Chevrolet Corvette C1 Restomod

This 1961 Corvette is a C1 that has been rebuilt as a restomod rather than a period-correct restoration. It is finished in Tuxedo Black with satin black coves over a black leather interior, and it is left-hand drive. A 1958–60 nine-tooth front grille and American Racing Salt Flats Special wheels set it apart from a standard 1961 car.

The body was taken off and the car comprehensively restored in the United States between 2011 and 2019, with a photographic record of the work. A 350 small-block V8 was fitted in 2020 and is paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. Other changes aimed at usability include coil-over suspension, Wilwood front disc brakes, electric rack-and-pinion power steering, an aluminium radiator and Vintage Air air conditioning.

The car has covered about 6,000 miles since the work was completed. It comes with a hard-top and stand, and the dealer reports taking it to the Goodwood Revival. It is UK-registered as 435 XVF.