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1960 Roadster

A 1960 is nearly indistinguishable from the ‘59. Several of the color options were different; there were several mechanical differences and some minor interior differences the most noticeable being a vertical pleat pattern to the seats rather then the ‘59 horizontal pattern. This is also the year that Corvette enters the lore of pop culture with the debut of the TV show "Route 66" about two young men seeing America in a 1960 Corvette. America would continue to take to Corvettes as well with more than ten thousand being sold and white being the most popular, who says all Corvettes are red.

The model

This is a 1960 Roadster built from AMT's  #6588

Ismael built this Corvette in 1994 for a co-worker's father who owned a 1960 Corvette in the late 60's... it was presented to him as a gift.  Since there were no pictures of the orignial car it was built from memories related by the proud owner.   The engine in the model is a resin copy of AMT's '63 convertible kit with dual carb intake found in the parts box.  The exterior paint is Testor's Gloss Red and Gloss White for the coves. One of the details added was floor mats made out of sandpaper! Metal foil was used for the chrome and the steering wheel was painted a flat white.  What a great present for any Corvette owner.. to have a model of his full size Vette!

If you would like to contact Ismael on this model his e-mail address is:  ismaelg@prtc.net

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