Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Corvette |
Type: | Convertible |
Doors: | 2 |
Year: | 1961 |
Mileage: | 39,486 |
VIN: | 10867s102311 |
Color: | Red |
Engine: | 283 V8 |
Transmission: | Manual |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Apex, North Carolina, United States |
Carolina Muscle Cars, Inc is pleased to offer this outstanding 1961 Corvette. This car is powered by the original numbers matching 283/270HP Dual Quad engine. This car has been meticulously restored to original specs and finished in the rare and gorgeous colors of Honduras Maroon over Fawn interior, A lovely match of colors! This car is also believed to have only 39k Miles!
Options included on this Corvette includes the high horsepower 283 Ci Engine that has the engine code "CU". This is the highest horsepower 2-4bbl engine available in 1961 which produced 270 horsepower. The engine is built to original specs with the correct Duntov solid lifter cam. The engine is correct right down to the intake manifold and correct carburetors. This powerful engine is back by the 4-Speed close ratio transmission. Other options include the wonder bar radio, factory Auxiliary Hardtop, Black Canvas Soft top, spinner hubcaps, original spare tire and tool kit, sunvisors, and Tachometer and gauges.
The comprehensive restoration was expertly restored from a largely original car. The car is believed to have only 39k miles. There are many original attributes to this Corvette including excellent original door panels, many interior components, original dash, all original glass including the original windshield, and hardtop glass!. The spare tire compartment has the original jack instruction decals. The under side was very original as well. The body on this car has been expertly restored in the correct Honduras Maroon with ivory coves. When properly applied it is one of the most gorgeous colors on a C2. The original fawn interior compliments the exterior color perfectly. The body is very straight and the paint and body has been color sanded to perfection. The car has the correct T3 headlamps. The hardtop has been restored as well with polished stainless and gorgeous paint. The headliner on the hardtop is believed to be orignal and is in outstanding condition. the wheel covers have been polished and the original rims have been restored as well. The Firestone WWW tires are brand new and just installed. The original soft top has been restored and a Al Knoch Black Canvas top has been installed. The result is an absolutely gorgeous Corvette that will be show stopper for you.
On to the exciting part, the performance and drivability: This Corvette runs and drives as you would expect from a low mileage car. As soon as the engine starts up, you will here the the duntov cam come alive. The sound is music to the ears. Once you slip behind the wheel you will notice that all the gauges are in working order. The clutch is smooth, the transmission shifts into all gears with ease, the rear end is quiet. The car is a complete blast to drive. The car handles well and tracks very true. The brakes are powerful and stop as needed and very smoothly I might add. You will be extremely please to see how well this car performs.
If you are looking for a Corvette Show Car that you can drive and enjoy and take trophies home, this is the car for you. The car is a great investment as it is a numbers matching 270HP example. Please call us on this exciting Corvette before it is too late. We have this car priced to sell!
Financing available at very low rates!
Contact CMC today. Let us help you with the car of your dreams.
Carolina Muscle Cars Inc,
2020 Lufkin Road, Apex, NC 27539
919-367-9002
Carolina Muscle Cars is a full service, Classic Car Dealer in NC specializing in classic, muscle, exotic and sport cars. We Sell, Buy, Service and Restore Dream Cars! We also offer Finance and Shipping.
When considering a Classic Car Dealer, have confidence knowing we go back 30 years in this Industry. We understand your needs, wants and expectations. We have firsthand knowledge to take your Classic Car to the level you desire.
Contact CMC and access the resources of a longtime enthusiast who understands the history and possesses the unique skills needed to meet your goals. To us, it’s more than a Classic car business. It’s personal. It’s passion.
All serious inquiries can be made directly to 919-367-9002. We encourage pre-purchase inspections. All inspections are to be done in a timely manner. Once the auction is over, the buyer’s due diligence should be completed. Please have your finances in order. The reserve met, high bidder will be the new owner. A $299 administration / documentation fee is added to all vehicle transactions. This is an AS-IS auction with no warranties or guarantees stated or implied. Good luck with the auction and please call for more information.