1960 Chevrolet Corvette Tuxedo Black

This rare, fuel-injected, four-speed, Positraction-equipped 1960 Chevrolet Corvette was “body-off restored from 2010 to 2021 to factory specifications, with every surface refinished to National Corvette storers ety judging standards,” the seller states. “Every functioning component on the car was professionally rebuilt to exacting standards,” as well.

sed on his research, “The car is one of 759 high horsepower cars out of 10,261 produced in the 1960 model year.” He adds, “It’s one of only 41 1960 Corvettes that have achieved a NCRS Zora tov of lence Award since the inception of the National Corvette storers ety in 1975. In 2021, it earned a Pass-Fail Performance Verification Award, a score of 99% at the NCRS gional Judging event, and a score of 99.6% at the NCRS National ion.” 

• The seller provided a photo of the engine block stamping pad.
• On it, is a partial VIN that matches the body VIN.
• ne suffix code “CS” denotes the 290-horsepower, fuel-injected 283-cu.in. OHV V8.
• He notes that the engine and its ancillary items were rebuilt.
• He reports the block was over-bored and line bored.
• The mechanical fuel injection unit was overhauled.
• “ nd-fabricated fuel injection nozzles and spider were installed.”
• The correct tov solid-lifter camshaft is in the engine.
• And the “original correct trap door oil pan” was retained.
• The valvetrain was upgraded with roller-tip rockers.
• The RPO 121 rature Controlled Radiator Fan is present.
• So too is the correct aluminum radiator for the 290-hp engine.
• The dual-window distributor is also in place.
• et, it was “converted to a single-wire electronic ignition system.”
• A correct-appearing Delco AGM battery was sourced.
• The exhaust manifolds were ceramic coated.
• A baffled gas tank is present.
• The rebuilt g rner T10 four-speed transmission shifts well.
• Its shifter was also refurbished.
• At the far end of the reconditioned driveshaft is a Positraction rear end with 4.11:1 gears.
• It was also rebuilt during the restoration.
• The body was refinished in edo Black.
• All of the exterior brightwork was restored or replaced, as needed.
• The seller attempted to retain original pieces whenever possible.
• A new Al Knoch convertible soft top was installed and the frame professionally rebuilt.
• ide, new carpet, dash, door panels and seats from Al Knoch were installed.
• “The seats and seat track mechanisms were restored.”
• The gauges, Wonderbar radio, horn, heater, and clock were rebuilt.
• So too, was the steering column.
• The wiper motor was restored.
• ng the restoration the complete suspension system was rebuilt.
• The four-wheel drum braking system was also restored.
• The 6.70-15 reproduction whitewall tires are “about 10 years old.”
• They are mounted on steel wheels with spinner wheel covers.

• An RPO 419 xiliary top comes with the car.
• An original restored jack, handle, and lug wrench are provided.

• This vehicle has “no needs,” per the seller.

• The seller has owned this Corvette since 1982.
• It was restored to NCRS judging standards from 2010 to 2021.
• The Fuelie 283 V8 feeds a T10 four-speed and a Positraction rear end.
• “A siphon breaker kit (skinner valve) was installed,” he says.
• “It prevents fuel from leaking into the cylinders during shut down.”

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean New ico title in the name of his family trust. This 1960 Chevrolet Corvette received a “Meticulous restoration, right down to the correct bolthead markings,” he says. It has the supporting NCRS awards to prove it was done well.