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1961 Corvette Options/Colors
|
Code
|
Description
|
Qty
|
Retail
|
| 867 |
Base Corvette Convertible - 283ci, 230hp engine, 3-speed manual transmission, vinyl interior trim and soft top included in base price
|
10,939 |
$3,934.00 |
| 101 |
Heater |
10,671 |
$102.25 |
| 102 |
AM Radio, signal seeking
|
9,316 |
$137.75 |
| 242 |
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
|
-- |
$5.40 |
| 276 |
Wheels, 15x5.5 (5) |
337 |
$0.00 |
| 290 |
Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 |
9,780 |
$31.55 |
| 313 |
Powerglide Automatic Transmission |
1,458 |
$199.10 |
| 353 |
283ci, 275hp, Engine (fuel injection) |
118 |
$484.20 |
| 354 |
283ci, 315hp, Engine (fuel injection) |
1,462 |
$484.20 |
| 419 |
Auxiliary Hardtop |
5,680 |
$236.75 |
| 426 |
Power Windows |
698 |
$59.20 |
| 440 |
Two-Tone Exterior Paint
Roman Red/White - 954
Honduras Maroon/White - 647
Tuxedo Black/Silver - 429
Jewel Blue/White - 419
Ermine White/Silver - 385
Fawn Beige/White - 358
Sateen Silver/White - 159
|
3,351 |
$16.15 |
| 468 |
283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carburetors) |
2,827 |
$182.95 |
| 469 |
283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carburetors) |
1,175 |
$150.65 |
| 473 |
Power Operated Folding Top |
442 |
$161.40 |
| 675 |
Positraction Rear Axle - required manual transmission
|
6,915 |
$43.05 |
| 685 |
4-speed Manual Transmission |
7,013 |
$188.30 |
| 686 |
Metallic Brakes |
1,402 |
$37.70 |
| 687 |
Heavy Duty Brakes & Special Steering - RPO 354 or RPO 468 and RPO 675 were required. |
233 |
$333.60 |
| 1408 |
Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon
|
-- |
$15.75 |
| 1625 |
24 Gallon Fuel Tank - required hardtop w/o soft top. |
-- |
$161.40 |
|
Exterior
|
Qty
|
| Tuxedo Black |
1,340 |
| Ermine White |
3,178 |
| Roman Red |
1,794 |
| Honduras Maroon |
1,645 |
| Sateen Silver |
747 |
| Jewel Blue |
855 |
| Fawn Beige |
1,363 |