1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1960

Listed price

$189,900

Location

Traverse City, Michigan

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

2,623 miles

The Chevrolet Corvette, America's sports car, entered its second generation of production in 1960, building on the groundbreaking design established in 1956. This era saw the Corvette solidify its identity, moving beyond its initial six-cylinder roots to embrace V8 power and a more refined, yet still undeniably sporty, aesthetic. The '60 Corvette, with its iconic quad headlights, chrome "teeth" grille, and contrasting coves, represented a high point in early Corvette design, blending classic Americana with burgeoning performance aspirations. While production numbers for 1960 were modest by later standards, at just over 10,000 units, each one contributed to cementing the Corvette's legend as a true American icon. This particular 1960 Corvette, however, transcends its original vintage to become a meticulously crafted restomod, a multi-year build executed with an open checkbook. Beneath its classic lines lies a thoroughly modern performance machine, starting with a custom SRIII tube chassis, powder-coated for durability, and integrating C5/C6 front and rear independent suspension. Power comes from a potent 430 HP LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine, paired with a TKO 5-speed manual transmission, delivering a driving experience far beyond its sixty-year-old origins. The smoothed custom firewall and fender wells, along with a custom white exterior and tungsten coves that match the wheel accents, highlight the incredible attention to detail in this build, which also features a TruTrac 9-inch differential with 3.50 gears. This is an opportunity to acquire a legendary design reimagined with contemporary performance and bespoke craftsmanship.