327-Powered 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Over its 10-year run, the C1 Corvette went from a stylish six cylinder to a V8-powered screamer. The spark was 1955’s 265 cubic-inch small-block V8, which grew to a 283 in 1957 and a 327 in 1962.

The Corvette’s design was refined every year, with a sexy new body in 1956, dual headlights and frame-mounted bumpers in 1958, and a more streamlined look in 1959. And by 1961, Corvette styling was a tale of two eras: honoring its past with a C1-shaped nose, and boldly looking to the C2’s future with a masterfully shaped rear end wearing new, recessed quad taillights and under-body exhaust tips. That posterior was a masterpiece, with C2 styling elements remaining on Corvettes decades later.

And while 1961 Corvettes were available with five 283 V8s in ever-increasing horsepower levels, some owners swapped in the legendary 327 from 1962-up models. This 1961 Corvette is powered by a 327 cubic-inch V8 believed to be making 250 horses. However, since it’s finished in classic Roman Red with white coves and comes with a soft top and a hard top, you probably won’t mind the non-original engine — or the extra 44 cubic inches.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Burnyzz Collection 

• 327 cu-in Chevrolet V8 believed to be rated at 250 hp 

• Two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission 

• Finished in (506A) Roman Red with Black interior 

• White convertible top and red hard top 

Features 

• 15-inch wheels with factory-style hubcaps wearing 205/75R15 Travelstar tires with 2025 date codes 

• Dual exhaust system 

• Bucket seats 

• Competition-style steering wheel 

• 160-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges with clock 

• Wonderbar radio 

Known Imperfections 

• Later 327 engine is not correct for 1961 model year 

• Interior and exterior shows wear commensurate with its age 

• Some paint cracks and imperfections 

Included 

• Keys 

• Shop Manual 

• Car cover 

• Trophies won 

• Framed ’61 Corvette puzzle 

Ownership History

This 1961 Corvette is offered from The Burnyzz Collection of no reserve automobiles.