1961 Chevrolet Corvette

1961 Chevrolet Corvette â?" 283ci Dual Quad V8, 4-Speed, Red on Red Convertible Why This Car Is Special The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette sits at a turning point in the model's history, and that's exactly what makes it so desirable to serious collectors and drivers today. By 1961, Chevrolet's designers under Bill Mitchell had already begun reshaping the Corvette's identity. The front end retained the classic toothy grille that defined the C1 generation from 1953 onward, while the rear received a new ducktail treatment influenced by the Stingray racing car Mitchell had been campaigning privately. That combination of old-school front and forward-thinking rear makes the 1961 the only year in Corvette history with that exact look â?" a transitional design that collectors have come to regard as one of the most balanced of the entire C1 run.