Fawn Beige Chevrolet Corvette with 84,160 Miles available now!
Sale price: US $10,000.00 Make an Offer
Condition: | Used |
Year: | 1961 |
Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Corvette |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive Type: | -- |
Engine: | F6 4.6L |
Vehicle Title: | -- |
Mileage: | 84160 |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
Vehicle description
(866) 716-0058 (866) 716-0058 Fawn Beige Chevrolet Corvette with 84,160 Miles available now! Exterior Color: Fawn Beige Interior Color: Fawn Beige Body Type: Coupe Transmission: Automatic 3-Speed Fuel Type: Gasoline Engine: F6 4.6L Mileage: 84,160 1961 Convertible, Fawn Beige with Fawn Beige Interior. 283 CI 230 HP Engine. One of only 1.363 in the New Fawn Beige offered first in 61. Also, this was the last year for Contrasting Painted Coves with this one having them in lovely Ermine White! This beauty is truly a Museum Quality Car, Having Spent Years in the Lingenfelter Collection in Brighton, Michigan. The cars past becomes even more interesting. Prior to its stay in the Museum its owner was not only a California fighter pilot but was actually the Commandant of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB in southern California. The car is largely original, although the paint appears to be too good to be original! The car comes equipped with the Signal Seeking AM Radio and the Removable Hardtop as well. Originally equipped with a 3 Speed Manual Transmission, it now has a 3 Speed Turbo 350 Automatic Transmission in its place. One needs to look carefully to notice this as form the inside you might not notice it. The car also now also has had Power Steering and Brakes added as well, making it a pleasure to actually drive! Nothing was cut or destroyed by these modifications and the original removed parts are available with the car should you wish to reverse these changes. Car currently shows 84k Miles. An absolutely Stunning Car with very few flaws. A walk around Video is attached as well as a link to a Magazine article detailing the cars past including a link to a list of the Commandants listing the former owner. The car starts, runs and drives beautifully and few can walk past it without taking a longer look ending with a big smile! If you have been looking for a high-quality C-1, especially one that you can show and drive, then do not pass this one by without a more thorough review. VIN: 10867S105660 Walk-Around Video! photo-feature-1961-chevrolet-corvette-convertible-coupe/ Photo Feature: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette The Daily Drive Consumer Guide® The Daily Drive Consumer Guide® There was little different under the hood, save for a running change to a cross-flow radiator. The base powerteam that came in the $3934 starting price was a 230-hp 283-cid V-8 hooked to a three-speed manual transmission. wiki/Commandants_of_the_U.S._Air_Force_Test_Pilot_School “Buy the best example of what you want, and pay whatever it takes. That way, you cry only once.” Bruce Meyer Founding Chairman of the Peterson Automotive Museum Conte"s Corvettes and Classics - Since 1974 Marty Pinder Owner CONTE"S CORVETTES INC. Where Corvettes are our passion, not just our business. 851 W. Wheat Road Vineland, NJ 08360 Fax 866-716-0058 Showroom Hours: Tuesday: 8:00am-4:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am-4:00pm Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm Vehicle Description 1961 Convertible, Fawn Beige with Fawn Beige Interior. 283 CI 230 HP Engine. One of only 1.363 in the New Fawn Beige offered first in 61. Also, this was the last year for Contrasting Painted Coves with this one having them in lovely Ermine White! This beauty is truly a Museum Quality Car, Having Spent Years in the Lingenfelter Collection in Brighton, Michigan. The cars past becomes even more interesting. Prior to its stay in the Museum its owner was not only a California fighter pilot but was actually the Commandant of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB in southern California. The car is largely original, although the paint appears to be too good to be original! The car comes equipped with the Signal Seeking AM Radio and the Removable Hardtop as well. Originally equipped with a 3 Speed Manual Transmission, it now has a 3 Speed Turbo 350 Automatic Transmission in its place. One needs to look carefully to notice this as form the inside you might not notice it. The car also now also has had Power Steering and Brakes added as well, making it a pleasure to actually drive! Nothing was cut or destroyed by these modifications and the original removed parts are available with the car should you wish to reverse these changes. Car currently shows 84k Miles. An absolutely Stunning Car with very few flaws. A walk around Video is attached as well as a link to a Magazine article detailing the cars past including a link to a list of the Commandants listing the former owner. The car starts, runs and drives beautifully and few can walk past it without taking a longer look ending with a big smile! If you have been looking for a high-quality C-1, especially one that you can show and drive, then do not pass this one by without a more thorough review. VIN: 10867S105660 Walk-Around Video! photo-feature-1961-chevrolet-corvette-convertible-coupe/ Photo Feature: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette The Daily Drive Consumer Guide® The Daily Drive Consumer Guide® There was little different under the hood, save for a running change to a cross-flow radiator. The base powerteam that came in the $3934 starting price was a 230-hp 283-cid V-8 hooked to a three-speed manual transmission. wiki/Commandants_of_the_U.S._Air_Force_Test_Pilot_School “Buy the best example of what you want, and pay whatever it takes. That way, you cry only once.” Bruce Meyer Founding Chairman of the Peterson Automotive Museum Conte"s Corvettes and Classics - Since 1974 Marty Pinder Owner CONTE"S CORVETTES INC. Where Corvettes are our passion, not just our business. 851 W. Wheat Road Vineland, NJ 08360 866-716-0058 Fax 866-716-0058 Showroom Hours: Tuesday: 8:00am-4:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am-4:00pm Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm Vehicle Warranty Most new vehicles come with a factory warranty and some used vehicles have a remaining factory warranty. Please contact us for the warranty vehicles specific to this vehicle. Terms and Conditions Payment Options We accept the following payment methods:
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We reserve the right to end an auction early. Deposit: We require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash in person, certified funds, institutional financing. All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable vehicle information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates are for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance. Fees and Taxes State or local taxes, title, license fee, processing fees, registration fee, dealer documentary fee, finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price.
- Cashier"s Check/money order
Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer"s responsibility. Finance, Warranty, Shipping question?
Call the dealer at (866) 716-0058 General Terms Notice to Bidders: The vehicles we list for sale at are also for sale at our retail location. Please contact us to confirm vehicle availability.
We reserve the right to end an auction early. Deposit: We require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash in person, certified funds, institutional financing. All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable vehicle information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates are for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance. Fees and Taxes State or local taxes, title, license fee, processing fees, registration fee, dealer documentary fee, finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price.