In the eight generations of the Corvette, determining which cars are the most collectible usually revolves around firsts and lasts. Generally speaking, a 'Vette that is the first to introduce something or the last to say goodbye to some aspect of Chevy's flagship tends to resonate with enthusiasts everywhere. This particular 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, fully repainted in eye-catching Roman Red, with its white canvas top and removable body-color hard top, is a stellar example of a first-generation car. With its numbers-matching engine, the 1960 model is the final year before the Corvette changed over to its quad-taillight setup, making it a noteworthy C1.
Inside, we find a clean, stock-looking red interior. Dual bucket seats offer an expansive view of the fast-approaching road ahead for both the driver and passenger. A three-spoke, red-rimmed steering wheel sits in front of a classic six-pod C1 dashboard, featuring a large, half-moon 160 mph speedometer and a 7,000-rpm tachometer positioned front and center for the driver, flanked by a pair of auxiliary gauges on either side. Although non-functional at check-in, the original Wonderbar AM radio still looks plenty cool sitting above the three HVAC knobs and big analog clock. The passenger gets a red expletive-bar with a Corvette logo just beyond it.
Under that signature front-hinged hood, we find a numbers-matching 283 cubic-inch V-8 engine. Topped with a set of dual-quad Carter carburetors sitting on a factory intake manifold feed that vintage small block, while a dual exhaust sends spent gases out through a set of factory-style replacement mufflers to allow this 'Vette to sound just the way it did three-quarters of a century ago. Those 270 advertised horsepower are routed through a Borg Warner T10 four-speed manual transmission before being sent out to a GM 55p drop-out style rear end, which transfers power to the pavement via a set of fifteen-inch red steel wheels, complete with Corvette hubcaps, shod in BFG Silvertown white-wall tires.
*Numbers Matching 283 V8
*270 Advertised Horsepower
*Dual Quad Carter Carbs
*Borg Warner T10
*Four On The Floor
*Drop Out Rear End
*Steel Wheels
*White Wall Tires
*Full Roman Red Repaint
*Removable Hardtop
*Clean Factory Interior
*Final Year Fender Mounted Tailights
Riding on a suspension consisting of an independent setup in front and a solid axle/leaf spring rear configuration out back, this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette shares, along with all other C1's, the distinction of having a solid axle rear and drum brakes before the C2 came along with an independent rear and disc brakes in 1963 and 1965, respectively. If you've always wanted to join the vaunted Corvette Club, this 1960 model comes with the notoriety of being the first generation of this heralded line, and the last 'Vette to offer fender-mounted taillights. Don't wait, call today!
