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The stylish and sophisticated 1960 Buick LeSabre - just the type of car you want to take with you on a hunting expedition! |
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1960 Buick LeSabre
Buick toned down the wild fins from 1959 and gave the LeSabre a more rounder and softer look. The famous Buick Ventiports returned on each front fender along with LeSabre emblems. Plus the LeSabre comes equipped with many standard features including the all new Mirromagic instrument panel, turn signals, Air-flo aluminum brake drums, Glove compartment light, Trip - mileage indicator, crank-operated front window vents plus much more. But wait, don't forget about the dual horns and the full 15-inch wheels.
LeSabre Production Numbers
Model Number |
Body/Style Number |
Body Type & Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Total Production |
LeSabre Series |
4400 |
19 |
4 Dr Sedan - 6P |
$2,870 |
4,219 lbs |
54,033 |
4400 |
39 |
4 Dr Hardtop - 6P |
$2,991 |
4,269 lbs |
35,999 |
4400 |
11 |
2 Dr Sedan - 6P |
$2,756 |
4,139 lbs |
14,388 |
4400 |
37 |
2 Dr Hardtop - 6P |
$2,915 |
4,163 lbs |
26,521 |
4400 |
37 |
2 Dr Convertible Coupe - 6P |
$3,145 |
4,233 lbs |
13,588 |
4400 |
45 |
4 Dr Station Wagon - 8P |
$3,493 |
4,574 lbs |
2,222 |
4400 |
35 |
4 Dr Station Wagon - 8P |
$3,386 |
4,568 lbs |
5,331 |
Chassis Specifications
Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
LeSabre |
123 in |
217.9 in |
62.2 in |
60 in |
7.60 x 15 |
Transmission - Synchro-Mesh transmission standard on LeSabre, not available in other series. Turbine Drive transmission optional on LeSabre, standard on Invicta, and Electra 225. Turbine Drive transmission, torque converter type. Fully automatic, two turbines, variable-pitch stator and fixed-vane stator. Maximum torque ratio in Drive range at stall, 3.4 to 1. Total oil capacity (refill), 12 quarts.
Suspension - Ball-joint suspension, coil springs front and rear, true-balance stabilizer, track bar, hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear.
Rear Axle - Buick Torque-Tube, semi-floating rear axle with hypoid gears. Gear ratio: 3.58 to 1 with Synchro-Mesh trans- mission, 3.07 to 1 with Turbine Drive transmission, 3.23 to 1 with Turbine Drive and Power Pack.
Brakes - Hydraulic. Air-cooled, finned aluminum brake drums front; air-cooled, finned cast iron brake drums rear. Total lining area 218.03 square inches. Step-on parking brake. Power brakes standard on Electra and Electra 225, optional on Invicta and LeSabre.
Frame - Box-section side rails with "K" type crossmember.
Fuel System - Built-in carburetor de-icer, automatjc choke and idling control standard on all models. Two-stage filtering system includes filter in fuel tank plus extra fine filter at the carburetor. New polyurethane air cleaner element provides far more efficient cleaning. 20-gallon fuel tank.
Exhaust System - Single muffler for both banks of cylinders is mounted crosswise to the frame. Heavy zinc and aluminum coatings of muffler parts promote long life. Dual exhaust standard on Electra 225.
Cooling System - Pressure system. Capacity: with he; quarts; without heater 17 quarts.
Steering-Manual steering: standard recirculating ball-nut type. Ratio 29.3 to 1. Easy Power Steering is standard on Electra 225, optional on LeSabre and Invicta.
Electrical System - 12 volt. Delco-Remy system.
Wheels and Tires - Full 15-inch wheels. 7.60 x 15 Tyrex cord tires standard on LeSabre and Invicta; 8.00 x 15 tires standard on Electra 225. Whitewall tires optional.
Some of the other rare and neat options for the 60' Buick consisted of:
Mirromagic instrument panel
Direction signals
Air-flo aluminum brake drums
Full-flow oil filter
Electric windshield wipers
Automatic glove compartment light
Trip- mileage indicator
Cigarette lighter
Dual sliding sunshades
Step-on parking brake
Magic-Mirror finish
Crank-operated front window vents
Safety PLATE glass in every window (except rear)
Dual horns
Built-in carburetor de-icer
Single- key locking system
Full 15-inch wheels
Instrument panel safety pad