1961 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1961

Listed price

$55,900

Location

Milton

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

0 miles

The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette marked a pivotal moment for America’s sports car, representing the penultimate year of the C1 generation’s original design before the significant styling refresh of 1962. This era of Corvette, launched in 1953, established the model’s identity as a two-seat, fiberglass-bodied roadster, challenging European rivals with its distinctive American flair. By 1961, the C1 had evolved considerably from its inline-six roots, now exclusively powered by Chevrolet’s legendary small-block V8. The '61 model year introduced the iconic "ducktail" rear design, foreshadowing the Sting Ray, and saw the last use of contrasting paint coves, making it a unique bridge between early C1 aesthetics and the groundbreaking C2. This particular 1961 Corvette, showing 73,000 miles, embodies that classic spirit, powered by a period-correct 283 cubic inch V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission featuring a Hurst shifter—a popular enthusiast upgrade. The convertible body, presenting well despite some minor imperfections in its paint, retains its original charm, complemented by excellent hub caps and like-new tires. Recent mechanical attention ensures this vintage performer is ready for the road, with a new clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, a brand-new aluminum radiator, and two new mufflers all recently installed. This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-maintained example of a landmark American sports car.