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1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible For Sale
Price: $112,900
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| Type: | Used |
| Year: | 1961 |
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Corvette |
| Body Style: | Convertible |
| Trans: | Manual |
| Engine: | 283 270HP |
| Mileage: | 1633 |
| Stock: | 3234 |
| VIN: | 0000010867S106613 |
| Ext Color: | White |
| Int Color: | Blue |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible for sale! Motorcar Classics is proud to present this exceptional, highly optioned 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, presented in timeless Ermine White featuring contrasting Sateen Silver side coves. The sleek roadster profile is accented by a crisp white soft top alongside a factory hardtop, opening to a rich blue vinyl interior. At the heart of this C1 is the legendary, high-output 283 cubic-inch V8 producing 270 horsepower via dual four-barrel carburetors with solid lifters, seamlessly paired with an authentic, floor-shifted 4-speed manual transmission. Designed for the discerning driving enthusiast, this rare example boasts an extraordinary suite of factory competition-oriented options, including heavy-duty brakes, the fast steering adapter, and factory off-road exhaust—features rarely seen together on a dual-top roadster.
When Car Life magazine put a dual-quad 270 HP 4-speed C1 through its paces in their September 1961 road test, period journalists marveled at its fierce high-rpm mechanical acceleration, recording a 0–60 mph dash in 5.9 seconds and a 14.6-second standing quarter-mile. Period reviewers consistently praised Zora Arkus-Duntov's race-bred options—highlighting how the fast steering adapter sharpened turn-in response and how the heavy-duty finned drum brakes eliminated high-speed fade, while noting that Mitchell's revised tail spoiler effectively reduced high-speed rear lift over earlier models.
As a pivotal single-year hybrid in Corvette evolution, the 1961 model bridges classic 1950s two-tone C1 styling with the debut of Bill Mitchell’s redesigned "ducktail" rear fascia and quad taillights—a signature design element that defined the marque for over half a century. Mechanically, 1961 marked the absolute peak and final year of the small-block 283 V8, as well as the final year Chevrolet offered contrasting cove paintwork. Combining top-tier mechanical specifications, legendary color staging, and rare factory optioning, this 283/270 HP 4-speed dual-top Corvette represents a crowning acquisition for the serious classic sports car collector.
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1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible for sale! Motorcar Classics is proud to present this exceptional, highly optioned 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, presented in timeless Ermine White featuring contrasting Sateen Silver side coves. The sleek roadster profile is accented by a crisp white soft top alongside a factory hardtop, opening to a rich blue vinyl interior. At the heart of this C1 is the legendary, high-output 283 cubic-inch V8 producing 270 horsepower via dual four-barrel carburetors with solid lifters, seamlessly paired with an authentic, floor-shifted 4-speed manual transmission. Designed for the discerning driving enthusiast, this rare example boasts an extraordinary suite of factory competition-oriented options, including heavy-duty brakes, the fast steering adapter, and factory off-road exhaust—features rarely seen together on a dual-top roadster.
When Car Life magazine put a dual-quad 270 HP 4-speed C1 through its paces in their September 1961 road test, period journalists marveled at its fierce high-rpm mechanical acceleration, recording a 0–60 mph dash in 5.9 seconds and a 14.6-second standing quarter-mile. Period reviewers consistently praised Zora Arkus-Duntov's race-bred options—highlighting how the fast steering adapter sharpened turn-in response and how the heavy-duty finned drum brakes eliminated high-speed fade, while noting that Mitchell's revised tail spoiler effectively reduced high-speed rear lift over earlier models.
As a pivotal single-year hybrid in Corvette evolution, the 1961 model bridges classic 1950s two-tone C1 styling with the debut of Bill Mitchell’s redesigned "ducktail" rear fascia and quad taillights—a signature design element that defined the marque for over half a century. Mechanically, 1961 marked the absolute peak and final year of the small-block 283 V8, as well as the final year Chevrolet offered contrasting cove paintwork. Combining top-tier mechanical specifications, legendary color staging, and rare factory optioning, this 283/270 HP 4-speed dual-top Corvette represents a crowning acquisition for the serious classic sports car collector.
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