1960 Chevrolet Corvette
- Engine
- 283 cu. in. (4.6L) V8 with dual four-barrel carburettors, 270 bhp
- Colour
- Horizon Blue with white coves
A 1960 first-generation Chevrolet Corvette finished in Horizon Blue with white coves and a turquoise interior, powered by its original matching-numbers 283 cu. in. V-8 producing 270 bhp via dual four-barrel carburettors, paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. The car earned a Top Flight Award from the National Corvette Restorers Society in 2009, recognising a high standard of authenticity and condition. Previously kept in Spain, it was imported to France in 2014. Top Flight-certified Corvettes are uncommon in Europe.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €331,250 (≈ $364K)
- → 2014European owner based in Spainpartial documentation
Kept the car at his Spanish residence and had an electronic ignition fitted to enhance reliability and everyday usability.
- 2014 →Private saleConsignorpartial documentation
Imported the car to France after purchase and registered it for road use there.
Competition
- 2009-05-01National Corvette Restorers SocietyNCRS Top Flight judgingTop Flight Award
Achieved the required minimum score of 94% out of 4,500 available points across finish quality and operational condition assessments.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Modification
An electronic ignition system was installed to replace the original ignition, improving reliability and day-to-day driveability.
Work carried out while the car was in Spain under the previous European owner; exact date unrecorded.
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