{"id":4876,"date":"2010-10-04T15:08:06","date_gmt":"2010-10-04T15:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gentrylane.com\/s\/?p=4876"},"modified":"2022-04-21T11:11:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T15:11:29","slug":"1961-chevrolet-corvette-fuelie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentrylane.ca\/s\/domestic-inventory\/sold-domestic\/1961-chevrolet-corvette-fuelie","title":{"rendered":"1961 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chevrolet<\/strong> Corvette<\/em> first appeared in 1953 as a unique American<\/em> entry into the sports car market dominated by European makes. Although not a muscle car by definition, the Corvette used muscle car powertrains and has represented American<\/em> performance for almost fifty years.<\/p>\n

This was the final year that whitewall tires were offered on the Corvette<\/strong>. It was also the last year for the ‘coves’<\/em> that were painted in contrasting colors. The exterior of the 1961 Corvette<\/strong> saw some changes. The grill of the vehicle was modified, removing the ‘teeth’ that had been apart of the Corvette<\/strong> since its inception in 1953. The back had four round tail-lights.<\/p>\n

For 1961 the copper-core radiators were replaced with aluminum versions. This increased capacity by 10 percent while reducing weight by almost half. The engine was now producing 315 horsepower from the 283-cubic-inch V-8 with Rochester<\/em> fuel injection.<\/p>\n

Fitted to this car; a NUMBERS MATCHING 283<\/em><\/strong> <\/em> cubic inch 315 HP “Fuelie”<\/strong> V-8 engine. The transmission is a 4 Speed Manual<\/em>. The exterior is Red<\/em> with a gorgeous Black <\/em>interior and white soft Top in new condition. Very Solid example, stunning older restoration. Not only is this Classic Muscle Car<\/strong> extremely appealing, but it also runs and drives very well. This car would be a great addition to any collection. This was the top of the line for Corvette<\/strong> in ’61.<\/p>\n