VIN 10867S105101

Car Year:	1961
Car's approximate birthday:	January 28, 1961
Owner:	Mecum Auctions Monterey 2019
City:	Monterey
State:	California
Country:	United States
Purchase date:	Undefined
Status:	Current Owner
Nickname:	10867S105101
State:	Restored
Exterior:	Jewel Blue	(7.82%)
Interior:	Blue	(12.17%)
Coves:	Jewel Blue
Softtop:	Other Color
Wheels:	Blue	(7.82%)
Delivery Dealer Zone:	Unknown
Delivery Dealer Code:	Unknown
Options:	RPO	Option	Percentage Sold [%]	Sales Price [$]
	0867	Base Corvette (FI 315hp)	100.00%	3,934.00
	354	283ci 315hp Engine Fuel Injection	13.37%	484.20
	419	Auxiliary Hardtop	51.92%	236.75
	675	Positraction Rear Axle	63.21%	43.05
	685	4 Speed Manual Transmission	64.11%	188.30
	Total		0.000000040236488% (1 Cars)	4,886.30
Factory job nr.:	Unknown
Export Car:	Non Export Car
Car history:
Posted 09/08/2019 Mecum Auctions // Monterey 2019 Lot F46 See this link for pics. https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0819-380875/1961-chevrolet-corvette-convertible/ Ground-up restoration to NCRS standards Matching numbers drivetrain Matching numbers fuel injected 283/315 HP engine Borg Warner 4-speed transmission Rare Jewel Blue interior and exterior paint Approximately 250 miles since restoration Hardtop and soft top 3.70 Positraction rear axle Time stands still in this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, thanks to a ground-up nut-and-bolt restoration completed to the demanding standards of the National Corvette Restorers Society. The 1961 Corvette featured the final redesign of the first generation with less exterior chrome, a simple mesh grille insert in place of the former vertical chromed teeth, and a new rear design treatment inspired by GM Styling Director Bill Mitchells 1958 XP-700 show car. The new sharp-edged tail also gave the public a sneak peek at the twin bullet tail lights and slender bumperettes that would become signature Corvette features beginning with the all-new 1963 Sting Ray. More power became available in 1961 with the introduction of high-flow cylinder heads based on the previous years experimental factory aluminum racing units, increasing peak output to 315 HP at 6,200 RPM and 295 lb-ft of torque at 4,700 RPM. Other refinements included switching to aluminum for the 4-speed transmission case and the radiator, which also used a separate overflow tank. One of only 855 1961 Corvettes finished in striking Jewel Blue, this example is one of even fewer fitted with a matching blue interior. Even more significantly, it boasts a matching-numbers drivetrain composed of the RPO 354 283/315 HP small-block V-8 engine featuring Rochester Ramjet mechanical fuel injection complemented with the Duntov solid-lifter cam and 11.0:1 compression. Built in late January 1961, it carries the correct engine- block casting numbers indicating a casting date of January 9, 1961, and assembly on January 16, and head castings dated December 12, 1960. Other correctly date-coded and numbered components include the generator and starter, water pump, distributor, fuel pump, voltage regulator, horn relay, BorgWarner 4-speed manual transmission case and tail-shaft housing, 3.70 Positraction differential and Rochester fuel-injection unit. Driven just 250 miles since its restoration, this Jewel Blue 1961 Corvette is offered with both a soft top and hardtop.
For Sale:	No
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