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1961
Facts
Production
10,939 Convertibles
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The
exterior was redone for 1961
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The
first 'Vette without heavy "teeth" in the grill
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Rearend
completely restyled with four taillights
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Interior
space was increased by a reduction in the transmission tunnel
by 20%
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First
year in which side mounted radiator expansion tanks were used
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Standard
equipment now included windshield washers, courtesy lights, sun
shades, temp-controlled radiator fans, and parking brake warning
lights
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The
base 230hp engines had painted steel valve covers and all optional
engines had seven-fin cast alloy valve covers
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Exhausts
exited below the body on '61's
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Door
sills were now designed as one piece instead of two
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1961
'Vettes now had aluminum cases for 4-speed transmissions

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