NCRS Duntov Award 1960 Chevrolet Corvette 283/290 Fuelie

Description

Though the first-generation Corvette’s first big changes—1955’s V8 and 1956’s new body—were in the rearview, the C1 Vette was still evolving. In 1958 dual headlights were added, a more prominent grille featured frame-mounted bumpers, and new trim accents abounded. However, by 1960 the Corvette cut a sleeker silhouette without hood louvers and decklid trim.

The high-revving 283 cu-in V8 was offered in five states of tune, with the highest 290-horsepower output attained with fuel injection and the special high-lift camshaft. That power was sent to the rear wheels through a standard three-speed manual, with an optional four-speed manual or two-speed Powerglide. A European-inspired interior featured a three-spoke steering wheel and 160-mph speedometer with outboard gauge pods. Vinyl bucket seats displayed handsome vertical stitching, with complementary interior brightwork. All things considered, the 1960 Corvette was visually and viscerally stunning, and became one of the world’s most desirable classics.

This beautiful 1960 Corvette Fuelie recently completed a comprehensive, 10-year frame-off restoration. In 2021, the National Corvette Restorers Society presented it with two Top Flight Awards, and the Performance Verification Award for outstanding mechanical operation. It then received the NCRS’ highest honor for originality and condition, the Duntov Mark of Excellence Award.

Highlights 

• Winner of NCRS’ Duntov Mark of Excellence, Top Flight, and Performance Verification Awards in 2021 

• Consignor states it is one of only 40 1960 Corvettes to receive the NCRS’ Duntov Mark of Excellence Award 

• Received a Top Flight score of 99.6% of “typical factory production” at the 2021 NCRS national convention 

• One of 759 1960 Corvettes built with the fuel-injected V8 and special high-lift cam 

• CS-code 283 cu-in fuel-injected V8 rated at 290 hp 

• Refinished in Tuxedo Black with Black interior 

• (579) Rochester mechanical fuel injection system 

• (685) Four-speed manual transmission 

• (419) Auxiliary hardtop 

• The chassis number (00867S103062) decodes as: 

  • 0 – 1960 

  • 08 – Corvette body 

  • 67 – Convertible 

  • S – St. Louis, MO assembly plant 

  • 103062 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Aluminum cross-flow radiator 

• Factory rear stabilizer bar 

• (675) Positraction axle with 4.11:1 gears  

• (290) 6.70-15 whitewall tires 

• (101) Heater 

• (102) Wonder Bar radio 

• (108) Courtesy light 

• (121) Thermostatically controlled radiator fan 

• Consignor states that all component stampings, dates, and identifiers meet NCRS judging standards. Please see attached documents for in-depth information  

• Consignor states that he has improved many factory components for better performance at significant cost. Please see attached documents for in-depth information 

Known Imperfections 

• None listed 

Included 

• Keys 

• Owner’s manual 

• Assembly, repair, and maintenance manuals 

• Original GM documents 

• Restoration receipts and records 

• Flannel car cover 

Ownership History

Consignor states he’s owned this 1960 Corvette since 1982. While in the Air Force and stationed in Michigan, he purchased it from a senior officer, who acquired it from a pilot who trailered it up from the Southwest. He was transferred to Omaha, NE and then to Albuquerque, NM where he then learned that this Corvette was originally from Albuquerque and it had made a full circle back home. He states that every component of this vehicle has been professionally and thoroughly restored to original function and condition. The car appears as new from the factory. The odometer was zeroed during restoration, and now reads 662 miles.