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The 1961 Chevy Corvette was given a handful of important changes, with the most noticeable being the cars' refreshed rear-end styling. It became more angular than the prior years, with four taillights, and it was a design that would carry through to the second generation in 1963. The exhaust was relocated under the bumper rather than being integrated within it. The transmission tunnel was narrowed by 20 percent to provide addition interior room.
1961 was the final year for the Corvette's 283-cubic-inch V8 engine, and it was the last year for two-tone color combinations.
This particular example is in the care of Stephanie Smith. It is finished in Roman Red with white 'covers,' a red interior, and a white soft top. Power is from a 283 cubic-inch V8 with dual Carter four-barrel carburetors offering 270 horsepower. There is a 4-speed transmission, a driver's side mirror, Wonderbar radio with a rear antenna, original 'spinner' wheel covers, and seatbelts. The tires are Coker Classic whitewalls, of the same width as original. Currently, the odometer shows 47,015 miles.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2017
1961 was the final year for the Corvette's 283-cubic-inch V8 engine, and it was the last year for two-tone color combinations.
This particular example is in the care of Stephanie Smith. It is finished in Roman Red with white 'covers,' a red interior, and a white soft top. Power is from a 283 cubic-inch V8 with dual Carter four-barrel carburetors offering 270 horsepower. There is a 4-speed transmission, a driver's side mirror, Wonderbar radio with a rear antenna, original 'spinner' wheel covers, and seatbelts. The tires are Coker Classic whitewalls, of the same width as original. Currently, the odometer shows 47,015 miles.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2017
2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000
Sale Price :
USD $71,500
1961 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C1
(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 10867s108473 Sold for USD$88,000 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 10867s105534 Sold for USD$71,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 10867s106914 Sold for USD$73,700 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 10867s106416 Sold for USD$64,900 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 10867S109493 Sold for USD$69,300 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: TEX113525 Sold for USD$275,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 283/230 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 10867S107668 Sold for USD$79,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 10867S100726 Sold for USD$159,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 10867S106145 Sold for USD$88,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 10867S106778 Sold for USD$242,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: AZ370419 Sold for USD$178,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 10867S109600 Sold for USD$220,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 10867s101256 Sold for USD$74,250 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 10867s109846 Sold for USD$69,300 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 10867s104587 Sold for USD$121,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 10867s105643 Sold for USD$93,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 10867s108130 Sold for USD$126,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 10867s110664 Sold for USD$99,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 10867s106845 Sold for USD$70,950 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 10867s110643 Sold for USD$57,200 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee |
Chevrolet Corvette C1s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Chevrolet Corvette C1's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 10867s104089 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $35,000 | ||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 10867s101300 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $45,000 | ||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 10867s109050 | 2024 Mecum : Indy | $95,000 | $140,000 | $160,000 |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 10867s108473 | 2024 Mecum : Houston | $95,000 | ||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 10867s108473 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $100,000 | $160,000 | $180,000 |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 10867S103908 | 2024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction | $90,000 | $120,000 | |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 10867s109050 | 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | $67,000 | ||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 10867s100369 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $95,000 | ||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 1087s106416 | 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | $70,000 | ||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible | 10867s101696 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $85,000 | ||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $58,500 | |||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | $70,000 | |||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 10867S105779 | 2022 GAA : November 2022 | $155,000 | ||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Custom | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $110,000 | |||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Big Brake Fuelie | 2022 Mecum Indy | $115,000 | |||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Kansas City | $110,000 | |||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 10867S109472 | 2021 GAA : November 2021 | $87,500 | ||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Chicago | ||||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 2021 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 10867S102793 | 2021 Mecum : Monterey | $170,000 | $175,000 | $200,000 |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Tulsa | $60,000 | |||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Fuel-Injected | 10867S100975 | 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads May | $85,000 | $95,000 | |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $200,000 | |||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $90,000 | |||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $75,000 | |||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Resto Mod | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $160,000 | $250,000 | $275,000 | |
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 2021 Carlisle Auctions : Spring | ||||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $100,000 | |||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Dallas | $60,000 | |||
1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special | $65,000 |
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