1961 CORVETTE, JEWEL BLUE, RECONDITIONED, SOFT TOP & HARD TOP

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Description

FOR AUCTION IS MY BEAUTIFUL JEWEL BLUE 1961 CORVETTE ROADSTER IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THIS IS THE FIRST GENERATION CORVETTE WHICH WAS NEWLY REMODELED FOR 1961 FOR A NEW LOOK. THE FRONT END WAS REVAMPED WITH A NEW SILVER GRILL WHILE THE REAR END NOW INCLUDED QUAD TAIL LIGHTS. THE EXHAUST NOW EXCITED BELOW THE BODY. THERE WERE 10,939 PRODUCED.THE ONLY YEAR JEWEL BLUE WAS OFFERED WAS 1961. HAS BOTH A NEW BLACK TOP & THE MATCHING HARD TOP. THIS IS A NUMBER MATCHING VEHICLE.IMPORTANT NUMBERS:ENGINE CAST NUMBER: 3789817ENGINE DATE STAMP NUMBER: T0116DCARBURETOR: ROCHESTER QUADROJET 4BBL F042210QETHE VEHICLE WAS IN STORAGE IN KENTUCKY FROM 1982 UNTIL 1989 WHEN I PURCHASED AND BROUGHT TO TEXAS FOR A COMPLETE RESTORATION. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED & COMPLETELY REBUILT, FIBER GLASS BODY STRIPPED & REFINISHED IN THE ORIGINAL JEWEL BLUE, ALL CHROME EITHER REPLACED OR RECHROMED, ENTIRE SUSPENSION REBUILT, NEW BRAKE DRUMS & KITS, ALL NEW INTERIOR (NEW SEAT SPRINGS WITH NEW SEAT COVERS, CARPET, DASH, DOOR PANELS) NEW AM/FM CORVETTE RADIO, CLOCK RECONDITIONED. ALL INSTRUMENT GUAGES, LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, HEATER IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION. ALSO NEW GAS TANK.ADDITIONAL FEATURES: ADDED SEAT BELTS AND CUSTOM 15/7 WHEELS BY AMERICAN RACING TO GIVE A REALLY NICE LOOK. NEW BF GOODRICH 225/70/15 TIRES.HAVE 100 PHOTO'S OF THE COMPLETE DOCUMENTED RESTORATION PROJECT FROM THE TIME I PURCHASED TO COMPLETION. A DETAILED LINE-BY-BY LINE INVOICE OF THE ENGINE REBUILD & BODY RESTORATION IS AVAILABLE. ALSO HAVE INVOICES OF ALL PARTS PURCHASED AND ADDITIONAL WORK COMPLETED. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 5000 MILES DRIVEN SINCE RESTORATION. ONLY USED OCCASIONALLY ON WEEK ENDS & TO ENTER CAR SHOWS. ALWAYS GARAGED WITH COVER. TOTAL RESTORATION & COST $60,000.HAS NEW SPARE TIRE, JACK, CAR COVER & HOLDER 0N WHEELS FOR THE HARD TOP. DO HAVE THE WONDERBAR RADIO & CORVETTE FLOOR MATS.THE EYE APPEAL OF THIS CORVETTE IS UNDENIABLE. HAVE WON SEVERAL AUTO SHOWS AND IS REALLY FUN TO DRIVE & WILL BE ADMIRED BY YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS. THE SOUND OF THE 283 ENGINE WILL MAKE YOU SMILE WITH THE 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS EVEN BETTER. A BEAUTIFUL VEHICLE THAT NEEDS NOTHING BUT A NEW OWNER TO ENJOY. HAVE INCLUDED MANY PHOTO'S FOR VIEWING.PLEASE FEEL WELCOME TO CALL WITH QUESTIONS OR SCHEDULE A TIME TO VIEW IN PERSON. PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS INQUIRIES. WILL ALSO ANSWER ANY EMAIL QUESTIONS. PHONE # 806 786-4933.WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION BUT NOT TO ARRANGE. HAVE FOR SALE LOCALLY SO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW FROM AUCTION.MY RESERVE IS COMPETITIVE & VERY REASONABLE. TAKE A LOOK AT NADA, HAGERTY OR KEITH MARTIN PRICES. MY RESERVE IS SET LOWER THAN THEIR VALUES.THANKS FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK.

On Aug-07-16 at 12:26:49 PDT, seller added the following information:

Note: vehicle was purchased in 1998 not 1989.

On Aug-12-16 at 16:51:08 PDT, seller added the following information:

Correction: The engine is not matching. Evidently was replaced prior to my purchase in 1998. It is correct 289 cui 230hp which has been completely rebuilt.