Rolling Perfection

This 1000 point 1960 Bel Air was restored with zero tolerance for error. And it shows.

Frank Scala # 21814558 • Clearwater, FL

Photography by Jim Knight

Collector cars are all about passion and the nicest cars are those built by people who invest a large amount of time and money into a car they love. This rare and exceptionally well done 1960 Bel Air was painstakingly crafted into a highly detailed show car during a thorough three year $110K restoration. Complete with both a date code correct 348 Tri-power V8 and correct 4-speed transmission, this is an incredible car.

Looking both modern and classy at the same time, this awesome 1960 Bel Air is proof that Chevrolet’s decision to cut back on the chrome and focus on streamlining their models was an excellent idea. The proportions are spot-on, there’s appropriate use of trim (but it’s not excessive), and the fins that everyone hated in 1959 (but love today) have been sculptured into a better integrated design.