1960 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
The Bel Air wagon offered families upgraded interior appointments over the budget Biscayne wagon line.
01535B162174
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
Body
Baltimore, MD
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 | 1535 | Bel-Air |
| Plant Code | B | Baltimore, MD |
| Serial Number | 162174 | Unit #162174 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1960
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantBaltimore, MD
Plant CodeB
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
Horsepower135@400
Compression8.25
Cylinders6
Main Bearings4
Rated HP30.4
Displacement235.5
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque217@2200
Dimensions
Production14663
Front Tread60.3
Wheelbase119
Length210.8
Height56.3
Rear Tread59.3
Width80
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.55
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.94
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size8 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 17 Quarts
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Power seats, Power brakes, Power windows, Air conditioning, Powerglide automatic transmission
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$2328.00
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.