As well equipped as it is for racing, or as nice as it drives, this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette for sale on Hemmings.com likely won’t turn a wheel in anger again, nor rack up more than a few miles on its odometer, thanks to its factory speed equipment, including the big brake package, the heavy-duty suspension package, the fuelie small-block, and the four-speed transmission. Still, it’s a stunningly restored car, missing only perhaps some racing history to show that at least somebody sometime hammered on it like it was built for. From the seller’s description:
315 hp (fuelie), RPO-687 Big brake/heavy-duty suspension, (one of only 233 produced). Factory race package consisting of: heavy-duty brakes; finned brake drums,cooling fans, metallic brake shoes, air scoops and deflectors. Heavy-duty suspension; heavy stabilizer bar, special springs and shocks, heavy rear end, fast steering adapter and wide wheel package. Special factory race prep, including very rare heater delete, radio delete and soft top delete. Fuel-injected engine, close ratio T-10 four-speed, 4:11 posi, and off-road exhaust. Beautiful, straight no-hit body with correct lacquer finish. Newer interior, top, chrome, stainless etc. Clean, rust- and damage-free frame. Sun visors, windshield washers, courtesy light, seatbelts, small hubcaps and 6.70 x 15 blackwall tires. This is the engine that it came with from the factory!!
All components are correct, including FI air cleaner, spare, jack and tools, trunk mat, tar top battery, generator, regulator, horns, FI unit, manual and T-3 headlamps. This car is a Bloomington Gold winner (2009) and NCRS Top Flight recipient (2007). Excellent rare, iconic factory race prep that sounds, looks and drives excellent!
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