When Chevrolet decided to slot a V8 engine and a manual transmission into the Corvette range from 1955, it transformed the car that many buyers had found underwhelming into a sports car with respectable performance credentials. By the time this 1960 Corvette rolled off the line, it had cemented its place as a serious sports car. This one is a tidy vehicle, and the owner has recently treated it to a mechanical refresh. He has also decided that now is the time to send it on to a new owner, so he has listed it for sale here at Corvette Forum. He has set the sale price at $67,500. I always appreciate it when our faithful Barn Finds readers refer classics to us, so a big thank you has to go to Larry D for spotting the Corvette for us.

The owner describes the paint on this Corvette as being better than driver-quality, and that seems to be a fair assessment. There are no major flaws or problems, and it does hold a good shine. It is primarily Ermine White, which was the most popular color in the 1960 Corvette range by a very long way. There were 3,717 owners who chose this color, accounting for 36% of all Corvette production for that model year. The coves are finished in what appears to be Roman Red, and this would not be original. All of the resources that I have stated that with Ermine White as the body color, the only two-tone combination would see the coves finished in Silver. If the buyer is seeking originality, addressing this would not be difficult. The owner says that the vehicle comes with both a hardtop and a soft-top, which is good news for enthusiasts who want to enjoy their classic on a colder day. Examining the body reveals no issues with the fiberglass, while the owner indicates that there have never been any rust problems with the car. The trim and chrome are in excellent order, and the glass appears to be perfect.

It’s easy to understand the choice of cove color when you look at the Corvette’s interior. I have often lamented that the current crop of manufacturers isn’t more adventurous with interior trim colors. Can you imagine buying a new car today with an interior trimmed in the same shade of red as this one? That’s not likely to happen any time soon. This interior is spotless, from the upholstered surfaces, through to the carpet and dash. There is no visible wear on the wheel, and there are no aftermarket additions. This is an interior that is begging to be enjoyed, and the original Wonderbar radio should relieve boredom on longer journeys. The buyer won’t need to spend a dime in there, which continues the positive theme with this classic.

The Code 469C version of the 283ci V8 wasn’t the most potent weapon in the 1960 Corvette’s armory, but it wasn’t far from it. This engine produced 270hp, and while there was a fuel-injected option that delivered 290hp, it would cost its buyer more than twice the price. On a “bang-for-your-bucks” basis, that made this an excellent option to choose. This 283 is backed by a 4-speed manual transmission, making the Corvette capable of storming the ¼ mile in 15.6 seconds. The owner states that the vehicle is a numbers-matching classic, and what we can see in the photos shows an engine bay that presents beautifully. This is for a good reason because the owner has recently treated the Corvette to a complete drivetrain restoration. He doesn’t indicate how well the car runs or drives, but the news should be positive if the appearance is any indication.

We see our share of C2 and C3 Corvettes here at Barn Finds, but the numbers of driver-quality C1s that cross our desks are in the minority. Part of this is probably a result of the build totals. The 1960 model year was the first where Corvette sales managed to (just) sneak into the five-figure territory. There were 10,261 people who chose to park one of these in their driveway, and from there, the totals continued to grow. This one is a real beauty, and it seems to need very little. When you look at its specifications and overall condition, the asking price appears to be highly competitive. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it heading to a new home relatively soon.