283 cc 315 hp Fuel Injection

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Description

The following is a YouTube link so you can see and hear the car (5 mins):

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=vOhBRkXFPhg

Video showstheowners manual/literature/manuals/books described below, restoration receipts and GMAccessories Tool Kit (1 min)

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cbbTWTiFx4w

1961 Corvette Roadster, Sateen Silver, Ermine White Coves, and Black Convertible Top. The caris numbers matching (VIN # 10867S107863 and Engine Stamp Pad # 1107863F04I9CS, where the CS indicates 315 hp fuel injection). See pictures.

The283 cubic inch, 315 horsepower engine came with factory fuel injection (13% sold). The car haspower windows (6% sold),4 speed manual transmission, auxiliaryhardtop (1961 date coded windows), positraction 4:11rear axle, andheater. 159 out of 10,939 were sateen silver with white coves. The black convertible top isa newinstall.

The car is good old fashion American muscle (listen to solid lifter cam engine in Video link, it makes a Harley sound weak). The caris a blast to drive,extremely reliable, driven regularly,rides great, and has incredible acceleration andhandling. I enjoy the car on nice weekends going to local car shows, car cruises or joy ride but could easily be a daily driver. It definitely gets its share of attention. I havebeen pursuing Top Flight status using the NCRS1961-1962 6th Edition Corvette Technical Information Manual and Judging Guide for all part buys.The car is not far off Top Flight statuswithout it being a trailer queen. I have paid attention to every little detail from having the correct sunvisor hardware, and Guide mirrors to the engine decals.All the heavy lifting has been done onthis restoration project. The chrome is mirror perfect, the paint is flawless, the interior is new, and thecar runs like a top. It has new brakes, clutch,shocks, and exhaust.

The engine was rebuilt at about 89,000 miles. The fuel injection unitwas justrebuilt and calibrated to factory specifications by Lyle Davidson of Davidson Restorationin Leesburg, Va. (receipt and documentation). All the FI parts were either cad plated or are new. After seeing the carMr. Davidson states ina letter that "The entire restoration used many NOS and or period correct pieces to construct, and a remarkable amount of craftsmanship went into it."

All gauges and instruments workas designed (oil, battery, fuel, temperature)and illuminate including the emergency brake and high beam indicator dash lights as well as all exterior lights,turn signals, clock, and license plate light.The radio that is installed is a 100% looking Wonderbar replica with the exception that it has FM and an Ipod jack.The FMnumbers arerecessedin the dial and not seen without looking into the dial face (video). To kept period correct the electronics were adopted so to switch between AM/FM/Ipod you simplyturn the radio on and off quickly. I have sent off the original Wonderbar AM radio for restoration and will provide it to buyer.

The undercarriage looks new. The body restoration and enginework weredone between 2007 and 2008 (receipts).The tires are reproduction wide white wall radials.The front end was just aligned and the wheel bearing packed. The speedometer and clock have been rebuilt. New gas tank and sending unit, new 4:11 differential gears and the hardtop hasa new windshieldweather strip.

Matching white wall spare tire, original sissor jack, crank handle, lug wrench.

The 1961 GM Accessories Tool Kit snap lid clear plastic pouch (Vlchek Drop Forged tools - 2wrenches for hardtop, one for the spare tire board,pliers, flat head screw driver and hammer). Try to find this tool kit yourself, you won't I promise you.

Thespare tire board hasGM factory jack instructions andpositive traccaution decals. The engine compartment has all thecorrect decals. Also has theGM paint care stickerinside the glove box door. All decals and emblems are installed and factory correct.

I have all previous titles back to 1981, as well as all the restorationand maintenance receipts.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Two-Tone Paint Production (RPO 440)

Engine Casting Number#3756519

Rochester Fuel Injection Unit# 7017320

RebuiltGenerator installed in 2015 including new fan belt.

New NOS GM upper and lower radiator hoses and new thermostat

914 Dual Point Distributor Petronix converted

NewDelcoplugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor button and Delco coil.

AC Delco 100% replica battery (requires water)new in the box. The installed batteryin 2015is a black NAPA with over 1100 CCA.

MANUAL, BOOKS, MAGAZINES, SALES LITERATURE (excellent condition):

1. Original 1961 GM Corvette Owners Manual w/card,warrantyand break in insert cards in theGM original envelope. (with a reprint copy of the owners manual in the glove box)

2. Original 1961 Corvette Assembly Manual by Mid American Enterprises (3 ring binder)

3,Original 1961 Chevrolet Front Wheel Alignment and Wheel BalancingManual

4. Original 1961 Chevrolet Motor Division Corvette Service Operations - Chassis Manual

5. Original 1961 Corvette Servicing Guide

6. Original 1961 Chevrolet Radio Service and Shop Manual

7. Original 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Corvette "The Greatest Show on Worth" sales manual given to the salesman only

8. Original 1961 "Sixty-Onederful" Chevrolet "The Greatest Show on Worth" mailer showing all the new 1961 Chevroletcars.

9. Original 1961 Chevrolet Custom Features brochure given out at the dealerships showing optional items available for all 1961 cars.

10. Original 1961 "Chevrolet for 1961" brochure of all the new cars given out at the dealerships

10.Original November 1960 Motor Trend Magazine - 1961 Auto Show

11. Original December 1960 Sports Car Magazine (cover says soon to be Car and Drive)featuringthe 1961 Corvette Road Research Report

12. Original 1961 Corvette Owners Magazine - Corvette News - Special Announcement Issue Volume 3 No. 3dedicated tothe all new 1961 Corvette

13. Original 1961 "Corvette '61" by Chevrolet Tri-fold color brochure

14.Original Magazinefull page advertisements (11) for the 1961 corvette,"Corvette by Chevrolet"

15. Original 1955 to 1962 Corvette Complete Owners Handbook published by Floyd Clymer

EXTRA PARTS

2 high and 2 low beams headlights

4 Delco Shock Absorbers

3 gas filter inserts

8 Delco R46 spark plugs

Delco spark plug wire set (NOS)

Thefollowingtable showstheRegularProductionOptions(RPO)purchasedonthis car and the original sale price. Thethirdcolumnisthebaseand optionpricing,followed bycolumnsshowing thequantityofoptionssold,andthepercentageoftheoptionssold tothetotalnumberof 10,939 vehiclesproduced.