1961 Chevrolet Corvette

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster For Sale Compete Frame-off Restoration in 2009 by Bob GreenFinished in Tuxedo Black There were only 140 Tuxedo Black corvettes produced in 1961 The interior was restored back to stock condition with Al Koch's Interiors Vintage Air Conditioning with steel braided lines and was installed by Mark Pettersen at Pettersen Motor Sports in Chico. California The engine originally was a 270 horse 283CI with two four barrel carburetors. Now has a ZZ350 Aluminum head crate motor with Edelbrock intake manifold and matching Edelbrock Dual 500 CFM Four Barrel Carburetors5 Speed Manual Tremec T ransmissionThe Front Suspension is a Fred Meyer's unequal length tubular A- arm with QA1 coil over shocks and rack and pinion steering Front disc brakes with dual master cylinder. The rear suspension completely rebuilt stock 1961 with 3:08 posi-traction gears. The wheels are Boyd Coddington 18" x 8". The tires are 215/45ZR 18 Generals This corvette was built on December 22. 1960 in St. Louis. Missouri. It was the first year for the four taillights, now a corvette tradition, but a new look for the 1961. For Sale By Owner anTrim: RoadsterBody Style: ConvertibleCondition: UsedCertified: 0Fuel Type: GasolineOptions: Vinyl Interior Surface