Vehicle Description
1960 Chevrolet Corvette – Time Capsule Restoration
Featuring a factory hardtop, Wonderbar radio, and 4-speed manual transmission, this C1 Corvette now runs a dealer replacement 327ci V8 installed in 1967. The previous owner carefully preserved the car by draining all fluids and storing it on jack stands for three decades, creating a time capsule that has been thoughtfully recommissioned for modern driving enjoyment.
Engine & Performance
- Dealer replacement 327ci V8 installed new in 1967
- 4-speed manual transmission for engaging driving
- Finned alloy valve covers from optional Corvette engines
- Recently rebuilt carburetor and new fuel system components
- New water pump, belts, and cleaned radiator
- Overhauled exhaust system with new pipes
Exterior & Body
- Honduras Maroon paint from 1982 restoration
- Very straight body with excellent panel gaps
- No evidence of accident repair
- Factory hardtop in excellent condition
- Four new whitewall tires with original wheel covers
- Larger front anti-roll bar and rear sway bar (1960 upgrade)
Interior & Features
- Well-preserved interior from long-term storage
- Classic dashboard with 160-mph speedometer and central tach
- Large steering wheel with distinctive drilled spokes
- Functional Wonderbar AM radio
- Recently redone heater system working well
- Odometer shows 5,780 miles (actual mileage unknown)
Comprehensively recommissioned after long-term storage with sorted electrical system, rebuilt brakes, and refreshed cooling and fuel systems. The car was professionally stored for 30 years with all fluids drained and elevated on jack stands, preserving its excellent condition. Currently road-worthy and ready for shows and rallies, this honest C1 represents one of the best-selling Corvette years that first broke the 10,000-unit sales barrier.
30-Year Storage | 327ci V8 | Factory Hardtop