Vehicle Description
Originally the early Corvettes were underpowered and lacked the
suspension to be seen as real "sports cars." Then GM got serious
and by 1960, under the influence of the legendary Zora Arkus Duntov
and his team at Chevrolet, the Corvette evolved into a high powered
and properly handling real sports car that could compete in
international races like LeMans and Sebring with good results.
By 1960 Chevrolet offered a range of seven engine options using the
small black 283 cu.in. V-8 and the most desirable are the
fuel-injected models with improved horsepower, nicknamed
"Fuelies."
This particular Corvette, driven only 500 miles since extensive
restoration, an excellent example of a sought after 1960 Chevrolet
Corvette with that Rochester Fuel Injection, a highly collectable
"Fuelie."
This car received meticulous restoration 8 years ago with new
Ermine White paint, new front end, new chrome work including grill,
new white walls and red interior. Wheel coves are painted the
correct silver and all badges are new or correct.
The owner believes this is a numbers matching car with a 283 cu.
in. V8 putting out 250 hp. Like all "Fuelies" it has a four-speed
transmission but with a special floor mounted Hurst 4-speed
shifter. The owner can supply the original shifter.
The engine was redone 10-years ago. With more horsepower these
Corvettes featured a larger aluminum radiator. To match their power
these "Vettes" also received a stronger front sway bar as well as a
new rear sway bar, which greatly improved handling.
This car comes with a white fiberglass hard top and a black
convertible top. The radio is original model.
The owner has a photo album documenting the restoration. The trunk
includes a spare and jack tools with a black trunk carpet.
Overall in excellent condition this is a rare opportunity to own a
car that helped create the Corvette legend as America's true sports
car. It will provide many miles of spirited motoring.
ESTIMATE: $95,000-$110,000
