1960 CHEVROLET CORVAIR Information Specifications Resources Pictures

The compact Corvair offered as a 2-door coupe or 4-door sedan

1960 Chevrolet Corvair

Chevy fights the import car market and introduces the compact Corvair in 1960. The new Corvair met the compact car demands with European engineering and a Volkswagon-like air-cooled unit with horizontally opposed cylinders mounted at the rear, only with six cylinders instead of four. The 1960 Corvair was offered in Coupe and 4-door Sedan body styles in plain 500 and more sportier 700 trim and in a 900 Monza. All models rode on a 108-inch wheelbase and measured 180 inches long, also setting it off from its competitors was the independant rear suspension.

1960 Chevrolet Corvair Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Corvair Series 500 - Six-Cyl
500	69	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,038	2,305 lbs	47,683
500	27	2 dr Club Coupe - 6P	$1,984	2,270 lbs	14,628
Corvair Deluxe Series 700 - Six-Cyl
700	69	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,103	2,315 lbs	139,208
700	27	2 dr Club Coupe - 6P	$2,049	2,290 lbs	36,562
Corvair Monza Series 900 - Six-Cyl
900	27	2 dr Club Coupe - 5P	$2,238	2,280 lbs	11,926

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Height	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Corvair	108 in	180 in	66.9 in	51.3 in	54 in	54 in	6.50 x 13

VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.

First Symbol - Year

0 = 1960

Second & Third Symbol - Series
01 = Chevy II (4-cyl)	14 = Impala SS (V-8)
02 = Chevy II	15 = Bel Air 1500 Series (6-cyl)
04 = Chevy II Nova	16 = Bel Air 1600 Series (V-8)
05 = Corvair 500 Series (6-cyl)	17 = Impala 1700 Series (6-cyl)
06 = Corvair 600 Monza Spyder (6-cyl)	18 = Impala 1800 Series (V-8)
07 = Corvair Deluxe 700 Series (6-cyl)	53 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (6-cyl)
08 = Corvette	54 = Chevelle & Std. El Camino (V-8)
09 = Corvair Monza/Spyder 900 Series (6-cyl)	55 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (6-cyl)
11 = Biscayne 1100 Series (6-cyl)	56 = Chevelle Malibu & Custom El Camino (V-8)
12 = Biscayne 1200 Series (V-8)	57 = Chevelle Malibu SS (6-cyl)
13 = Impala SS (6-cyl)	58 = Chevelle Malibu SS (V-8)

Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style
11 = 2dr Sedan	41 = 2dr Sedan
15 = 2 dr Station Wagon (6P)	45 = 4dr Station Wagon (9P)
19 = 4dr Sedan	47 = 2dr Sport Coupe
27 = 2dr Sedan	49 = 4dr Sedan
35 = 4dr Station Wagon (6P)	67 = 2dr Convertible
37 = 2dr Hardtop or Sport Coupe	69 = 4dr Sedan
39 = 4dr Hardtop or Sport Sedan	70 = Sedan Delivery

Sixth Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia	(L) Los Angeles, California
(B) Baltimore, Maryland	(N) Norwood, Ohio
(F) Flint, Michigan	(O) Oakland, California
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts	(S) St. Louis, Missouri
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin	(T) Tarrytown, New York
(K) Kansas City, Missouri	(W) Willow Run, Michigan

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

Started at 100001

Engine Codes

Location Of Engine Code:6-Cyl - stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. V-8 - stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
A	6-235	135	217	3-Speed Manual	1 BC
AE	6-235	135	217	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
AF	6-235	135	217	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
AG	6-235	135	217	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
AJ	6-235	135	217	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
AK	6-235	135	217	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
AM	6-235	135	217	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
AP	6-235	135	217	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
AR	6-235	135	217	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
AS	6-235	135	217	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
AT	6-235	135	217	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
AZ	6-235	135	217	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
B	6-235	135	217	Powerglide	2 BC
BE	6-235	135	217	Powerglide	2 BC
BG	6-235	135	217	Powerglide	2 BC
BH	6-235	135	217	Powerglide	2 BC
C	8-283	170	275	3-Speed Manual	2 BC
CD	8-283	170	275	Overdrive	2 BC
CF	8-283	230	300	3-Speed Manual	4 BC
CG	8-283	230	300	Overdrive	4 BC
D	8-283	170	275	Powerglide	2 BC
DB	8-283	170	275	Powerglide	2 BC
DK	8-283	170	275	Powerglide	2 BC
DM	8-283	230	300	Powerglide	4 BC
E	8-283	170	275	Turboglide	2 BC
EB	8-283	230	300	Turboglide	4 BC
EG	8-283	170	275	Turboglide	2 BC
EJ	8-283	230	300	Turboglide	4 BC
F	8-348	250	355	Not Available	4 BC
FA	8-348	280	355	Not Available	3 - 2 BC
FE	8-348	335	362	Not Available	3 - 2 BC
FG	8-348	320	358	Not Available	4 BC
FH	8-348	350	364	Not Available	3 - 2 BC
FJ	8-348	340	362	Not Available	4 BC
G	8-348	250	355	Powerglide	4 BC
GB	8-348	280	355	Powerglide	3 - 2 BC
GD	8-348	320	358	Powerglide	4 BC
H	8-348	250	355	Turboglide	4 BC
HA	8-348	280	355	Turboglide	3 - 2 BC

