25-Years-Owned 383 Stroker-Powered 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1960 Chevrolet Corvette marked the eighth year of the first-generation (C1) Corvette. It retained the iconic styling introduced in 1958. Performance was a highlight, and a total of 10,261 units were built, making it the most popular Corvette to that point.

The seller had owned an original 1960 Corvette earlier in life and, upon retiring in 2000, set out to “build one that corrects everything wrong with the original designs.” He purchased this 1960 Corvette from a Prescott, Arizona resident who had recently acquired it reportedly from the original Southern California owner and had begun a restomod project with a 385hp ZZ4 crate engine. Seeking more power, the seller transformed the crate engine into a custom-built 383ci stroker producing 450–500hp, using all forged internals. A TH400 automatic transmission was built to handle the output, and Moser supplied a new limited-slip Ford 9-inch rear end.

Beyond performance, the car was engineered for reliability in Arizona’s heat. A custom five-core radiator and dual heavy-duty electric fans were installed. The seller built a powerful air conditioning system from scratch, added two engine oil coolers, and three transmission fluid coolers. He also fabricated a custom cold air intake.

The result is a classic 1960 Corvette that’s hot in performance — and built to beat the heat.

Factory Equipment

• Removable hardtop

• The chassis number (00867S101272) decodes as:

  • 0 – Model Year 1960

  • 08 – Model Corvette

  • 67 – Body style code for Corvette

  • S – Assembled at St. Louis, Missouri

  • 101272 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• Repainted Chrysler Crossfire Calcite Yellow in 2004

• ZZ4 Crate engine upgraded and stroked to 383ci:

  • Scat rotating assembly with a forged crankshaft and 4340 forged H-beam rods with 7/16” cap screws

  • SRP Street/Strip forged aluminum pistons

  • Clevite P-Series main bearings

  • Clevite H-Series rod bearings

  • “SFI Approved” extra thick flywheel with one-piece rear seal

  • “SFI Approved” 8” internal Powerforce+ Series 9000 damper

• GM Performance aluminum LT4 “Fast Burn” cylinder heads

• GM Performance LT4 Hot Cam with roller rockers

• Holley 750cfm carburetor

• MSD 6AL ignition controller, MSD electronic variable timing controller, and knock alert module

• Rebuilt Heavy Duty TH400 transmission

• B&M “Quicksilver” shifter

• Custom built 1350-Series heavy duty driveshaft with forged steel yoke

• Moser Engineering-built limited-slip Ford 9” rear end:

  • 3.25:1 ratio

  • Detroit/Eaton TrueTrac 31-spline differential

  • Moser Engineering 31-spline axles

  • Emergency/parking brake in the Wilwood rear calipers

• Rewarder ceramic-coated headers, 2.5” diameter dual exhaust with Flowmaster Delta 60 mufflers

• Aeromotive fuel pump and pressure regulator, new sending unit

• Custom fabricated four-wheel power disc brakes

• Front end rebuilt with heavy duty coil springs and new gas shocks

• Rear suspension upgraded with 5-leaf spring kit and rear sway bar

• Custom fabricated cold air intake with K&N filter

• Custom fabricated air conditioning

• Wheel Vintiques 6” deep chrome wheels with Michelin X Radial 205/75R15 tires (date code: 4300), original Corvette spinner hubcaps

• Custom-built heavy duty 5-row radiator with dual electric fans

• Two heavy duty engine oil coolers, one with electric cooling fan

• Three auxiliary transmission coolers, one with electric cooling fan

• Externally mounted oil and transmission fluid filters

• SunPro tachometer, AutoMeter volt, vacuum, and transmission/engine oil temp gauges

• Stewart Warner speedometer adapter

• Pioneer XM-Ready AM/FM/CD with 12-disc CD changer and Audiobahn 4004T amplifier

• Trunk mounted battery and vacuum pump

Servicing

• Hardtop has recently-replaced weatherstripping and headliner

• New windshield and gasket

• New sun visors

Known Imperfections

• Cracks in the paint (right front fender, left door edge near exterior door handle, and just above trunk lock cylinder)

• Soft top is reportedly tight and discolored

• Hardtop trim has dings and there are two screws in the hard top trim on the right side

• Plexiglass windows in hardtop are hazy and scratched

• Dings in exterior side trim

• Interior shows wear including tears in driver’s seat, worn carpet on driver’s side and cracks in steering wheel

• Paint overspray on trim and passenger seat

• Factory stainless trim and chrome is faded

Ownership History

• The current owner bought the car in 2000 from a seller in Prescott, Arizona, who had briefly owned it after purchasing it from reportedly the original owner in Southern California.

• It had a new 385-hp ZZ4 crate engine installed when he purchased it, but he decided he wanted more power and had it rebuilt into a 383ci stroker with approximately 450-500hp in 2006-07.

• The current owner upgraded the transmission, brakes, rear end, and suspension to accommodate the extra horsepower around that same time. He custom built the power disc brake setup with sheer ingenuity, no aftermarket kits. All the added electronics are relay-controlled to protect the ignition and electrical systems.

• Notice some switches on the side of the center console; he has some of the aftermarket gauges running double duty. The oil temp gauge reads both the engine oil and the transmission fluid temps with the flip of a switch.

• The current owner had the car repainted in a Chrysler Crossfire yellow in 2004. He also had the front and rear bumpers, grille, and headlight rings re-chromed.

• There are approximately 2,000 total miles on the engine and other mechanical upgrades.

Included Items

• Factory hardtop

• Matching spare, jack, and tire iron

• Paperwork on engine, transmission, and rear end

• Manuals for radio, knock alert, amplifier, and other manuals

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Frank Malefors Phone: 602-488-7888 Email: fmalefors@hagerty.com