1960 Chevrolet Bel Air

A more conservative approach, with "jet smooth" lines, evident with the aircraft inspired side trim. Chevrolet changed much of the bodylines from the more wilder '59's. The new look for 1960 suited the glamorous top of the line Impala, as Chevrolet reshaped and separated the "bat wing" tail fins, and added 3 round tailamps to the rear. The 1960 Chevrolet Impala also became the best-selling automobile in the US, and continued to hold that position for the next decade. Total Model production for the Chevy Impala in 1960 was around 511,925 produced. Of that 79,903 consisted of Convertibles. The Chevrolet Bel Air remained the mid-line option for the full sized line up and was offered in 4 different models including; Sport Sedan, Sport Coupe, 4-door Sedan and 2-door Sedan. The Biscayne was the lowest and most affordable priced of all the full-sized '60 Chevrolets. Although, for the first time in a thrift-priced series, you could get extra luxury features such as cigarette lighter, front arm rests, dual sun visors - at no extra cost. The '60 Chevy Biscayne was offered in a 4-door Sedan, 2-door Sedan and Utility Sedan.

1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Bel Air Series 1500 - Six-Cyl
15	19	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,438	3,565 lbs	Note 1
15	39	4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P	$2,554	3,605 lbs
15	11	2 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,384	3,490 lbs
15	37	2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 5P	$2,489	3,515 lbs
Kingswood Station Wagon Series 1500 - Six-Cyl
15	45	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	$2,850	3,990 lbs	Note 1
Parkwood Station Wagon Series 1500 - Six-Cyl
15	35	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,747	3,945 lbs	Note 1
Bel Air Series 1600 - V-8
16	19	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,545	3,580 lbs	Note 1
16	39	4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P	$2,661	3,620 lbs
16	11	2 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,491	3,505 lbs
16	37	2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 5P	$2,596	3,530 lbs
Kingswood Station Wagon Series 1600 - V-8
16	45	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	$2,957	4,000 lbs	Note 1
Parkwood Station Wagon Series 1600 - V-8
16	35	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,854	3,950 lbs	Note 1

Notes: Production was recorded by body style only: 4dr Sedan = 497,048; Sport Coupe = 204,467; Sport Sedan = 169,016; 4dr Station Wagon = 198,066; Convertible = 79,903. Chevrolet did not offer a breakout of numbers by series, model or engine.

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Height	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Chevrolet	119 in	210.8 in	79.9 in	54-56 in	60 in	60 in	7.50 x 14
Chevrolet Station Wagon	119 in	210.8 in	79.9 in	56.3 in	60 in	60 in	8.00 x 14