Dual Quad Project: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
With sales numbers for the C1 on the rise, Chevrolet took the don’t fix it if it’s not broken approach for the 1960 Corvette, as there weren’t many changes made from the previous year. For the first time, America’s sports car found more than 10,000 homes for the ‘60 model alone, with a host of excellent engine options for buyers to choose from. This 1960 Chevrolet Corvette left St. Louis with a dual-quad-equipped 283, so if you’ve been looking for a fun project, this one scores high in the number of born with barrels under the hood. The ‘Vette is down south in Walker, Louisiana, and can be spotted here on eBay, where 17 bids have already taken the price to $25,600.
From a coolness standpoint, a fuelie 1960 Corvette might capture the most audience at your local car show, but having a second carb on top of your 283 isn’t anything to be taken lightly either. The base 283 with a single 4-barrel wasn’t exactly a slouch, weighing in at 230 horsepower for starters. However, adding a second unit bumped that number up to 235 or as high as 270, depending on whether the customer opted for Code 469A or 469C. Unfortunately, the seller doesn’t go into much detail regarding what exactly is currently residing in the bay, only telling us it’s a dual-quad 283 with no carbs. There are also quite a few other engine pieces missing, and it looks like years or maybe decades have passed since any coolant has been flowing, so it’ll probably require a thorough going-through.
Originally said to be black outside, we don’t get any information about at what point that color disappeared. However, the panels appear to still have a reasonably good fit, and with some massaging it shouldn’t be too long before this one’s ready for a respray. The seller also mentions that his Corette is a factory hardtop-only example, with that particular component remaining black and appearing in good shape. More good news comes from down below, as a trio of photos from the underside are provided, all of which seem to show a nicely preserved platform.
We only get to view a couple of shots directly from the interior, with neither showing the dash, but the seller does say that the gauge cluster and radio are still present. The seats are still there too, though they’ll need some attention as will the door panels. While there’s plenty of work to be done here, this 1960 Corvette seems to be structurally in good condition, and overall at a decent starting point for the future owner to begin his restoration. All things considered, what’s a fair price to pay for the C1 we’re seeing here?
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Comments
I’m sure that the engine, if it’s not stuck, would run excessively lean without its carburetors. Seriously though, this car would make an excellent project if the price doesn’t get out of hand, and even in its dilapidated state still looks good.
Boy what a bad color and paint job!
It seems, this seller sold off the dual quad set up on eBay. I read a few of his reviews, and one of the comments mentioned its sale, including that they came from a 58 to 60 corvette. It just seems pretty shady to me.
So, for me, I wouldn’t touch this without a full, in person inspection. And knowing what I was falling getting into.
My bad. It reads that there was no sale of the carbs. But, it remains that that they were up for sale, which to me means, they aren’t missing. They were either sold in a different auction, or, he is keeping them to sell them on eBay.
I can stand by my, ” seems shady to me” statement, since it really does seem shady to me.
The body alignments are horrible an no way will you get it line up. Would touch this with a 10 foot pole..
Looks to me like it was discarded outside in the elements for a long time till someone realized that “ Hey this thing might be worth some money “ so they did a quick and very poor clean up job on it to take a few pictures . Looks like it was painted by someone that has never even painted a bathroom before much less a car . Geezus they didn’t even clean up the engine bay . Buyer beware if your thinking of owning this one . Spend a little cash for a weekend flight and go see it . It’ll break your heart . If you don’t go see it , It’ll break your bank acct .
Spray can paint? I guess he figured since he went with that ugly grey it didn’t matterl
Plenty of people with “stupid” money!
Brush paint job, read comments. Seller a bit tainted. Money pit. Price is already out of line I have owned 3 of these and they will cost and Break your wallet ( Heart too ) Still love em…