When this 1961 Corvette first rolled out of St. Louis, it was part of the model year that pushed Chevy’s sports car to its best sales numbers yet. With 10,939 convertibles built, Corvette was already cementing the legend it would become.
Today, this particular ’61—offered on Craigslist by a Colorado classic car dealer—presents as an “original” example and “potentially numbers matching based on the visible stampings,” according to the seller. They stop short of guaranteeing authenticity, instead recommending a full pre purchase inspection. The asking price: $65,498.
Details in the listing are sparse, but the car’s black paint with white coves and red interior appear to be in respectable survivor condition. The seller calls it “an honest, well kept survivor,” and from the photos, that seems fair. The matching hardtop looks excellent; the soft top color isn’t mentioned. The seat covers sparked a moment of debate—are they original or replacements? A tear on the lower driver bolster suggests they may indeed be the real deal, especially if the odometer reading of 54,722 is accurate.
Under the hood sits what appears to be the base 283/230 hp V8, though Corvette fans may want to weigh in: could it be the optional 283/245 or 283/270 dual quad setup instead? What we do know is that it’s paired with a four speed manual, which always adds to the charm of an early ’60s C1.
Mechanically, the seller says the car “runs and drives great.” Cosmetically, it presents well enough that a new owner wouldn’t be staring down a list of immediate projects. As the seller puts it, this Corvette is “a great foundation for a collector or weekend cruiser” and “a rare opportunity to own an early ’60s Corvette with all the right signs of originality.”
Is it the kind of survivor you’d take home?
Source:
Craigslist.org
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Nice example but seems a bit on the pricey side for a garden variety ’62. I would definitely find it more attractive dollar wise with one of the optional engines. For me, the problem with a C2 is that because they are so uncomfortable and kind of a pig to drive, there needs to be some extra motivation to make one more desirable. Others may disagree with me on that, but at my age I deserve to be a bit picky.
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