1961 corvette fuelie (project)

[black69]

1961 Corvette from sunny dry california. 315HP solid lifter version (low production) and original honduras maroon paint color. I believe it is mostly original paint, but you have to inspect in person.

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Original engine was rebuilt in the 80s and is still in a disassembled state: short block was done, would need refresh, heads done, etc). Original trans is disassembled. Super rare heads (one year only, unique to 315hp corvette only in 61) were rebuilt but need to be rechecked, they are date code perfect to the car and each have the same date. It has been sitting disasembled in california storage most of the time, since the 80s. It no longer has it's fuel injection unit, air cleaner, or distributor.

2 top car. 4:10 rear end (original to car). never hit (rare for a solid axle find).

Asking $45K obo.

I also have an all aluminum 427 long block (468 actual displacement: Yenko ZL-1 block which has 1969 GM 052 casting code, built by Verl Steven's racing engines, never fired) that could go towards making this a one of a kind custom. Bill Thomas Racing documented in a 2 page article in Hot Rod magazine on how you can put a 396/427 in a C1 corvette, not touching firewall or core support, he made all the pieces at one time to do that.

Price in that case would be $60K or offer for the car + this 427 long block (not installed).

Bloomignton Gold Corvette judges (atleast 4 different ones) have inspected the car this past summer, and not one said it was not as presented. Some said it had things you rarely see anymore inside the engine compartment (fuelie related) and in the trunk.

<span style="text-decoration: underline">Not included in this sale:</span> I do have access to much all the missing fuelie items needed to restore this car, if you wanted the help after purchase. I even have a complete original 61-62 big brake setup you could consider adding after purchase, to give it something different the others don't have.

The american torque thrust wheels on it were put on when it was fairly new, all 4 included.

I have spoken at length with the husband and wife that owned this car, and how it started out (her dad bought it for her) and then was stored away during a bitter divorce (in the middle of a restoration, ~80s timeframe). I purchased it directly from the wife and have pictures of her with her car. I have many pictures when it was almost brand new, fuel injection emblems in proud display in most of the shots, and then later the baby car-seat added in between the seats (I would guess 1963-65 timeframe). I have pictures of that too. I have all their original pictures (not copies) and a lot of the old original california registrations (same black plates). Old california corvette club info the car was a part of, etc.

Six Three Zero 485 8249



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[Postsedan]

Bob,

Love the color, Best of luck with the sale.

Dan

[black69]

thanks dan.

[black69]

Some additional info:

The corvette I have forsale came from the LA/Ventura area in california. I am going to try to get some letter signed by the husband/wife on what dealer they believe the car came from new in that area (they had it since 62), as maybe not all dealers could work on fuel injection, so they had to have it serviced there. Harry Mann was the hi-po dealer for chevy on the west coast. I would like to compare VINs (maybe they are close) to this famous drag car (see link), that started life EXACTLY like this car (i.e. a solid lifter fuelie, honduras maroon, hard top, black interior, and 4:10). They started out life as twins maybe on the same lot. One became famous.

The above is to address california interest in the car, if it came from that hi-po dealer.

https://picasaweb.google.com/Corvetteregistryphotos3/NHRA361961JohnManzanianRichSiroonian#

[napa68]

Wow! What a car. If I were not in the throws of my 63, I'd be all over it. So, I sent you my buddy Ron. GLWS!

Tim

[black69]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow! What a car. If I were not in the throws of my 63, I'd be all over it. So, I sent you my buddy Ron. GLWS!

Tim </div></div>

Thanks Tim. I appreciate it!

[black69]

Update:
Based on an expedited service, I should have the NCRS supplied selling dealer info on this car, Saturday after next (just confirmed). That is very cool.
I sold a Harry Mann license frame off this car, for close to $400, thinking it was not solid proof anyways of the car coming from there, the above should be solid proof either way.

[my70454ss]

Bob,

If Yenko ZL-1 long block not sold with car. Any interest in selling by itself. Better discription of engine heads intake, etc?.

Thanks
Rodger :)

[TDW]

I'd like to find something similar for my next Gasser project. I don't need one this nice though! Very nice car. Good luck with the sale.

[black69]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: my70454ss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bob,

If Yenko ZL-1 long block not sold with car. Any interest in selling by itself. Better discription of engine heads intake, etc?.

Thanks
Rodger <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif </div></div>

Rodger, the engine is forsale by itself, dont be afraid to make ANY offer. I will PM you with the details. Would make the ultimate camaro/chevelle engine.

[black69]

car is no longer forsale, thank's yenko.net.

[Nasblu]

Did the car sell???? Or did you decide to keep the car??

[black69]

Now that you asked, I want to try to put it back together. Regroup.

[Fast67VelleN2O]

Bob,

That car looks killer on Torque Thrusts. Good luck with your project.

-Matt

[black69]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fast67VelleN2O</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bob,

That car looks killer on Torque Thrusts. Good luck with your project.

-Matt </div></div>

thanks, I need it. Yes the wheels look cool. I am afraid to even touch them and mess up the patina. never saw goodyear blue streak radials before, that is what is on them. they are shot.

got the block this morning cleaned with wd40 and scotchbright pad. off to home depot for bolts to mount it on a stand, considering it has cleaned up ok in the cylinders. Hoping it just needs honing. another yenko member is going to look at it later today to give me direction.

-bob

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: black69</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Now that you asked, I want to try to put it back together. Regroup. </div></div>

Smart decision, if she had sold you`d be kicking yourself for not doing it <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

Dan

[427TJ]

Put it back together with the 427 and the cool big'ol Torq-Thrusts all around and enjoy it.

[black69]

Relisting the 61 fuelie vette (scroll to top for pictures).
$35K cash.
Hardtop is no longer included.
No engine or fuelie parts included.
Americans TT's replaced with wheels and coker white wall tires and full corvette hubcaps.
Has its original trans (disassembled). No driveshaft.
Solid REAL fuelie.


Could potentially arrange to have an engine installed (extra cost), I know 2 reliable guys, if one wanted to farm out getting this car driveable. I have sold a car to an overseas buyer before (Australia is only example), but would need to call first to be sure it makes sense.

Bob 630 Four Eight Five 1107

[scuncio]

Are you saying that the original engine is no longer available?

[black69]

I would consider the block and heads separate. Call if you want more details.

[58wanted]

Did you ever sell the 61' fuelie? I am looking for one like in your description. Do you have any leads?
Thanks

[DW31S]

What about the Cragar SS in one of the pictures?