Detail Info for: Chevrolet : Corvette CONVERTIBLE BOTH TOPS 1960 CONVERTIBLE, GARAGE FIND, ONE OF 140 BUILT, PRESERVATION VETTE, RUST FREE

Transaction Info

Sold On:
11/25/2013
Price:
$ 47100.00
Condition:
Mileage:
86000
Location:
Milford, Ohio, 45150
Seller Type:
Private Seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Submodel Body Type:
CONVERTIBLE BOTH TOPS Convertible
Engine:
283-4 CQ
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

1960 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE GARAGE FIND SAME OWNER SINCE 1962 WITH DOCUMENTS GREAT PRESERVATION CORVETTE ONLY 86,000 ACTUAL MILES WITH DOCS VERY EARLY CAR # 1226 VIN TAG IN THE DOOR JAMB 283-230HP MATCHING \"CQ\" CODE 3 SPEED MANUAL TRANS SEAT BELTS BOTH TOPS WORKING WONDER BAR RADIO W/ FM CONVERTER CLOCK OUTSIDE MIRROR FULL FLIPPER WHEEL COVERS VERY OLD FIRESTONE 500 BIAS PLY TIRES, GOOD TREAD BUT BUMPY ORIGINAL GLASS ALL AROUND ORIGINAL CASCADE GREEN FINISH ONE OF 140 BUILT IN THAT COLOR, COVE COLOR DELETE STILL HAS THE HAND WRITTEN \"GREEN\" BEHIND THE DIVIDER BOARD VERY NICE TO FIND THAT. REAL NICE BUMPERS, TRIM, MOLDINGS, AND EMBLEMS \"ORIGINAL\" ROCK SOLID FRAME AND MOUNTS STILL HAS THE REBOUND STRAPS IN PLACE CORRECT EXHAUST WITH THE FILLERS STILL IN THE BUMPER ENDS LIGHTS AND SIGNALS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. VERY GOOD MECHANICALLY, RUNS GOOD, SHIFTS GOOD. ONE OWNER SINCE 1962 ALWAYS GARAGED AND WELL CARED FOR, BUT NOT DRIVEN OFTEN. THIS VEHICLE HAD A TONNAU COVER MADE TO KEEP THE WEATHER OUT WHEN PARKED WITH THE HARD ROOF OFF, IT COMES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE BODY HAS STUDS AND BUTTONS IN PLACE FROM THAT ACCESSORY. BODY IS NICE, ALTHOUGH I SEE A OLD REPAIR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FENDER, IT HAPPENED IN THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF OWNERSHIP.WILL NOT SHOW IN PICS. I HAVE A FULL PAGE OF SERVICE AND REPAIR WORK DONE TO KEEP THE VETTE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. THE TOP MATERIAL IS ORIGINAL AND NOT GOOD, BUT THE FRAMES ARE EXCELLENT, IT'S BEEN DOWN A VERY LONG TIME, BUT MOVEMENTS WORK FINE.THE HEADLINER IN THE HARD TOP IS EXCELLENT. ALL NEW END TO END CORRECT BRAKE REBUILD. HERE IS THE CODES FROM THE ENGINE: CASTING ON BACK OF BLOCK # 3756519 HAND STAMP ON FRONT OF ENGINE # F929CQ FLINT BUILT SEPT 29 283-230HP 9.5 COMPRESSION MANUAL TRANS INTAKE MANIFOLD CASTING # 3746829 THERMOSTAT HOUSING LOOKS LIKE # 3111268 EXHAUST MANIFOLD LH 3749965 EXHAUST MANIFOLD RH 3750556 GENERATOR # 1102043 9K20 DISTRIBUTOR TAG # 1110946 9J23 3 SPEED TRANS # 30 3743368 129 MAIN CASE TAIL SHAFT # 0769 3737450 THE PRESERVATION CORVETTE MARKET SEEMS TO BE GAINING POPULARITY, I HAD A LOT OF FUN THIS SUMMER AT THE CRUISE NIGHTS WITH THE VETTE, MOST SO CALLED EXPERTS DID NOT KNOW THE COLOR WAS AVAILABLE, AND LIKED THE ORIGINALITY OF THE VETTE. IF YOUR A COLLECTOR THAT WANTS TO BUY ONE PERFECT, THIS IS NOT FOR YOU, IT COULD BE RESTORED EASILY IF DESIRED. I APPRECIATE IT MORE IN IT'S CURRENT CONDITION. ASK YOUR SELF HOW MANY ARE OUT THERE UNTOUCHED AFTER 51 YEARS, HOW MANY ARE ON THEIR 5TH PAINT JOB OR HAVE BEEN REBUILT SEVERAL TIMES. WE DID A COMPLETE SAFETY SERVICE, LOF, AND REMOVED THE GAS TANK AND CLEANED IT OUT. TANK WAS IN GREAT SHAPE, NOT ROT, JUST DIRTY FROM SITTING. ENGINE WORKS NICE, GOOD OIL PRESSURE ALL GAUGES WORK. INTERIOR IS ORIGINAL AND SHOWS IT, DASH PAD ALSO HAS SOME PEELING IN THE UPPER CORNERS. GOOD LUCK WITH THE AUCTION. IF YOU NEED HELP WITH TRANSPORT, I MAY BE ABLE O HELP. I MAKE REGULAR RUNS FROM CINCINNATI OHIO THROUGH WV, VA, NC, SC, KY, TN, GA, AND NORTHERN FL. I CAN ALSO ASSIST WITH WORLD WIDE SHIPPING IF NEEDED. MORE PICS AVAILABLE IF NEEDED GO TO MY WEB SITE WWWULTRAAUTOMOTIVECOM EXTREMELY RARE MATCHING NUMBERS CORVETTE THAT HAS NOT BEEN MESSED WITH. GREAT CAR FOR THE COLLECTOR, OR USE FOR A DRIVER. EMAIL ME WITH YOUR OFFERS OR QUESTIONS @ ULTRAMAN@FUSE.NET I DON'T WISH TO DISCUSS THE RESERVE. 513-248-4400 TITLE FREE AND CLEAR AND IN MY NAME.

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