1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 – 283 V8, Powerglide Automatic & Timeless White Finish
Highlights
1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1
Correct-type 283ci Chevrolet V8
Engine is not represented as numbers-matching
Powerglide automatic transmission
Classic white exterior with contrasting silver coves
Black bucket-seat interior
Black convertible soft top
Factory-style instrumentation with tachometer
Floor-mounted automatic shifter
Wonder Bar AM radio
In-dash clock
Heater and defroster controls
Wide whitewall tires
Factory-style chrome wheel covers
Dual rear exhaust outlets
Iconic quad-headlight styling
Odometer displays 47,112 miles
Few automobiles represent postwar American design as instantly as the first-generation Chevrolet Corvette, and this 1960 Corvette captures the character that made the C1 a lasting automotive icon. Finished in classic white with contrasting silver side coves, this Corvette presents the dramatic proportions, sweeping body lines and bright chrome details associated with one of Chevrolet's most recognizable designs.
Power comes from a correct-type 283ci Chevrolet small-block V8. The engine is appropriate for the year and model but is not represented as the original numbers-matching engine. It is topped with a chrome air cleaner and fitted with finned Corvette-script valve covers, while the traditional Chevrolet Orange engine finish provides the proper period appearance.
The V8 is paired with a Powerglide automatic transmission operated through the floor-mounted selector positioned between the seats. This combination gives the car an easy-driving personality well suited for weekend cruising, local shows and relaxed touring.
The exterior retains the signature details that define the 1960 Corvette, including quad headlights, a chrome-toothed grille, wraparound bumpers, front-fender coves, rear fender-mounted taillights and dual exhaust outlets integrated into the rear bumper area. The white finish is complemented by polished trim, Corvette crossed-flags emblems and silver coves that emphasize the car's sculpted profile.
Factory-style chrome wheel covers and wide whitewall tires complete the period presentation. The tires are marked 6.70R15, maintaining the tall sidewall and narrow profile expected on an early Corvette.
Inside, the cockpit is finished in black with individual bucket seats, a floor console and seat belts. The sweeping instrument cluster includes a 160-mph speedometer, centrally mounted tachometer and auxiliary gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, battery condition and oil pressure. The odometer currently displays 47,112 miles, though actual mileage is not being represented without supporting documentation.
Additional interior equipment includes a Wonder Bar AM radio, in-dash clock, heater and defroster controls, a Corvette-branded steering wheel and the distinctive passenger-side dash treatment found in the C1. A black convertible soft top is also included, providing weather protection while preserving the open-air character that makes these early Corvettes so enjoyable.
Photographs of the underside show the Corvette's traditional separate-frame construction, independent front suspension, rear leaf-spring arrangement and dual exhaust system. The engine compartment, interior, exterior and chassis retain a largely period-correct presentation rather than the appearance of a heavily modernized restomod.
With its classic color combination, correct-type 283 V8, Powerglide automatic transmission and unmistakable first-generation styling, this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette offers an appealing opportunity to own one of America's most celebrated sports cars. It is equally suited for casual cruising, Corvette club events or display within a collection of significant American automobiles.
- Fuel
- Body TypesConvertible
- Exterior ColourWhite
- Number of doors2
- Interior ColourBlack
- VIN Code00867S102090