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
3-Speed Manual	Stamped on rear face of upper right corner
4-Speed	Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover.
Powerglide (Corvair)	On top of the case in the rear at 11 o'clock.
Powerglide	Stamped on the bottom of oil pan

Plant and Type Designation Prefix	Plant	Transmission Type
W	Warner Gear	4-Speed
S	Saginaw	3-Speed, Overdrive*
C	Cleveland	Powerglide
B	Toledo	Powerglide (Corvair)

*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions will carry a production code number such as: S304 (S = Saginaw 3-Speed, 3 = March, 04 = 4th.)

Axle Codes

Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.

Codes - Non-Locking	Codes - Locking	Ratio	Inspection Cover
Not Available	Not Available	3.55	12 Bolt
Not Available	Not Available	3.36	10 Bolt
Not Available	Not Available	3.08	10 Bolt
Not Available	Not Available	3.70	Not Available

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
923 - Roman Red Lucite® Code - 2931LH Dulux® Code - 93-93037H		925 - Crocus Cream Lucite® Code - 4028L Dulux® Code - 93-93532
940 - Sateen Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4023L Dulux® Code - 181-94009		903 - Cascade Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4029L Dulux® Code - 181-93587
936 - Ermine White Lucite® Code - 4024L Dulux® Code - 93-93774		910 - Horizon Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4030L Dulux® Code - 181-94010
915 - Tasco Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 4025L Dulux® Code - 181-93946		920 - Suntan Copper Metallic Lucite® Code - 4031L Dulux® Code - 181-17169H
938 - Fawn Beige Lucite® Code - 4026L Dulux® Code - 93-93578		912 - Royal Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4032L Dulux® Code - 181-93669
941 - Shadow Gray Metallic Lucite® Code - 4027LH Dulux® Code - 181-93661		905 - Jade Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4033L Dulux® Code - 181-93910
NOTES: Color Combination Numbers are on a plate on the right side of the dash panel, under the hood, immediately below the heater water control valve (Ranco Valve).

Paint Codes - Two-Tone Combinations of the RPO-B, C, and D Series Cars are as Follows:

Series	U (Upper Area)	L (Lower Area)
B (11-1200 exc. 11-1270-1300-1400)	Roof-Only	Lower Body
C (17-1800 exc. 17-1867)	Roof & Side Molding Insert Areas	Lower Body
D (15-1600)	Roof & Back Panel Cove Area	Lower Body exc. Back Panel Cove Area

Paint Code	Color Name	Lucite® Code	Paint Code	Color Name	Lucite® Code
988	(Upper) Sateen Silver Metallic (Lower) Shadow Gray Metallic	4023L 4027L	973	(Upper) Ermine White (Lower) Roman Red	4024L 2931LH
950	(Upper) Ermine White (Lower) Not Available	4024L Not Available	984	(Upper) Ermine White (Lower) Sateen Silver Metallic	4024L 4023L
953	(Upper) Ermine White (Lower) Cascade Green Metallic	4024L 4029L	970	(Upper) Fawn Beige (Lower) Suntan Copper Metallic	4026L 4031L
960	(Upper) Ermine White (Lower) Horizon Blue Metallic	4024L 4030L	962	(Upper) Horizon Blue Metallic (Lower) Royal Blue Metallic	4030L 4032L
963	(Upper) Ermine White (Lower) Tasco Turquoise Metallic	4024L 4025L	955	(Upper) Cascade Green Metallic (Lower) Jade Green	4029L 4033L

Paint Codes - Interior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Red Duco® Code - 2967H	Not Available	Medium Green Metallic Duco® Code - 93994	Not Available
Medium Gray Metallic Duco® Code - 93989	Not Available	Medium Blue Metallic Duco® Code - 93665H	Not Available
Light Copper Metallic Duco® Code - 93991	Not Available	Medium Turquoise Metallic Duco® Code - 93996	Not Available