After the Corvette gained quad headlights in 1958, it was hard to tell them apart visually until the all-new Stingray arrived in 1963. This 1960 ‘Vette convertible has the optional hardtop and is an indoor find from Thomaston, Georgia. It was discovered along with some other vintage cars in a closed GM dealer’s garage, so it hasn’t run in several years. It looks to be complete and in decent shape and the asking price is $50,000 OBO here on the Barn Finds Facebook group.
The lack of any real changes from the 1959 model year to 1960 didn’t hurt Corvette sales, which rose slightly from 9,670 to 10,261. Power windows were new in ’60, but only about 500 buyers opted for them and another 500 went for the power convertible soft top. There still was only one engine choice, the 283 cubic inch V8, but depending on the fuel delivery method, the horsepower rating was between 230 to 315, the latter being with fuel injection (which the seller’s car does not have).
Found in a stash with some other old cars, this Corvette wears Roman Red paint with a white top and body accents. There is no indication of how long it’s been there, but we’re told it was running when it was parked years ago. Perhaps a flush of the fuel system and a rework of the carburetor could get this thing purring again. Of course, almost anything made of rubber would need to be replaced.
This Chevy appears to have either a 3 or 4-speed manual transmission of which the latter was more commonly ordered. The indicated mileage is 82,000+ which could be original given the overall condition of the car and its extended hibernation. The seller is unsure if this is a 1959 or 1960 Corvette, but the VIN says it’s a ’60. Some glass will need to be replaced and a good cleaning is in order. Once this is all done, you might be able to avoid a restoration for the foreseeable future.
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Ok, I’m seriously interested to know the story behind the OSB plywood behind the LL front tire
Beautiful car. I dream of owning a nice classic. Disability due to renal failure put the reality to me that I can no longer work. So I just enjoy looking at them.. this one is a beautiful gem
“…and a good cleaning is in order.” Why can’t sellers do this before putting cars up for sale? What could a good cleaning be hiding?
Because their too LAZY!
Showing the car the way it was found and the patina adds value to the car.
” After the Corvette gained quad headlights in 1958, it was hard to tell them apart visually until the all-new Stingray arrived in 1963.”
58s had the spears on the trunk and the fake louvers on the hood. 59s had the pleats on the seats running the width of the cars. 58s, 60s, 61s and 62s have the pleats running the length of the car. 61s and 62s have the Stingray rear end. 62s have a trim piece at the bottom of the body, between the wheels.. So actually, they are easy to tell apart.
Power windows were an option item on the list in ’58. I think the iconic 9 tooth grille disappeared in ’61?
How can you see the pleats of the seats when you see the car only from the outside & driving down the road, I don.t think so. so in that instance you can.t tell what year it is between a ’59 & ’60 according to your own statement.
“How can you see the pleats of the seats when you see the car only from the outside & driving down the road, I don.t think so. so in that instance you can.t tell what year it is between a ’59 & ’60 according to your own statement.”
As I understand it, the only way to tell the difference between a 56 and 57 is in the rear view mirror. and the detail is a bit hard to see driving down the road.
But they’re pretty easy to tell apart at a show.
The 3rd picture which shows the dashboard steering wheel and on the right side you see the passenger seat with the pleats in the seats going with the length of the car.
The second pic shows the interior with the pleats on the passenger’s seat are vertical. This indicates the car is a 60. If the pleats were horizontal then it would be a 59.
Tom
I believe power windows became an option in 1956 and I KNOW they were an option in 1957, as I recently completed the installation of a new interior in one.
The 60 has a plastic ring around the in dash speaker. This one has the ring
’58,’59 had a course rough dash material. ’60 was smooth as was ’61,’62. In my younger days I had several of these solid axel Corvettes.
“’58,’59 had a course rough dash material. ’60 was smooth as was ’61,’62.”
Thanks, I never knew about that.
I talked to a man that has a 62. He told me that the spears on the 58 trunk were an option, but I believe he’s incorrect.
I have a 59 I restored that 60 is in great shape. I’d pay 100K for it if I did not have one
The 56 and early 57 had studs on convertible latches on deck lid. Latter had screws. The 59 had no red and blue bars on psgr side dash with Corvette in the middle. 60 had the bars. 56 and 57 also had different hard top receiver pin holes in the chrome by the door. 1 was a hole other was a slot.
1958 Corvette had the bars across the back trunk. Would like see more pictures of the 60 vette advertised. I had one in 1970, then sold for a 1972.
“I had one in 1970, then sold for a 1972.”
Curious what you sold it for in 70? My dad moved to OK in 75 and a dealer there offered him a new pickup for his 62. Since I was his only child, I always thought he’d leave it to me. But I ended up buying it for $10K. Reminds me of a Woody Allen line when he was a stand up comedian. He pulled out a pocket watch and said “My father, on his deathbed, SOLD me this watch”