Vehicle Description
This 1960 Chevrolet Corvette has one of the most iconic color
combos around for a first-generation Vette. And this has a terrific
story of long-term care. That's why you have a meticulous
restoration that has this looking radiant everywhere from the
whitewall tires to the dual-quad V8 to the
This is the exact kind of story you want your classic to have. This
is coming off of nearly 50 years of ownership. It's the car the
consignor bought as a reward when coming out of the service. And
when you keep a car for virtually half a century, you make sure to
treat it right. So not only does that mean decades of care, but
also this received a recent multi-year restoration. The Roman Red
has a show-worthy level of shine, and this deep gloss loves to let
the sunshine roll evenly across the cures of the excellent body
panels. It's also hard not to love a car that has a patriotic
background that carries a paint theme as all-American as a
Coca-Cola bottle. That's what you get with the white side coves and
coordinating wide whitewalls against the cherry red. And so this is
a convertible that even looks awesome with the white roof in place.
And when a car is restored to this level it also means all the best
brightwork is shining brightly, including toothy-grille, two-piece
front bumpers, and two-piece rear with integrated exhaust. It is
the detailed car that you instantly can tell has been
cherished.
The red bucket seat interior so nicely matches the exterior color
to give this convertible a seamless appearance in the sunshine.
Beautiful bucket seats, a smooth dash, dual weave carpet, and
bright door panels are all part of a solid investment in a time
capsule style with an absolutely fresh feel. And there's just
something special about how the stick shift, tach, and grip of the
steering wheel get your heart racing.
Under the hood is a 283 cubic inch V8, and between the correct
suffix code and long-term ownership, it's hard to believe this is
anything but the original powerhouse. It really looks impressively
vintage everywhere from the GM hoses to the finned Corvette script
valve covers. And underneath the wide and shining air grabber are
dual Carter four-barrel carburetors for proper C1 power. The care
and investments make for a motor that fires up nicely for the
feeling of a classic Corvette that you can confidently enjoy on the
road. Plus, the control of the four-speed manual transmission and
the howl of the dual exhaust is an intoxicating symphony for the
senses.
This is the first-gen Corvette that has an outstanding presentation
and an outstanding story to tell. So don't miss your chance at one
of the most all-around awesome classics around. Call now!
