't get the answer you wanted, makes no sense. I don't know who the bidders are, I see the name the same as you. The other 61 is not ours, the consignor's username is on each listing. Good day
No worries. Lost interest. Not enough information. But one thing comes to mind….theres another 61 on this site. It’s identical to this one except different color scheme…is this yours as well? Do you know the bidder 805speedshop??? Something not right!!
BID: $83,000
BID: $81,000
@haddaca – My last comment is regarding service. How does one know when to service a vehicle without knowing the mileage? Is there another way to keep track of service? ...
Some folks are fortunate enough to have someone caring for their collections and maintaining their vehicles for them. You're more than welcome to have the car inspected if you have worries.
My last comment is regarding service. How does one know when to service a vehicle without knowing the mileage? Is there another way to keep track of service?
@haddaca – It appears the owner has done nothing to the vehicle nor does the owner know pertinent information about his purchase. Seems something is wrong the owner doesn’t know mileage information. Leary now. ...
He bought it to drive and sent it to AZ but has too many cars, so he's decided to sell. The car needed nothing to him when he purchased it, so besides keeping it maintained, there was nothing more for him to do. Bid to where you're comfortable.
It appears the owner has done nothing to the vehicle nor does the owner know pertinent information about his purchase. Seems something is wrong the owner doesn’t know mileage information. Leary now.
@haddaca – Thank you for that information. So to continue along those lines the U/C as it sits now has been part of the car for approximately 20-30 years? Do you know the original mileage? Does the odometer work? What mileage did the car show when you purchased it? And what year did you purchase it? Thank you… ...
I spoke with our customer who has the car consigned and he said he has owned it for 6-7 years. He is not sure what the mileage was when he purchased and is not sure if the miles are original or since restored, the title does not represent mileage. He said he's not put many miles on the car but it does drive well, which I can personally attest to after driving it a few times. The odometer is working.
Thank you for that information. So to continue along those lines the U/C as it sits now has been part of the car for approximately 20-30 years? Do you know the original mileage? Does the odometer work? What mileage did the car show when you purchased it? And what year did you purchase it? Thank you…
@haddaca – Thank you for clarifying the hard top. Am curious how much restoration was done on the undercarriage?? ...
It was fully restored in the 90's
BID: $80,000
Thank you for clarifying the hard top. Am curious how much restoration was done on the undercarriage??