The 283ci V8 features dual four-barrel carburetors and is equipped with finned valve covers, a generator, an aluminum radiator, and chrome treatments for the air cleaner housing and ignition cover.
The 1961 Corvette was restyled with updated rear fiberglass bodywork inspired by GM design chief Bill Mitchell’s XP-700 show car.
This example is finished in Ermine White with matching coves and features split chrome bumpers, quad round taillights, creased rear fenders, a driver’s side mirror, and quad headlights.
Features include a push-button Wonderbar AM radio, an analog clock, a cigarette lighter, lap belts, and a dash-mounted rearview mirror.
The 1961 Corvette featured a narrowed transmission tunnel for improved interior room.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, water temperature, battery, and oil pressure.
The five-digit odometer shows under 36k miles, total mileage is unknown.
