Throughout the Corvette's eight generations, each one has its own special years and models. For the first generation, beyond its inaugural year, it can be argued that this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod represents the most visually impactful year in this sports car's history. Decked out in this spectacular Lemans Blue with white coves, complete with a body-color removable fiberglass hardtop and a complementing white vinyl soft top, the polished five-spoke 15-inch Billet Specialty wheels give this car a stance unlike most other classics. This year, Corvette can be identified by its three-louver side vent moldings, and most notably, 1961 is the first year Chevy gave its halo car its now-signature quad taillight setup.
Inside, we find a factory black leather interior with blue accents that is classic Corvette. Sitting in front of its three-spoke power-assisted steering wheel, the five-pod gauge setup, featuring a broad half-moon speedometer and center-mount tach, broadcasts all the most pertinent information a driver could need in an efficient and aesthetically pleasing way. An analog clock, a Billet floor shifter, dual cup holders, and a padded grab bar each add a bit of charm to the simple yet elegant interior of this car.
Under that expansive hood, we find a late-model 6.2-liter overhead valve LS3 V-8 engine. With a lightweight aluminum block and heads, sequential-port fuel injection, a body-color composite intake manifold, and high-flow injectors, this Gen IV small-block is capable of producing at least 426 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. Tack on shorty headers and a true-dual exhaust, and those numbers are undoubtedly a bit higher. That output is funneled through a tried-and-true Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission before heading to the Fab 9-inch Posi rear end, which transfers power to the pavement via a set of gorgeous 15-inch Billet Specialties wheels shod in 235/60R-15 BFGoodrich rubber. At the same time, a narrower set of 225/60R-15 BFG tires handles steering duties up front.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Full Lemans Blue Repaint w/ White Coves
Body Color Removable Hardtop & White Manual Soft Top
Fuel Injected LS3 V8
Headers w/ Dual Exhaust
Tremec T56 Six Speed
Fab 9in Posi Rear
Full Front Suspension Swap w/ Tubular A Arms, Coilovers
Power Rack and Pinion Steering
Front and Rear Sway Bars
Billet Specialties Wheels w/ BFG Tires
Wilwood Power Disc Brakes w/ Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors
Leather Bucket Seats
Factory Dash
Air Conditioning
Sand Blasted and Painted Frame
Documentation Includes: Receipts, Brochures, Owner's Manual
This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod rides on an aftermarket suspension featuring a full front swap with tubular A-arms and rack-and-pinion steering. Wilwood power disc, highlighted by cross-drilled and slotted rotors at all four corners, stands ready to scrub off speed far better than anything made in 1961. If you've been looking for a Corvette with historical significance, but a reliable modern powertrain that only has about 1,200 miles on it, then it's going to be hard to beat this stunning Lemans Blue 1961 'Vette. Don't wait, call today!
