Different cars will motivate people to bid online for many and varied reasons. However, when a 1960 Corvette pops up, it runs and drives well, it is rust-free, and it is being offered with No Reserve, you can guarantee that it will attract plenty of attention. That is precisely the story behind this car, which is listed for sale here on eBay. This is a tidy and solid example that can be driven and enjoyed immediately, or the next owner could potentially choose to ramp things up by undertaking a light cosmetic restoration. It is located in Woodstock, Connecticut, and while it is being offered with No Reserve, it has certainly attracted its fair share of bidding. This has seen 15 people submit a total of 53 bids, pushing the price along to $42,600.

The Corvette cuts a dashing figure finished in Roman Red with Ermine White alcoves. The vehicle did receive a repaint many years ago, and that paint is beginning to show its age. It looks reasonable from a distance but is showing some obvious signs of cracking and peeling. This is not an uncommon occurrence with lacquer, and the downside of this for anyone undertaking a restoration is that the best way to ensure that this doesn’t reoccur following restoration is to actually strip off all of the old lacquer. I know that it’s a pain and a lot of work, but if the new owner does it now, they will be thanking themselves 10-years down the track. The best news probably hides below the surface with the owner stating that the frame is rust-free, with no signs of any prior accident damage or repairs. The White soft-top is presentable enough for a daily driver, but I did spot at least one hole, and it is starting to look a bit loose-fitting. This is something that might require replacement as part of any restoration. The car does also come with a pretty respectable looking hardtop, and that is finished in Ermine White. The exterior trim and chrome all look quite presentable, while the glass seems to be free of any significant defects

It was never a bad thing that the original 6-cylinder engine that heralded the introduction of the Corvette only a few short years earlier was now but a distant memory. By 1960, buyers could have any type of V8 that they wanted in their new Corvette…as long as it came with 283 cubic inches. There were five different versions of this engine awaiting eager customers, and this car features the 230hp version. This is mated to a 4-speed manual transmission, which sends the power to a Posi rear end. It isn’t clear whether this is a numbers-matching car, but it is a “turn-key” proposition. It has been in the possession of its current owner for more than 36-years, and he says that the Corvette runs and drives really well. I’m not sure about how you feel, but I tend to experience a glimmer of reassurance when I come across a classic like this that has been the subject of long-term ownership. It might not be totally true in 100% of cases, but people who have owned cars like this for long periods have tended to treat them with a level of respect and sympathy. That does appear to be the impression conveyed by this car.

From a condition perspective, the highlight of the Corvette has to be the state of the interior. I will admit that the center of the dash looks a bit lumpy and has a crack, and the metal “Corvette” dash insert on the passenger side has a few marks, but the seats, door trims, and the carpet all look very nice. One jarring note is made by the radio/cassette player that has been installed at some point. I’m trying to think of a diplomatic way to describe it, and the best that I can come up with is that it just looks ugly. That is one addition that I would be “losing” ASAP. Having said that, the interior is very presentable and bringing it close to perfect would not be an expensive proposition. A dash pad can be found for under $450, while the dash insert represents the investment of another $280. Replace those pieces and ditch the cassette player, and the interior would present extremely well.

What a car. I can personally see just why it has attracted so much interest. The lure of some top-down cruising in the upcoming warmer months behind the wheel of a truly iconic car would have a very strong attraction. Of course, if the next owner does want to make this classic even more special than it already is, they could choose to spend a summer cruising, and then undertake a cosmetic restoration during the winter months. That way, the Corvette would be set to emerge from its cocoon-like a beautiful butterfly the following summer. A tempting thought, or what?