For Sale at Auction: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette in Palm Beach, Florida

This custom 1960 Chevrolet Corvette topless roadster is powered by a modified 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 engine originally sourced from a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette C6. The engine retains its aluminum block, wet-sump oiling system, cast-iron crankshaft, powdered-metal connecting rods and cast-aluminum pistons. Performance upgrades include ported aluminum cylinder heads, a Comp camshaft, custom air box with K&N conical air filter, ceramic-coated headers and a MagnaFlow exhaust system with 3-inch pipes and mufflers exiting through black-anodized quad tips beneath the rear valance. The factory electronic control module was tuned for the configuration and output is estimated at over 500hp. Power is delivered through an upgraded C6 automatic transmission equipped with a Chevrolet Performance torque converter with a 3,200-rpm stall speed while the flywheel, driveshaft and rear axle remain stock C6 components. The chassis retains the Corvette independent double-wishbone suspension design but replaces the transverse composite mono-leaf springs with coilover shocks and adjustable titanium springs from Stance. Delrin bushings were installed throughout the suspension, and the chassis was lowered approximately 3 inches. Larger anti-roll bars measuring 1.22 inches in the front and 1.35 inches in the rear were added to improve stability and cornering. Stopping is handled by Z51 brake calipers paired with cross-drilled rotors from a Corvette Z06. These are mounted behind Z06 alloy wheels measuring 18x9 in the front with Nitto Invo 275/40 tires and 19x11 in the rear with 325/30 tires. The body design is based on the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, the final year of quad-headlight styling on late C1 models, while incorporating extensive custom modifications. The rocker panels were widened 2 inches per side in the front and 1 inch per side in the rear. The body was lengthened 4 inches at the door openings, and the rear quarters were extended an additional 4.5 inches per side. Front fenders were widened 3.5 inches and redesigned without the original chrome strakes. A new nose section extends 2 inches farther forward while maintaining the Corvette hood creases. Additional work includes a custom cowl allowing the original C1 windshield to sit lower and a rear cowl with a Corvette crossed-flags emblem behind the seats. The interior features modified Subaru Forester seats reupholstered in leather with yellow accents on the steering wheel and console. Custom leather door panels incorporate molded armrests and speakers for the Bose audio system. This topless roadster has safety hoops mounted behind the cabin.