Fully Original 1960 Chevy Corvette: Extremely Rare Survivor Classic Car – C1-1960

Fully Original 1960 Chevy Corvette: Extremely Rare Survivor Classic Car

6-S Assembled in St. Louis, MO - 4 & 5- 67 convertible Ser # 00867S103764 - Roman Red / White # 779 With Red Interior - 270 horsepower Corvette with aluminum clutch housing and two four-barrel carbs, aluminum radiator - four-speed manual transmission - Heater - AM Radio, Signal Seeking - Temp. Controlled Radiator Fan - Wheels, 15x5.5 - Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 - Two-Tone Paint Combination - 283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carbs.) - Positraction Rear Axle 4.11:1 - Heavy Duty Brakes and Susp. Plus all of the applicable specifications listed below

Survivor, Fully Original 1960 Chevy Corvette Facts

The 1960 Chevy Corvette was very similar to the 1959 model. Aluminum radiators were installed on 270 horsepower and 290 horsepower Corvettes. The aluminum head engines that were advertised as code "DH" were too hard to manufacture and did not make it into the main production run. All engines except the base included cast alloy valve covers with 7 fins. The base engine included plain painted steel valve covers with the Chevrolet script. The front sway bar had an increase in diameter and a new rear sway bar was added to improve the handling of the car. Also a new aluminum clutch housing reduced the weight of the car by 18 pounds. All 1960 Corvettes with fuel injection required a manual transmission, earlier models allowed an automatic with the lower horsepower fuel injected engines. Fifteen of the 1960 production run were non-standard colors or primer. The passenger grab bar and storage bin from the previous year are still included.

This car is an original survivor classic Chevrolet Corvette, two person owner both previous owners have passed and car was sold from the estates. This car is in perfect driving condition and has a new 350 crate engine along with new radiator etc. that has been installed for long range driving reasons. Original engine with its dual Holley four barrels are in perfect running condition and was removed when car was at 79,000.00 original miles. New engine has approximately 6000 miles. All running mechanisms have been replaced with original parts. Chucks speed shop in Phoenix, Arizona has recently tuned and installed new holly carburetor and solid state ignition for a modern perfect running car while maintaining it originality and sports car speed. Tires are new high speed rated Michelins.

1960 Production Options and Build Statistics

Total 1960 Corvettes Built - 10,261 - All Convertibles

Serial Numbers: 00867S100001 through 00867S110261

The serial number (Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN) is located on a stainless steel plate welded to the top of the steering column mast under the hood.

Position	Character	Description
1	0	1960
2 & 3	08	body series: Corvette
4 & 5	67	convertible
6	S	Assembled in St. Louis, MO
7 to 12	100001 to 110261	production sequence

Engine Serial Number
1 to 7	0001001	sequential production number
8	F or T	Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
9 to 10	Carburetion & transmission	CQ = 283-cid 230-hp V-8 with 9.5:1 compression ratio, three-speed manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetorCR = 283-cid 275-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, three-speed manual transmission with fuel injection CS = 283-cid 315-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, three-speed manual transmission, high lift camshaft, and fuel injection CT = 283-cid 245-hp V-8 with 9.5:1 compression ratio, three-speed manual transmission and dual four-barrel carburetors CU = 283-cid 270-hp V-8 with 9.5:1 compression ratio, three-speed manual transmission, high-lift camshaft and dual four-barrel carburetors DG = 283-cid 230-hp V-8 with 9.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and a four-barrel carburetor DJ = 283-cid 245-hp V-8 with 9.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and dual four-barrel carburetors

The body style number plate is located on the engine side of the cowl. Fisher Body Style Number 60-0867 identifies a Corvette. The body number is the serial number of the body.

RPO	Description	Price	Production
867	Base Convertible	$3,872.00	10,261
101	Heater	$102.25	9,809
102	AM Radio, Signal Seeking	$137.75	8,166
107	Parking Brake Alarm	$5.40	4,051
108	Courtesy Lights	$6.50	6,774
109	Windshield Washers	$16.15	7,205
121	Temp. Controlled Radiator Fan	$21.55	2,711
261	Sunshades	$10.80	5,276
276	Wheels, 15x5.5	$0.00	246
290	Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15	$31.55	9,104
313	Powerglide Automatic Transmission	$199.10	1,766
419	Auxiliary Hardtop	$236.75	5,147
426	Power Windows	$59.20	544
440	Two-Tone Paint Combination	$16.15	3,309
469	283ci, 245hp Engine (2x4 carbs.)	$150.65	1,211
469C	283ci, 270hp Engine (2x4 carbs.)	$182.95	2,364
473	Power Operated Folding Top	$139.90	512
579	283ci, 250hp Engine (fuel inj.)	$484.20	100
579D	283ci, 290hp Engine (fuel inj.)	$484.20	759
675	Positraction Rear Axle (3.70:1)	$48.45	1,548
675	Positraction Rear Axle 4.11:1	$48.45	3,226
675	Positraction Rear Axle 4.56:1	$48.45	457
685	4-Speed Manual Transmission.	$188.30	5,328
686	Metallic Brakes	$26.90	920
687	Heavy Duty Brakes and Susp.	$333.60	119
1408	Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15	$15.75	N/A
1625A	24 Gallon Fuel Tank	$161.40	N/A

