Featured on AutoHunter.com, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. It was given a frame-up restoration in 2012 that consisted of the body being repainted, a new soft top being installed, and the engine being rebuilt. Power is supplied by a 283ci V8, which is connected to a four-speed manual gearbox. Finished in red and white over a black vinyl interior, this C1 Corvette comes with a clear title in the seller’s name.
The body was previously yellow but was repainted red with white coves and fitted with a new white soft top as part of the 2012 restoration. Features include chrome trim, a driver-side mirror, a plastic rear window, and a rear antenna.
A set of 15-inch wheels wrapped in 205/75 Coker Classic whitewall radial tires connect this first-generation Corvette to the road.
Black vinyl covers the pair of bucket seats inside. The cockpit is equipped with manual windows, a Corvette-branded three-spoke steering wheel, and a clock. The trunk has room for a spare tire. According to the seller, the Wonder Bar radio is nonoperational.
Vehicle information is displayed on a 160-mph speedometer, a 7,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level, temperature, battery, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 39,446 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.
In 2012, the 283ci V8 was rebuilt during the restoration process. It comes equipped with an aftermarket carburetor and sends its power to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.
Suspension hardware includes an independent front setup and a parallelogram rear design with semi-elliptic outrigger-mounted leaf springs. Manual brakes bring this Corvette to a stop. The engine breathes through a pair of rear bumper-mounted exhaust outlets.
The seller notes the presence of various interior blemishes, a small tear in the driver’s door weatherstripping, and surface rust on the rear sway bar.
The following items will come with the purchase of the vehicle:
- White hardtop with storage stand and dust cover
- Original dual carburetors and intake manifold
- Restoration and operating manuals
- Parts reference guide
The auction for this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette ends on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. (PDT).
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Source: www.classiccars.com