The horsepower race hit its stride in 1957 with the launch of the 283-cubic inch, 283 horsepower, fuel-injected Chevrolet Corvette. But the Rochester system was finicky, and many sportsmen preferred dual-carburetors, which offered 270 horsepower and cost $300 less. By 1960, the Corvette had come a long way from 1953’s wheezy six-banger with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission and side-curtains.

Thanks to Zora Arkus-Duntov, the Corvette had a sense of purpose, and the 1960 model had sway bars and an aluminum clutch. Five engines were available, ranging from 230–315 horsepower, two models had dual carburetors with 245–270 horsepower, and two fuel-injected motors offered 250 and 290 horsepower. The fastest fuel-injected cars could do 0–60 mph in 5.7 seconds, 0–100 in 16.7 seconds, and top out at 132-mph, but the 270 horsepower carbureted cars were close behind.

The car on offer is richly finished in Tuxedo Black with Sateen Silver coves and black interior that only enhances the fact that this is one of only 759 examples of the 1960 Corvette that was originally sold with the desirable fuel injection option. The engine is a 283-cid, 290-hp V-8, and it is coupled to the optional four-speed manual transmission. The drivetrain is reported to be correct throughout and, additionally, you will find the Corvette has the optional removable hardtop, full-size factory wheel covers with spinners, optional whitewall tires and radio. This car is reported to be outstanding in all manners.