Chevrolet C1 (1960)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 139 photos
• Video including engine running
• A Classic Data appraisal from 2015 is available, grade 2+ (market value 11 years ago was already €80,000; today, Classic Data appraises the C1 at grade 2+ at approx. €100,000)
• Extremely rare original condition with original paint, second-hand!
• The last service was performed in 2025
• Original mileage of 84,990 miles

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1960
• Engine: 4.6-liter V8 engine (283 cubic inches) with 230 hp (169 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Blue / White
• Interior: Blue vinyl
• TÜV valid until 2027, H-license plate

Condition

Exterior

• The Corvette features a classic blue-and-white color combination
• This is the original paint!
• The paint and body are in exceptionally well-maintained condition with only slight patina
• There are no known defects on the body
• The soft top has been replaced
• The tires have very good tread

Interior

• The Corvette features a blue vinyl interior
• The interior is in very good condition with only minimal signs of age
• No known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and road-ready
• The 4.6-liter V8 engine with 230 hp provides the Corvette C1 with the power it deserves and runs flawlessly
• The automatic transmission also shifts flawlessly
• As part of the work performed to date, the soft top, radiator, brakes, and lighting system, among other components, have been replaced or repaired
• There are no known technical defects
• The last maintenance was performed in 2025

History

Ownership history

• 2015 to present: Current owner
• 1960 to 2015: First owner
• First delivery in the U.S.

Service History

• Inspection work performed
• Convertible top replaced
• Brakes and lighting system overhauled
• 2025: Last service

Documents

• Classic-Data brief evaluation from 09/2015 with a grade of 2+ (Images 115–116)
• German vehicle documents (Images 117–118)
• TÜV documents (Images 119–132)

Summary

For sale is a 1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 convertible in a classic blue-and-white color combination with a blue vinyl interior. The vehicle was originally delivered in the USA, has an original mileage of 84,990 miles, and is in exceptional original condition. The bodywork retains its original paint, and both its visual and technical condition are very good. Power comes from a 4.6-liter V8 engine with 230 hp, paired with an automatic transmission. The Corvette is registered, has an H-license plate, and is TÜV-certified until 2027. A Classic Data brief appraisal from 2015 is available and certifies the vehicle’s condition as 2+. An exceptional Corvette, perfect for lovers of American roadsters.