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The 1961 C1 received a completely redesigned \u003cstrong\u003educktail rear end\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003efour round taillights\u003c\/strong\u003e — replacing the previous car’s wide, horizontal tail treatment — directly inspired by Bill Mitchell’s \u003cstrong\u003eStingray racer concept\u003c\/strong\u003e that had been campaigned on the SCCA circuit. The four round taillights would become one of the most iconic and enduring visual signatures in Corvette history, carried through the C2 generation and referenced in multiple subsequent Corvettes. The new ducktail rear gave the 1961 C1 a dramatically more purposeful and cohesive rear appearance than any previous Corvette — narrowing and tapering the tail in a way that made the car look faster standing still. The front end of the 1961 C1 retained the classic mesh grille design of the late C1 era, creating a distinctive contrast between the updated rear and the familiar front that gives the 1961 its unique visual character. The 1961 engine lineup continued the C1’s strong performance focus, headlined by the \u003cstrong\u003e283 cubic inch V8 with Rochester Fuel Injection (315hp gross)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the top Fuelie option that delivered remarkable specific output for a production street engine of the era — alongside the \u003cstrong\u003e283 Fuelie 275hp\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e283 dual-carb 270hp\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003e283 dual-carb 245hp\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003e283 single-carb 230hp\u003c\/strong\u003e base engine. The \u003cstrong\u003eCar Cover Customs Chevrolet Corvette C1 1961 Car Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e is precision-patterned to the C1’s exact 1961 body profile — including the new ducktail rear end and four-taillight treatment — for a factory-tight fit with zero bunching and zero exposed panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSelect Your C1 Body Style. Get a Perfect Fit.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1961 Chevrolet Corvette C1 was offered in Convertible body style only. 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