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1960 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon

The V8 Bel Air Nomad wagon blended distinctive styling with practical V8 power for active families.
01645S149282
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Chevrolet Bel-Air

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Model Code 1645 Bel-Air
Plant Code S St. Louis, MO
Serial Number 149282 Unit #149282

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1960
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeS
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 & Stroke10 inches
Displacement283.04
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression8.5
Horsepower170@4200
Main Bearings5
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Torque275@2200

Dimensions

Production198066
Weight4000
Wheelbase119
Width80
Length210.8
Front Tread60.3
Rear Tread59.3
Height56.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearSemi-reversible recirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio2.80
2nd Gear Ratio1.53
1st Gear Ratio2.47
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size8 x 14

Brakes

Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle with crossover
Battery12
Cooling16.5 Quarts, Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center

Equipment

EquipmentPower windows, 348 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Flightomatic automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Turboglide automatic transmission, Powerglide automatic transmission

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Cascade Green Metallic, Crocus Cream, Fawn Beige, Horizon Blue Metallic, Jade Green Metallic, Lacquer, Roman Red, Royal Blue Metallic, Sateen Silver Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, Suntan Copper Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2703.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Doors4
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.