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| 1960 Chevrolet Kingswood Station Wagon |
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1960 Chevrolet Kingswood
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 Chevrolet Bel Air remained the mid-line option for the full sized line up and was offered in 5 different models including; Sport Sedan, Sport Coupe, 4-door Sedan and 2-door Sedan and 4-door Station wagon.
1960 Chevrolet Kingswood Specifications
| Model Number |
Body/Style Number |
Body Type & Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Total Production |
| Kingswood Station Wagon Series 1500 - Six-Cyl |
| 15 |
45 |
4 dr Station Wagon - 9P |
$2,850 |
3,990 lbs |
Note 1 |
| Kingswood Station Wagon Series
1600 - V-8 |
| 16 |
45 |
4 dr Station Wagon - 9P |
$2,957 |
4,000 lbs |
Note 1 |
Notes:
Production was recorded by body style only: 4dr Station Wagon = 198,066. 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 |
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. |
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| First Symbol - Year |
| 0 = 1960 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence |
| Started at 100001 |
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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 |
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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) |
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*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.) |
Paint Codes - Exterior Colors |
| Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
923 - Roman Red
Lucite® Code - 2931LH
Dulux® Code - 93-93037H |
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925 - Crocus Cream
Lucite® Code - 4028L
Dulux® Code - 93-93532 |
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940 - Sateen Silver Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4023L
Dulux® Code - 181-94009 |
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903 - Cascade Green Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4029L
Dulux® Code - 181-93587 |
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936 - Ermine White
Lucite® Code - 4024L
Dulux® Code - 93-93774 |
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910 - Horizon Blue Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4030L
Dulux® Code - 181-94010
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915 - Tasco Turquoise Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4025L
Dulux® Code - 181-93946 |
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920 - Suntan Copper Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4031L
Dulux® Code - 181-17169H |
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938 - Fawn Beige
Lucite® Code - 4026L
Dulux® Code - 93-93578 |
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912 - Royal Blue Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4032L
Dulux® Code - 181-93669 |
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941 - Shadow Gray Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4027LH
Dulux® Code - 181-93661 |
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905 - Jade Green Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4033L
Dulux® Code - 181-93910 |
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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). |
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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
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(Upper) Ermine White
(Lower) Not Available |
4024L
Not Available
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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 |
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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 |
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