1961 Chevrolet Corvette 350 Modified
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1961
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Corvette
- VIN: 10867S109334
- Mileage: 14,999mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Automatic
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Blue
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: West Vancouver, BC V7S 3B5
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0028983-DT
Produced from 1953 to 1962, the C1 is the original Chevrolet Corvette. The 1961 model was the first to receive a newly introduced boat tail with double taillights and the last to feature an iconic contrasting finish within the coved front fenders and doors. Equipped with a 350ci V8 engine and a 3-speed automatic transmission, this example was refinished in a custom combination of blue and silver over a gray leather interior. This classic American sports car has been restored and modified under the care of a previous owner and is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Canada.
This Corvette features a restored fiberglass body which was refinished in the current shade of blue with silver coves under previous ownership. Details include quad headlights, faux fender vents, and dual exhaust outlets, along with chrome trim along the front grille, split bumpers, light surrounds, and driver's side mirror. It rides on gray-finished American Racing 17” wheels dressed in Westlake SA-07 tires. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The driver is situated within a gray leather interior with reupholstered bucket seats, dashboard trim, and door panels. Equipment includes manually-operated windows, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a Lokar shifter, lap belts, a passenger grab handle, a Pioneer stereo, a dash-mounted rearview mirror, and an air conditioning system.
Beneath the hood lies a 350ci Chevrolet V8 engine with a 4-barrel carburetor, an aluminum intake manifold, and finned aluminum valve covers. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 3-speed automatic Powerglide transmission. Performance features include power steering and power-assisted front disc brakes with rear drums. Service items are said to include a rebuild of the starter, replacements to the wheel cylinders, transmission pan gasket, engine oil pan gasket, and valve cover gaskets along with an oil change.
This sale will include a clean title.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $55,000
- Auction End: Apr 25, 2023 07:53:44PM UTC
- Number of Offers: 1
Comments (48)
Sold for $55,000
Offer in the amount of $55,000
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No, all good
@Frosty no doubt on the car wash... ; )
Leaks in the engine or any technical or electrical issues to be aware of?
Bid in the amount of $45,500
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@bbjorkquist In picture #13 the top is not closed entirely, The photographer was putting the top up and down during the photo shoot and didn't clip the back down . The top functions and seals as it should. That said, even from new, you wouldn't want to go through a car wash.
Any leaks, or issues to be aware of? I've always liked the single headlight and single contrast color cove from the side fender of a pre-61, but this looks good too.
Is that a gap in the back of the top, in the shot where it is on? How water-tight is it, or is this mainly for taking out on a sunny day?
Bid in the amount of $43,000
@bbjorkquist No problem to import back into USA, it is USA goods returning so no fees, and older than 25 years. Happy to assist with this I have done it many times and have all the right contacts to make it happen easily for you.
Good Luck.
I’ve bought out of state before but not out of country. Anyone know of additional import taxes and if this could be registered in California?
Bid in the amount of $41,750
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@Adoptagreatpet The typo has been addressed, thank you.
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Good Morning, we’re down to the last few hours of my auction, thank you for all the bids so far. I will be here for any last minute questions. Thank you and good luck .
Rob
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@Adoptagreatpet It's a 3 speed.
You state the car has a 3 speed transmission and the towards the end a 2 speed transmission. Might I ask is it a 2 or 3 speed. Thank you.
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@artichoke This car has been modified with an upgraded Engine & Transmission.
Is the drive train original to the car?
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8454kodak windows roll up and down, top functions well, in good shape, frame was refinished. Everything operates as it should, AC blows cold.
@8454Kodak
Ignition: Electronic – Mallory Pro-master
Transmission: Turbo 300
Suspension: lowering springs front end, Rack and pinion Steering upgrade, sway bars, she’s tight!
Hello Bidders & Watchers, welcome to my auction on this 1961 Corvette Convertible, this is a beautiful car to look at and drive.
I will be here and will do my best to answer all questions.
Thanks and enjoy the Auction.
Sorry, I see the black top in one picture but it is hard to tell condition/operation. Why are the windows up? Do the operate properly along with everything else?
Electronic ignition or standard old distributor with points?
Does this have a top of any kind? What transmission and what kind of suspension?