2019 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Every year, just before the Super Bowl and the Phoenix Open, Barrett-Jackson stages a huge auto auction at Westworld in Scottsdale, Arizona. Since it had been a few years since my previous visit, I ventured to Westworld, camera in hand. Wow!!! An abundance of riches — another of my favorite 1961 Chevrolet Corvette convertibles!!! This one was painted a bright Roman Red with white coves (those carved out panels behind the front wheels that look like the exhaust vents on a fighter jet). The new convertible top is white (it is hidden behind the open hood in the photo). This baby is powered by a correct, matching-numbers 283/330hp 8-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission with full ignition shielding. This was the first model year to incorporate the cut-off back end together with the last year of the exposed dual headlights. Others may differ in their opinions but to me, this combination of design elements makes this THE classic Corvette. The interior features all-new red leather seats with seat belts, both sun visors, and a Wonder Bar radio. This California/Arizona Corvette rides on whitewall radial tires and original hubcaps. The auction selling price was $73,700.
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Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Photo credit: © B. David Cathell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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