{"id":1975785,"date":"2026-07-11T15:15:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T19:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1961-chevrolet-corvette-3\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T16:33:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T20:33:14","slug":"1961-chevrolet-corvette-3","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1961-chevrolet-corvette-3\/","title":{"rendered":"1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"font-semibold pdf-heading-class-replace pb-0.5 text-xl leading-[40px] [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-[21px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px]\">1961 Chevrolet Corvette<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm last:mb-0\">This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette represents one of the most recognizable years of the C1 generation, blending timeless design with an engaging driving experience that still feels special more than six decades later. 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