The 1961 Corvette was introduced with an all new look from the rear with the now famous quad tailight arrangement. It was the last year for the venerable 283 engine and two-tone side cove paint treatment. Sun shades and courtesy lights became standard equipment in 1961

1961 Corvette Options

RPO#	DESCRIPTION	QUANTITY	$ RETAIL
867	Base Corvette Convertible	10,939	3,934.00
101	Heater	10,671	102.25
102	AM Radio, Signal Seeking	9,316	137.75
242	Positive Crankcase Ventilation	n/a	5.40
276	Wheels, 15x5.5	337	0.00
290	6.70x15 Whitewall Tires	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	Auxillary Hardtop	5,680	236.75
426	Power Windows	698	59.20
440	Two-Tone Exterior Paint	3,368	16.15
468	283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carburetor)	2,827	182.95
469	283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carburetor)	1,175	150.65
473	Power Operated Folding Top	442	161.40
675	Positraction Rear Axle	6,915	43.05
685	4-Speed Manual Transmission	7,013	188.30
686	Metallic Brakes	1,402	37.70
687	Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering	233	333.60
1408	6.70x15 Blackwall Tires	n/a	15.75
1625	24 Gallon Fuel Tank	n/a	161.40

1961 Corvette Exterior Color Choices

CODE	EXTERIOR	QUANTITY
-	Tuxedo Black	1,340
-	Ermine White	3,178
-	Roman Red	1,794
-	Fawn Beige	1,363
-	Sateen Silver	747
-	Fawn Beige	1,363
-	Honduras Maroon	1,645
-	Jewel Blue	855

1961 Corvette Interior Color Choices

CODE	COLOR
-	Black Vinyl (3,487 built)
-	Blue Vinyl (1,331 Built)
-	Fawn Vinyl (1,662 Built)
-	Red Vinyl (4,459 Built)