Vehicle Description
Purists, look away now, but if you're the kind of guy who likes a
little edge in his hobby cars, this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
definitely delivers. From the fuelie powerplant to the kickin'
satin black paint job, this 'Vette is all about bad attitudes and
burning rubber.
We warned you, this sucker isn't Buz and Tod's shiny ride, it's a
lot more sinister, as if period hot-rodders had built a new
Corvette. If we'd described a satin black Corvette to you, you
probably couldn't imagine it looking this cool, and now that you've
seen it, you have to admit that it works really well. It's still
100% Corvette, with no modifications or deletions, and the work is
extremely high quality; this is not some cheap primer job because
the guy didn't have the money to do it right. Fit and finish are
quite good and the satin black paint has a uniform sheen that's
hard to do if you're not familiar with the technique. There was
obviously a lot of time invested in the fiberglass bodywork, mostly
because they knew everyone would be checking this car out, and the
results speak for themselves. The bright chrome and stainless trim
was all polished up before being reinstalled, creating a fantastic
contrast that really makes this car look spectacular. Everyone
knows what it is, but they all do a double-take when they see it.
Too cool.
The interior is pretty standard Corvette fare, with reproduction
black bucket seat covers, fresh black carpets, and stylish door
panels that really dress things up. That steering wheel closely
replicates the original, although it's a bit smaller in diameter
and is now wrapped in black leather, making it a lot easier to
grab. Factory instruments monitor the hot small block and it has a
correct 6500 RPM redline tachometer, indicative of the high-revving
fuel injected motor. There is no radio, just a cool block-off plate
with the Chevrolet script on it, which somehow seems fitting for
this car. The 4-speed manual is topped by an 8-ball shift knob and
you'll note it carries OEM-style carpets for a factory touch. It's
minimalist, but it does include a removable hardtop (also painted
satin black) as well as a folding black vinyl convertible top. The
trunk is also correctly finished with a rubber mat.
Power is from a 327 cubic inch V8 topped by a Rochester fuel
injection system that makes this early 'Vette a genuine thrill ride
today. It's beautifully detailed under the hood, offering finned
valve covers with Corvette script, Chevy Orange paint, and, of
course, the fuel injection unit up top. There's a big aluminum
radiator up front to keep it cool, which is smart, yet it still
uses the original generator to make electricity. The 4-speed slices
through the gears with ease and the rear end is full of punchy
gears that make it feel quick around town. The suspension has
obviously been lowered a bit, which gives it a nasty rake, and disc
brakes have been added up front to improve stopping performance. A
correct reproduction exhaust system sounds right and never gets
obnoxious, and there are recent shocks all around. Standard steel
wheels were painted satin black to match the bodywork, then fitted
with simple hubcaps and whitewall radials to complete the period
hardcore look.
This isn't a Corvette for everyone, but the guys who appreciate the
look are going to love it. If that's you, don't wait, call now!