Description
Motors Corner presents this superb 1961 Corvette C1 327 ci for sale: History of the car: The Corvette C1 is the first generation of the Corvette produced by General Motors. Produced between 1953 and 1962, the C1 Corvette is considered an icon of the automotive industry, and is often regarded as the vehicle that put the United States on the map in terms of motorsports. Rare automatic gearbox version. Out of the entire 1961 production run of 10, 939, only 1, 458 Corvettes were fitted with the automatic gearbox. This rare Corvette configuration has spent the last twenty years in Monaco, and has been regularly serviced in a specialist garage. Mechanical condition: The vehicle starts very satisfactorily at the first turn of the key. In very good mechanical condition, the car is sound and drives perfectly, the automatic gearbox is very smooth, with no hiccups, and the braking is satisfactory. As far as the mechanical condition is concerned, a great deal of work was carried out on the car in 2023: rebuilding of the lower engine, rebuilding of the cylinder heads, new radiator, running gear, braking system, power steering, exhaust system, etc. Interior condition: The red leather interior of this Corvette is in very good condition, with no holes or tears in the seats. The dashboard is in good condition and the instrumentation and electrical equipment work as intended. Exterior condition : The bodywork is in very good overall condition, with a superb paint job that is still shiny and bright. The soft top and chrome are in perfect condition. The rims and tyres are also in good condition. Technical specifications: Engine: 8 cylinders in V Power: 253 hp Displacement: 5, 354 cc 327 ci Power supply: Rochester carburettor Gearbox: Automatic Fuel: Petrol Tax rating: 27 hp Registration document: Monegasque normal Mileage: 155, 000 km Seats: 2 Services provided by Motors Corner: Delivery possible worldwide on request We can also find you insurance and storage solutions.
A more complete photo file is available on request A video presentation of the car is available on our Motors Corner channel Vehicle visible in our showroom by appointment Motors Corner 39 bis Boulevard Stalingrad Impasse Miramar 06300 NICE Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 8. 30am - 6. 30pm Saturday: 10am - 6pm (except on car event days) Motors Corner is a complex dedicated to classic cars, prestige and unusual vehicles.
Located in the Port of Nice, we offer a wide range of services for your classic car: - assistance with purchase - maintenance - mechanics - detailing - car electrics - tours and events around the world of cars - sale and trade-in of your car.
