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£571,340

1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE

United States • 24 Jan 2026

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Condition 

7

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[Transmission]

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10867S107447

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Nicknamed "Timeless," this custom 1961 Chevrolet Corvette convertible underwent a complete, high-end body-off rotisserie restoration by Why Not Motors.

Built exclusively for the Barrett-Jackson January 2026 auction and never before shown or displayed, this Corvette represents modern engineering blended with iconic mid-century design.

Power comes from an all-new GM E-Rod crate package featuring a supercharged LT4 6.2-liter V8 engine rated at 650hp, paired with a new 10L90E 10-speed automatic transmission.

The engine, transmission and fuel management systems are all operated through factory GM wiring harnesses and computers.

The car rides on a fully independent Art Morrison chassis with adjustable ride height with Strange coilovers, while braking is handled by Wilwood 14-inch rotors and 6-piston calipers.

Modern state of the art reliable hydroelectric steering was added to enhance driver experience.

The fiberglass body was stripped to bare material and enhanced with a smoothed fire...

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£879

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£67,544

Median Price (Since 2020)

£617,778

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