Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1961)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 164 photos
  • Video includes engine run and test drive
  • Restored in 2021 and reworked again in 2024; in very nice condition with a sought-after hardtop, X-Pel protective film on the front end, and matching numbers
  • A new service was performed in May 2026

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1961
  • First registration: USA
  • Engine: 4.6-liter V8 engine with 230 hp (169 kW)
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Exterior color: Red
  • Interior: Red faux leather
  • TÜV valid until 05/2028, H-license plate
  • Features:
  • Hardtop
  • X-Pel protective film on the entire front end

  Condition

  Exterior

  • Exterior color is red
  • The Corvette was completely repainted during the restoration
  • The body and paint are in very good condition with only minimal age-related wear
  • There are no known defects in the body

  Interior

  • The car has a red faux leather interior
  • The interior is in very good condition with only minimal signs of age
  • The instruments, controls, and chrome trim are complete and well-preserved
  • There are no known defects in the interior

  Mechanics

  • The Corvette is ready to drive immediately and is registered
  • There are no technical defects on the vehicle
  • The engine runs flawlessly, and the manual transmission shifts smoothly. The engine and transmission have already been restored in the past
  • Last service: 05/2026
  • The vehicle undergoes annual maintenance at our own workshop

  History

  Ownership history

  • 1 owner in Germany
  • Prior to that, the Corvette was registered in the U.S., where it was first registered

  Service history

  • 05/2026: Last service
  • Annual maintenance performed in our own workshop

  Documents

  • Vehicle registration certificate (Image 162) & Vehicle title (Image 164)

  Summary

  For sale is a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette C1 in red with a manual transmission. The vehicle was originally delivered in the USA, is registered, and has an H-license plate as well as a TÜV inspection valid until 05/2028. The Corvette was fully restored in 2021 and refurbished again in 2024. It is in very good overall condition and features the coveted hardtop. The entire front end is covered with X-Pel protective film. In addition, the vehicle has been serviced annually in our own workshop. With investments in tires, paintwork, and wrapping totaling approximately €10,000, as well as its well-maintained overall appearance, this Corvette C1 offers an attractive opportunity for enthusiasts of classic American sports cars.