Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1961)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 164 photos
  • Video includes engine run and test drive
  • Fully 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 leather upholstery
  • TÜV valid until 05/2028, H-license plate
  • Features:
  • Hardtop
  • X-Pel protective film on the entire front end

  Condition

  Exterior

  • The car is painted red.
  • The vehicle has been completely repainted.
  • The body and paint are in very good overall condition with an even gloss.
  • The car is finished in red with white accent panels and features a white hardtop.
  • Slight signs of wear or fine surface scratches are visible on some parts of the body.
  • Chrome parts, trim strips, rims, and tires appear well-maintained; no noticeable rust is visible in the photos.

  Interior

  • The car has a red leather interior.
  • The interior is entirely red and is in a well-maintained, harmonious condition overall.
  • The seats, door panels, dashboard, and carpets have a clean appearance with slight age-related signs of wear.
  • The instruments, controls, and chrome details appear complete and in good visual condition.
  • Slight creases and signs of wear are visible on the driver’s seat and on some contact surfaces. (Image 117)

  Mechanics

  • The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
  • There are no technical defects on the vehicle.
  • The V12 starts up immediately and then runs with a stable, smooth idle without any audible misfires, misignitions, or noticeable background noise.
  • As the engine revs up, the sound evolves from a deep, resonant base tone to a clear, powerful mechanical sound.
  • Last service: 05/2026
  • The vehicle undergoes annual maintenance at our own workshop.

  History

  Ownership history

  • Number of owners: Information to follow

  Service history

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

  Documents

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

  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. The vehicle is accident-free and has matching numbers. A current appraisal report with a grade of 2 is available. Additionally, the vehicle was serviced annually at the owner’s 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.