1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Roadster

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Model Year History Overview:
The first Chevrolet Corvette began life in 1953. Corvette was America’s first and only successful fiberglass sports car. It was the brain-child of the famed GM designer Harley Earl. Corvette almost died in 1955 due to disappointing sales. The Thunderbird out-sold Corvette 3 to 1 during the 1955-57 period. Corvette was fully redesigned in 1956 and continued basically unchanged through 1962.
During this period the original six-cylinder engine gave way to the 265 cid V-8 which evolved first into the 283 cid followed by the 327 cid. 1963 saw the revolutionary Sting Ray, a complete revision of Chevrolet’s sport car.

MSRP: $3,934.00

Stock Number: C 43

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Roadster
VIN Number: 10867S105928
Date of Manufacture: N/A
Assembly Plant: N/A
Exterior Color: Roman Red/White Side Trim
Hardtop – Red
Convertible Top: White Vinyl
Interior Trim: Red Vinyl
Engine: 283 CID Chevrolet OHV V-8
270 Horsepower
Dual 4-Barrel Carburetors
Bore/Stroke: 3.88” x 3.00”
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual Floor Shift
Equipment:

Two Tops
Wonderbar AM Push Button Signal Seek Radio
Heater & Defroster
Rear Antenna
Full Wheel Covers with Spinners
Wide Whitewall Radial Tires

Wheelbase: 102.0 Inches
Weight: 2,905 LBS

Stock Number: C 43