1960 Chevrolet Corvette

283

0867S103765

1960 Corvette 283 cu. in. 230 hp. Borg Warner 4 spd. with correct linkage and two tops. This car has been owned by the same lady for the past 49 years. It under went a frame off restoration in the late 90's. The 283 engine was rebuilt, though not the original, it is a 519 casting dated Dec. 1959. It also received a new clutch, new gas tank and stainless steel exhaust system. The complete chassis was restored using new or rebuilt parts. A set of 5 BF Goodrich bias ply 670/15 tires on original wheels were installed. The interior is completely new including seat skins, carpets, door panels, window seals and dash pad. The hard top received new side windows, headliner and rubber seals. The white convertible top was replaced and the frame rebuilt but has since received a tear caused by being pinched in the top frame. The Wonderbar radio does not work. All of the original gauges work properly, the tach is a little bouncy. The engine now has a new Edelbrock 500 cfm carburetor but the WCFB carb goes with the car. The car has only been driven about 690 miles in the past 15 years. The Edelbrock was more forgiving over long periods of non use. The Roman Red lacquer paint, also 15 plus years old, shines beautifully but has a few chips and shows some paint crazing and shrinkage. All chrome was re-plated. This car shows very well and could be driven with pride for many more years as is. It runs, drives and shifts great and is extremely tight and rattle free. On Nov-01-13 at 07:46:10 PDT, seller added the following information: I listed the radio as a Wonderbar, it is a standard AM radio.