Corvette: Year by Year
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1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988
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1961 Corvette: Styling Future
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Price: $59,000 obo Exterior: Black Interior: Black Miles: 0 Location: Ft Lauderdale Click Here for more info |
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1961 Corvette --- awesome car!! Newly redone. Immaculate black paint, silver coves, black interior, new ipod stereo, power windows, power glide automatic transmission, NOM 327/300hp engine (more) |
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Below, left: Body colored headlight bezels began to replace the chrome of 1960. Right: The Corvette style was softened somewhat by the removal of the "teeth" in the grill.
Other changes for 1961: Sun visors, an aluminum radiator, parking brake warning lamp, interior lights and the windshield washer were standard equipment. The four speed transmission featured an aluminum case.
1961 Corvette Options, Prices
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| 101 | Heater | 10,671 (97.55%) | $102.25 |
| 102 | AM Radio, Signal Seeking | 9,316 (85.16%) | $137.75 |
| 1408 | Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon | n/a | $15.75 |
| 1625 | 24 Gallon Fuel Tank | n/a | $161.40 |
| 242 | Positive Crankcase Ventilation | n/a | $5.40 |
| 276 | Wheels, 15x5.5 (5) | 337 (3.08%) | n/a |
| 290 | Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 | 9,780 (89.40%) | $31.55 |
| 313 | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 1,458 (13.33%) | $199.10 |
| 353 | 283 cu. in. 275 hp fuel injected Engine | 118 (1.08%) | $484.20 |
| 354 | 283 cu. in. 315 hp fuel injected Engine | 1,462 (13.37%) | $484.20 |
| 419 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 5,680 (51.92%) | $236.75 |
| 426 | Power Windows | 698 (6.38%) | $59.20 |
| 440 | Two-Tone Exterior Paint | 3,351 (30.63%) | $16.15 |
| 468 | 283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carburetors) | 2,827 (25.84%) | $182.95 |
| 469 | 283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carburetors) | 1,175 (10.74%) | $150.65 |
| 473 | Power Operated Folding Top | 442 (4.04%) | $161.40 |
| 675 | Positraction Rear Axle | 6,915 (63.21%) | $43.05 |
| 685 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | 7,013 (64.11%) | $188.30 |
| 686 | Metallic Brakes | 1,402 (12.82%) | $37.70 |
| 687 | Heavy Duty Brakes and Suspension | 233 (2.13%) | $333.60 |
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Total Production:
10,939
Notes: Base Corvette with 283 cu. in. 230 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $3,934.00. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | Wheels |
| Tuxedo Black | 1,340 (12.25%) | Blue / Black / Fawn / Red | Black / White | Black | |
| Ermine White | 3,178 (29.05%) | Blue / Black / Fawn / Red | Black / White | White | |
| Roman Red | 1,794 (16.40%) | Black / Red | Black / White | Red | |
| Sateen Silver | 747 (6.83%) | Blue / Black / Red | Black / White | Silver | |
| Jewel Blue | 855 (7.82%) | Blue / Black | Black / White | Blue | |
| Fawn Beige | 1,363 (12.46%) | Black / Fawn / Red | Black / White | Beige | |
| Honduras Maroon | 1,645 (15.04%) | Black / Fawn | Black / White | Maroon | |
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Notes: 1961 was the only year Jewel Blue interiors were available. |
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into the Sting Ray.Give credit where credit is due.