This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a fuel-injected 283ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is refinished in red over black vinyl. The car underwent a refurbishment in 2002, and features include a removable hardtop, a power-retractable black soft top, a Positraction limited-slip differential, 15″ steel wheels, power windows, a heater, and a Wonder Bar AM radio.
The 283ci V8 was factory equipped with Rochester mechanical fuel injection for a rating of 275 horsepower when new. The stamping on the engine pad is shown above. The CR suffix is consistent with a 283ci V8 rated at 275 horsepower and designated for a 1961 Corvette with Rochester mechanical fuel injection and a manual transmission. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction limited-slip differential.
An owner’s guide, a sales brochure, and NCRS guides are included in the sale.
The car is refinished in red with white coves and features a matching removable hardtop as well as a power-retractable black soft top. Additional features include quad headlights and polished bumpers and trim.
The 15″ steel wheels feature simulated knock-off spinner covers and are mounted with wide whitewall tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drums. The cabin was refurbished and features two bucket seats upholstered in Black vinyl. Interior equipment includes a dash-mounted rearview mirror, power windows, a heater, a Wonder Bar AM radio, and an analog clock.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 5,300-rpm redline as well as gauges for coolant temperature, amperage, oil pressure, and fuel level.
The five-digit odometer shows 2,800 miles, total mileage is unknown.