Color Options for Fully Original 1960 Chevy Corvette

RPO	Exterior	Ditzler #	Dupont #	RM #	Interior	Soft Top	Production
517A	Cascade Green	N/A	N/A	N/A	Black	White/Blue/ Black	140
510A	Ermine White	825	4024	1199	Blue/Black/ Red/Turq.	Blue/Black/ White	3,717
502A	Horizon Blue	N/A	N/A	N/A	Blue/Black/ Red	White/Blue/ Black	766
506A	Roman Red	70961	2931	1138	Black/Red	White/Black	1,529
509A	Sateen Silver	DDL-31905	Lucite Acrylic Lacquer #4023-L Duco Nitrocellulose Lacquer #93988	Acrylic Lacquer #A-1203 Nitrocellulose Lacquer #1203	Blue/Black/Red/Turq.	White/Black/ Blue	989
504A	Tasco Turquoise	N/A	N/A	N/A	Black/Turquoise	White/Black/Blue	635
N/A	Tuxedo Black	DDL-9300	Lucite Acrylic Lacquer #88-L Duco Nitrocellulose Lacquer #44	Acrylic Lacquer #A-496 Nitrocellulose Lacquer #400	Red/Black/Blue	White/Black	1,268

Two-Tone Paint Production (RPO 440)

Color	Production
Roman Red / White	779
Honduras Maroon / White	572
Ermine White / Silver	488
Tasco Turquoise / White	383
Tuxedo Black / Silver	368
Horizon Blue / White	359
Cascade Green / White	65

Interior Colors

Color	Production
Black	3,231
Blue	1,032
Red	4,920
Turquoise	1,078

1960 Corvette Specifications

Mechanical Dimensions

Wheelbase	102 in.
Track Front/Rear	57 in. / 59 in.
Length	177.2 in.
Width	72.8 in.
Height	51.6 in.
Frontal Area	N/A
Ground Clearance	N/A
Curb Weight	2,985 lbs.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.
Coolant Capacity	N/A

Interior Dimensions

Headroom	34.7 in.
Hip Room	21.5 in. per bucket 59.6 in. total
Leg Room	46.5 in.
Shoulder Room	49.4 in.

All Original 1960 Chevy Corvette Engine Specifications

Feature	Base Engine	RPO 469	RPO 469C	RPO 579	RPO 579D
Type	V-8, Overhead valve
Block	Cast iron
Displacement	283 cid
Bore & Stroke	3.87 x 3.00
Compression ratio	9.50:1				10.5:1
Brake horsepower	230 @ 4800 rpm	245	270	275	315
Main bearing	Five
Valve lifters	Hydraulic				Solid
Carburetor	Carter four-barrel Type WCFB Model 3779178	Two four-barrel carbs	Two four-barrel carbs	Rochester fuel injection	Rochester fuel injection

Photo of the first owner with his famous cousin, Donna Douglas (born Doris Ione Smith) who starred as Elly May Clampett in CBS's The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-1971) and much more including the hit show Route 66. Douglas was named "Miss Baton Rouge" and "Miss New Orleans" in 1957.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upon the first owners passing his wife stored this car on blocks and many blankets in the family barn for over 10 yrs until it was sold to second owner. The time line dictates that the first owner and family had it in its possession for over 40 yrs.

Supporting Documents

This Fully Original 1960 Chevy Corvette Has Been Awarded Many Trophies As Shown On This Shelf

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More Info About This Classic, Survivor, Fully Original 1960 Chevy Corvette

The second owner loved this car and decided to drive it. So, one of the first things he did was purchase a Chevy 350 crate engine and have it installed along with many era correct new parts such as a larger aluminum radiator. This car also has new tires, brakes, shocks, and much more and has been gone through to be sure it is a street ready and is an long distance any weather car.

The second owner took meticulous care to preserve the running in good condition original matching number engine along with its dule quad holly factory carburetors.

Since we purchased this American icon we have also completed a 101 point inspection and rejuvenation in all areas and had car professionally gone over entirely and add improvements as was needed to make this one of the most rare C1-Corvettes in the world that is in original condition including the factory paint.