1961 was hardly the greatest year in Corvette history because of the slight increase in production over 1960. Since the convertible body style remained the only one available, Chevrolet made 10,939 of these.
The largest modification to the new Corvette was made at the rear, where Chevrolet fixed an issue that was already causing annoyance to Corvette owners. The exhaust was repositioned by the automaker.
The previous model years came with the exhaust integrated into the rear bumper, and while this approach made the car sportier, it caused massive problems in the long term because of the smoke coming out of the exhaust. Chevrolet moved the exhaust system under the car, so the 1961 Corvette comes with a clear bumper that’s also likely to be clean.
One of the most exquisite projects I’ve seen lately is a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette that recently made its way into the public eye. Its nasty secret is hidden under the hood, where everything has to be repaired, even if it appears amazing.
To begin with the positive aspects of the story, let me tell everyone how great this Corvette looks. Everything is almost immaculate, so it truly does. The body is flawless, the paint is captivating, and the interior is amazing. It appears that the restoration of this Corvette was abandoned, and now the only work needed to turn it into a collectible is the mechanical restoration.
The owner does not provide such information, saying the car has “nice paint and nice interior.” They claim it needs a complete restoration, though it’s obvious they’re only referring to the part hiding under the hood. The engine doesn’t start and run, so you must find a good mechanic to help bring this Corvette back to the road.
The owner chose to let the images speak for themselves rather than provide many details, but the mechanicals of this Vette are so enigmatic that you will have to see at the vehicle in person to determine whether or not it is worth your money.
Still, tens of people have already expressed interest in the car. I don’t think the Vette will be on the market for very long because of the tremendous interest in it, which indicates that people are captivated by its appearance.