1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1

This 1960 Chevrolet Corvette was acquired by the seller circa 1982 and underwent a refurbishment process that began in 2006 and concluded in 2021. Power is provided by a fuel-injected 283ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and the car is finished in black over a matching interior. Equipment includes a Positraction limited-slip differential, a black soft top, a body-color removable hardtop, 15″ steel wheels, a Wonder Bar AM radio, and a heater.  NCRS honors granted in 2021 include Top Flight, Duntov Mark of Excellence, and Performance Verification awards. This C1 is now offered with an owner’s manual, NCRS judging sheets and awards, restoration photos, service records, a car cover, and a clean New Mexico title in the name of the seller’s trust. The car was refinished in black under current ownership and is equipped with a replacement black soft top and a removable hardtop that was refurbished under current ownership. Features include quadruple headlights, split chrome bumpers, a chrome grille, body-color coves, and dual exhaust outlets. Noted flaws include bubbling in the paint and a dent on the stainless steel fender trim. Steel 15″ wheels feature spinner-style covers and are wrapped in 6.70-15 Firestone Deluxe Champion tires. The car came equipped from the factory with an independent front suspension and semi-elliptical rear leaf springs. The bucket seats were refreshed in 2016 with replacement seat foam, springs, and black upholstery sourced from Al Knoch Interiors, while the replacement carpet was installed in 2018. The Wonder Bar AM radio was refurbished in 2009. A heater, an analog clock, and a dash-mounted rearview mirror are also equipped. The three-spoke steering wheel frames a sweeping 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer as well as gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, battery charge, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 578 miles, and the seller reports having added approximately 2k miles under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The 283ci V8 features Rochester mechanical fuel injection and was factory rated at 290 horsepower. The seller states that roller tip rockers and ceramic-coated exhaust manifolds are equipped. The distributor has been converted to a single-wire electronic system, and an aluminum radiator is installed. The fuel injection unit was refurbished by Jack Podell Fuel Injection Specialists in June 2006, and the oil was changed in September 2022. The stamping on the engine pad is shown above. The CS suffix is consistent with a 283ci V8 rated at 290 horsepower and designated for a 1960 Corvette with a manual transmission. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction limited-slip differential. National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) honors include TopFlight, Duntov Mark of Excellence, and Performance Verification awards. Filed under: c1