Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
"1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
""America's sports car gets a new look! Take a classic sports car design. Give it tasteful new styling.�That's Corvette in 1961. Starting with the sleek rear deck, it's clean and uncluttered. From this point forward, it becomes obvious this new Corvette was designed to be driven. No matter what the occasion, black tie or tennis shoes, Corvette is appropriate. If you're an enthusiastic rallyist, and about towner, a countryside explorer, or all three, Corvette matches your mood."" From the 1961 Corvette brochure.�
For consignment, a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette convertible showing 23,847 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Owned by our consignor since 2011, the car's had a new interior, including dashboard, convertible top, rear deck, as well as some mechanical items. It features a GM crate engine and a 4-speed manual transmission.�
Exterior
There are classic Corvettes and then there are classic red Corvettes, and this is the latter. Roman Red to be exact surrounding the epic Ermine White cove and as a '61, this would be the final year for the two tone cove. But with the raked trim exiting the vent, it's truly one of the great American automotive designs and worth the price of admission. That feature competes with the sleekly shaped body and the amazing quad tail lights behind a flat rear deck. Gone in '61 is the big tooth grille and our example's darkened grated grille makes it look almost invisible from a distance, creating gaping air intakes framed in very nice chrome. Just as the cove is lined with stainless trim, so too are the tops of the fenders with spears that travel all the way back to the cowl. A black canvas top holds a clear plastic window and when stowed, is covered with a hard tonneau to keep the wind moving rearward. Hubcaps live on 15-inch wheels and feature faux knock offs. Imperfections are limited to a touched up scratch and a small crack in the paint. The rest is fantastic.�
Interior
A contrasting black interior begins with clean door panels that are accentuated by stainless ribbed panels that have a mirror like finish and wrap around the armrests. Black vinyl buckets are next and look great, especially as the car contours around them and provides silver trim. A black steering wheel frames the arched speedometer that goes to 160 mph over a tasty row of circular gauges, all in black. The center stack has a nice nickel faceplate for the clock and vent control under an AM/FM radio. A handle present to the passenger capping a horizontal style cove with Corvette spelled out, while a Hurst shifter stands proudly on the center hump with white ball handle with shift diagram, mirroring the factory diagram on the base plate. Black loop carpet is clean coverage for the floor and reappears in less pristine condition in the trunk where it covers end to end.��
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a clean 350ci Goodwrench crate V8, topped with an Edelbrock intake and Holley 4-barrel, pumping out a consignor stated 310 horsepower. It is backed by a T10 4-speed manual transmission that routes power to the rear axle with 3.70 gears. Power brakes were not standard yet and the configuration here is discs front and rear drums.�
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath but likely cleaner than your Corolla, we find some surface rust, residual oil on the differential and transmission bottom, and some general patina. Dual exhaust runs through glasspack style mufflers before exiting below the bumper instead of through it like the previous year. Suspension is simple compared to modern Corvettes, with coil springs in front and leaf springs in back.�
Drive-Ability
The trusty 350 starts right up after a prime of the carb and a turn of the key, and the exhaust puts on a nice little symphony as we roll this red rider onto the test loop. The cabin is fairly narrow with not many adjustments and a relatively big steering wheel, so this is one we definitely recommend trying! Once in, it's like the cocoon of a race car and a rolling work of art. Plenty of power underfoot and straight tracking adds fuel to your fire of desire for this amazing sports car and all functional items work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.�
Red on black with a white cove is a winning combination and a 1961 Corvette is a sure bet. This is a nicely sorted car and one you can drive without the burden of concours level untouchability. That's not to say it isn't show quality because they would absolutely roll out the red carpet for this red roadster and who knows, maybe there's a blue ribbon waiting at the end of the rainbow. Click your heels together and say ""there's no place like my home"" for this American classic.
10867S103681
1-1961
08-Corvette
67-Convertible
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
103681-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
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| Year: | 1961 |
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Corvette |
| Mileage: | 23847 |
| Exterior Color: | Roman Red |
| Interior Color: | Black |
| Trim: | Convertible |
| Body: | convertible |
| Stock: | 7492 |
| Engine Size: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed Manual |
| Vin: | 10867S103681 |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
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This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
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