1960 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4-Dr. Sedan
The Bel Air four-door sedan balanced comfort and value as Chevrolet's mainstream family car for middle America.
01519A203754
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Chevrolet Bel-Air
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 0 | 1960 |
| Model Code | 1519 | Bel-Air |
| Plant Code | A | Atlanta, GA |
| Serial Number | 203754 | Unit #203754 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1960
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.5 inches
Cylinders6
Compression8.25
Main Bearings4
Rated HP30.4
Displacement235.5
Torque217@2200
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower135@400
Dimensions
Production497048
Width80
Wheelbase119
Length210.8
Front Tread60.3
Rear Tread59.3
Height56
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.55
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.94
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.5 x 14
Brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Cooling17 Quarts, Centrifugal pump with thermostat
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentPower brakes, Power seats, Air conditioning, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power steering
Colors
Exterior ColorsCascade Green Metallic, Crocus Cream, Ermine White, Fawn Beige, Horizon Blue Metallic, Jade Green Metallic, Lacquer, Roman Red, Royal Blue Metallic, Sateen Silver Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Suntan Copper Metallic, Tasco Turquoise Metallic
Pricing
MSRP$2170.00
Other
B&s 3 9/16 & 3 15/16
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.