62-Years-Owned 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Description

“The casual way a Corvette flattens out the steepest hill you’re ever seen makes you believe for a minute that Newton's Law has been repealed.” No, Chevrolet could not defy the laws of physics, but driving a 1960 Corvette sure felt that way. Engine options included configurations of the 283 cu-in small-block V8 ranging from the popular base 230 horsepower model with a single four-barrel carburetor, all the way up to a 315 hp option that utilized Rochester “Ram Jet” mechanical fuel injection. 

No matter the engine, they are enjoyed for their exhilarating performance and open-air pleasure, like this 1960 Corvette. Equipped with the 230 hp version of the 283 cu-in V8, it features the $199.10 two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission option, ordered on just 17 percent of 1960 Corvettes. It is also equipped with the rare $139.90 RPO 473 Power Folding Top, ordered on only 512 ’Vettes (five percent) that year. It was purchased by the consignor in 1962 and has been lovingly maintained and enjoyed since then. Due to the flexible nature of these early fiberglass bodies, it is not unusual for C1 Corvettes to require repainting multiple times over the years, yet this 1960 is said to have had only one respray in the original Roman Red with its optional Ermine White coves in the past 62 years of cherished ownership.

Highlights 

• Highly original 1960 Corvette with long-term ownership by the consignor since 1962 

• Rare RPO 473 Power Folding Top option 

• 283 cu-in V8 with a single four-barrel carburetor producing 230 horsepower 

• Optional two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission 

• Finished in Roman Red with Ermine White coves 

• Matching Red bucket seat interior with black convertible top 

• The chassis number (00867S100486) decodes as: 

  • 0 – 1960 

  • 08 – Chevrolet Corvette 

  • 67 – Convertible 

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri, assembly plant 

  • 100486 – Production serial number starting with 100001 (built October 1959) 

• This 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with these Regular Production Order options: 

  • RPO 101 – Heater ($102.25)

  • RPO 102 – AM Radio Signal Seeking ($137.75)

  • RPO 108 – Courtesy Light ($6.50)

  • RPO 261 – Sunshades ($10.80) 

  • RPO 313 – Powerglide Automatic Transmission ($199.10)

  • RPO 440 – Two-Tone Exterior Paint ($16.15) 

  • RPO 473 – Power operated Folding Top ($139.90)

• This 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 22,607 miles at the time of listing, which is believed to be original (122,607); however, the odometer has rolled over and the true mileage is unknown        

Features 

• Wide Whitewall tires with correct wheels and caps  

• Driver’s side exterior rear-view mirror 

• Three-spoke steering wheel 

• 160 mph speedometer 

• Two-speed electric windshield wipers 

• Dual sun visors 

• Seat belts 

• Passenger grab handle 

• Dashboard-mounted mirror  

• Manual roll-up windows 

• Electric clock  

• Dual exhaust outlets 

Known Imperfections 

• Power top is inoperable 

• Minor paint flaws and chips from age, including cracks in the paint on one of the coves

• Small tear in the convertible top on the driver's side

• Flaw on the front of the top caused by the rear compartment

• Speedometer inoperable

Included 

• Spare tire 

Ownership History 

This prized 1960 Chevrolet Corvette has had the same ownership since 1962 and is believed to been repainted just once.

Additional Notes

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.