1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE "NO RESERVE"
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Corvette |
Type: | Hardtop/Convertible |
Trim: | HARDTOP/CONVERTIBLE |
Year: | 1961 |
Mileage: | 7127 |
VIN: | 10867S109310 |
Color: | Maroon/White |
Engine: | 327 CI |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual - 5 Speed |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black Custom Leather |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Prattville, Alabama, United States |
Extras |
Convertible, Leather Seats |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1961 Chevrolet Corvette HARDTOP/CONVERTIBLE |
1961 CORVETTE AT NO RESERVE My Dream Car Restoration Story For the next several years I saved up money and bought parts as I could. My intent was to fix it up enough to have a nice driver with a decent paint job. Unfortunately, as it turned out the chassis was in much worse condition than first believed and a full restoration became necessary. So here we go on a 7-year spending spree to build my dream car. The following is a listing of as much of the craftsman, parts and time that went into the complete frame off restoration and modification of my 1961 Corvette. All that power needed a ridged top of the line chassis to sit on so a New Progressive Automotive Rolling Chassis with tri-4 bar, Ford 9†Rear end, 4-wheel Disc Brakes, Coil Overs and Rack & Pinion steering to control all that power was purchased and ready for the exhaust system. A 2†mandrel bent duel exhaust system with Magnaflow Mufflers and chrome tips made the package complete. Now we can move on to the interior, paint and the small things that complete this beautiful 1961 Corvette. The exterior trim/brite work was replaced with new when needed or re-chromed by Brite Metals Inc. Franklin, KY. All interior knobs, gauges, switches, windshield and door handles have been replaced with new items. The Custom Interior done by Jeff Prosser of Millbrook Al has Custom fit Black Leather seats made from full cowhides with new springs & foam and is custom fit for the current owner. The interior and trunk has custom carpet installed. All interior and trunk panels are custom and match the custom interior beautifully. The convertible top frame was missing several bows and other parts so it was sent to California for restoration and reinstalled professionally when the interior was done.It includes white Al Knoch Rag on a Restored Convertible Frame. The hardtop was restored with new rubber, glass and center stainless bracket on the back window at Shad’s Restorations, Shrewsbury, MA. The icing on this complete restoration is the incredible paint job and body work. Additionally, the paint has just had the ceramic coating buffed and rejuvenated. I have lots and lots of pics of the process that shows just how much time and effort went into laying down the Dupont Hot Hues Cherry Twilight & Snow White paint. I can honestly say it is near flawless. The 61 has just received additional TLC. It now sports a new Windshield & Assembly, all new gauges in a flawlessly repainted cluster, a new clock console plate & new quartz electric clock, dash pad, padded carpet and seatbelts along with additional Dynamat Extreme. All in all, the restoration of my 61 Vette has been a long and expensive journey. Now that I have completed it, have kept it in near perfect condition, and have had the opportunity to drive and enjoy it, I can say that it was worth it, but I would not attempt again. I have taken the Vette to many local car shows and it almost always wins best in class and always gets plenty of attention. I look forward to getting to drive the car anytime I can. It drives and runs great with no issues what so ever. I am confident that the next owner will love and enjoy this beautiful 1961 Corvette as much or more than I have. I am sure that I have forgotten things and will be very happy & prompt in answering any and all questions or requests for more pics, of which I have over 300+ of the complete restoration. I am selling the stunning 61 Corvette at NO RESERVE and have described the condition and restoration to the best of my ability. The vehicle is sold with no warranties written or implied. However, if I deliver or you pick up the Vette and feel that I have deceived or lied to you in any way I will return your deposit minus any delivery fees I incur and we can part ways friends. I can deliver the Vette for $1.50 per loaded mile on an open trailer or $2.00 per loaded mile in an enclosed. I do have a bidding rule that needs to be followed. If you have an eBay score/rating below 10 items bought or sold please contact me before bidding. I will cancel all bidders that do not follow this rule. Thank You for your time to look at my Dream Car and happy bidding. |