1960 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
The Bel Air Nomad-style wagon featured distinctive styling with Chevrolet's mid-range trim and features.
01545J191816
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
Body
Janesville, WI
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 | 1545 | Bel-Air |
| Plant Code | J | Janesville, WI |
| Serial Number | 191816 | Unit #191816 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1960
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantJanesville, WI
Plant CodeJ
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
Compression8.25
Cylinders6
Main Bearings4
Rated HP30.4
Horsepower135@400
Displacement235.5
Torque217@2200
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production198066
Wheelbase119
Length210.8
Height56.3
Rear Tread59.3
Width80
Front Tread60.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.55
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.94
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal pump with thermostat, 17 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Power seats, Air conditioning, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power brakes
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$2507.00
Other
B&s 3 9/16 & 3 15/16
Body
Seating9
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.