Vehicle Description
It's not hard to find people who appreciate a first-generation
Corvette, but this one transcends the casual enthusiasts to truly
provide one of the finest C1 Corvettes that money can buy today.
This ultra-rare 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is one of only 759 with the
290 hp fuel injection option. But just having the correct
numbers-matching motor isn't enough. This car has been recently
restored to NCRS 100% frame off nut & bolt factory condition to
make sure that rarity and desirability go hand-in-hand. The
top-flight restoration was performed by James Ranahan of the
Corvette Bumper Club of Tampa, FL who's an NCRS senior judge and
one of the best C1 Corvette restorers in the world.
This is the two-tone color that helped create an American icon. The
Roman Red with Ermine White is legendary and is arguably the most
iconic color combination of all C1 Corvettes. That's why this
convertible received such special attention during its frame-off
restoration. That, and the fact that this car is reported to have
been a one-owner New Mexico car it's entire life before coming to
Florida. The second owner started the frame-off restoration in
early 2015 and it was just completed weeks ago to the highest
standards. Recent personal events have prevented the current owner
from entering the car into NCRS judging, but a car of this caliber
has the potential to receive a PV and eventually a Duntov
award.
The red bucket seat interior perfectly matches the exterior color
to give this convertible a seamless appearance in the sunshine.
Sitting behind this you get a great view of the full gauge package,
including the special 6,300 RPM redline tach. The sea of red is
broken up by plenty of nice brightwork especially around the
correct AM radio, working clock, and manual transmission. Because
you'll want to be cruising with the top down for as long as
possible, this restoration got everything right, including the
heater.
While a superior restoration is what makes this desirable to
onlookers, what will win you NCRS awards is what's in the engine
bay. This numbers-matching motor even has the correct Rochester
injector unit (part #7017320). The top flight condition of this
motor and its presentation with correct Corvette script valve
covers, ram's horn exhaust, and all those tidy belts, wires, and
hoses makes this full package lustworthy to true Corvette
enthusiasts. But don't just look at the engine bay; take some time
to see the undercarriage and restoration photos, too. You'll
understand the true level of investment it took to get this special
'Vette so amazing. There's even a photo book and multiple USB
drives that will allow you to take everyone from friends to car
show judges though the full frame-off restoration journey. The
high-power fuelie rating on the '60 cars meant you got the a manual
transmission, and this one has the upgraded four-speed. Not only
does that mean a much better shift ratio, but you've also got that
extra gear for more comfortable road trips. The overall driving
experience is an engine runs beautifully, gives a smart cackle from
the twin tailpipes, and pulls through the gears like a freight
train.
A fuelie C1 Corvette that has been expertly restored to all NCRS
factory standards like this one is a rare opportunity that doesn't
come around very often. You even have plenty of documentation,
including the owner's manual to impress even the most discerning
Corvette crowds. This car also has photo documentation to prove
that all the correct factory paint markings were used during the
restoration, as well as having all the correct factory overspray in
the proper locations and upside down stencil markings on the
chassis. This is, without doubt, one of the best 290HP C1 Corvettes
in existence! Call today!!!