1961 Chevrolet Corvette Award Winning Fuelie Manual Convertible

Description for Chevrolet Corvette 1961

Triple Red 1961 Fuelie two top roadster. Extremely rare 283/315hp Fuel injection award winning Corvette. Awarded the Excellence Award at the Concours d Elegance in Ohio, in Corvette country. Extensive frame off restoration with very few miles, Purchased from prominent collection of high end Corvettes. The original red on red fuel injection car was purchased at Pro Team Corvettes in Ohio 20 years ago as a color correct, numbers matching fuelie car, then underwent extensive frame off restoration, to become the award winning show car that it is today. Gorgeous Corvette body professionally painted with incredible lines and fitment. Very impressive engine compartment embellishing the 315 hp fuel injected, number matching, 283 cubic inch engine. Like new correct red interior with impressive cockpit area and dash clear crisp gauges, restored matching red hard top and new black soft top. Spotless undercarriage with lots of new parts. Rolling on newer correct looking radials with correct small dish wheel covers.EXTERIOR: Beautiful Roman Red paint that is correct for this Corvette Body has excellent fit and finish All chrome and stainless is like new Painted to match hardtop Like new black convertible top Steel wheels are painted body color and have chrome center caps for a period correct lookINTERIOR: Red interior that sits and looks like new Dash has been painted to match and houses clear and crisp gauges Correct Hurst shifter with white ball Wonder Bar radio Restored original steering wheel with chrome horn centerMECHANICS:Show quality engine compartment with great attention to detail and many rare parts1961 date code 283 c.i. engine with 315 horsepower casting number 3756519 and suffix code CSRochester fuel injection7 fin aluminum Corvette valve coversT 10 4 speed manual transmissionStock rear with 4.10 gears and posiUNDERCARRIAGE: Amazing structure on the undercarriageAmerican Dream MachinesAt American Dream Machines, we typically have over 100 cars and trucks in stock and for sale. We have everything from Camaros, Mustangs, Corvettes, Roadrunners, Chevelles, Bel Airs, Blazers and even British Roadsters. Our classics and muscle cars range from the 1940s to the 1970s. Our stock is diverse and continuously changing and always growing! Our #1 Goal is to make you, our customer happy with the American classic and muscle cars we offer. We highly recommend that ALL CUSTOMERS call our knowledgeable, experienced and Midwest values staff and have a very detailed discussion regarding overall condition of any of our cars or trucks you are considering getting in the drivers seat of. (515)-245-9100 Centrally located in the heartland of America in Des Moines Iowa, American Dream Machines occupies the historic 41,000 square foot Packard Dealership. We are one of the largest full service classic car dealerships in the Midwest. We have 10 active hoists, mechanics bays, body shop and detail bays that are used by our technicians to inspect, repair, upgrade and detail our cars so that they are ready to be delivered to your driveway for you to drive. Give us a call and we would be happy to help get your dream car to almost any location worldwide! ALL OF OUR PICTURES AND VIDEOS ARE REAL, ALL THE WAY AROUND! We photograph our cars in our professional photo studio for the best possible image accuracy and representation of the cars. Our videos are created by our onsite staff in our shop and around the dealership / Des Monies area. We do this because of our commitment to the authenticity and quality of the cars that we sell and the commitment to our customers.