This Brookwood is powered with what appears to be the original 235 cubic inch 6-cylinder motor which is mated to a 3-speed manual column shift transmission. This 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood four door station wagon originally finished in Horizon Blue is now finished in Ermine White with a two-tone red and white interior. A more conservative approach, with "jet smooth" lines, evident with the aircraft inspired side trim. / 11.6 mpg (U.S.) / 4.9 km/l, more data: accelerations: 0- 60 mph 10.2© s; 0- 100 km/h 10.8© s (simulation ©automobile-catalog.com); 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.7© s (simulation ©automobile-catalog.com). / 11 mpg (U.S.) / 4.7 km/l, more data: accelerations: 0- 60 mph 7.8© s; 0- 100 km/h 8.2© s (simulation ©automobile-catalog.com); 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.4© s (simulation ©automobile-catalog.com). Because of the crash? gcse.src = 'https://cse.google.com/cse.js?cx=' + cx; 2) , model year 1960, version for North America U.S. manufactured by Chevrolet (USA) in United States The incorporation of material or any part of it in any other web-site, electronic retrieval system, publication or any other work (whether hard copy, electronic or otherwise), also the storage of any part of this site on optical, digital or/and electronic media is strictly prohibited. Ended: Aug 16, 2020. No if you lean on this there won’t be an arse sized dent in the body like a big 3 truck, just the Marlboro man gazing into the yonder. 3) Market Competition, 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon 348 V-8 Economy Turbo-Thrust 4-speed close (man. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; Why were they terrible? Sure, a wagon is versatile, but that's not what has grabbed your attention. Except as expressly authorized by automobile-catalog.com, you agree not to copy, modify, rent, lease, loan, sell, assign, distribute, perform, display, license, reverse engineer or create derivative works based on the Site or any Content available through the Site. Santa Teresa, New Mexico. These things lasted six or seven years around these parts before succumbing to the tin worm. 2) Horsepower/Torque Curve, 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon 348 V-8 Super Turbo-Thrust Powerglide (aut. The following versions and sub-models of Chevrolet Brookwood Wagon were available in 1960: 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon 235 Hi-Thrift 6 (man. Check other production years of this submodel: View all Chevrolet (USA) Full-Size 5gen versions & production years. Today that commercial would be considered severe off-road duty and require a 4×4 Jeep :). Category Sedan . 1960 Chevrolet Impala Brookwood 1960 CHEVY BROOKWOOD STATION WAGON 283 W/FACTORY INDASH A/C NEW MEX BARN FIND. 4) Market Competition, 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon 348 V-8 Super Turbo-Thrust Powerglide (aut. ’57 Chrysler products were the ones that rusted faster than their peers. They used to run ads where they’d cut a Rambler brake line and a Big 3 competitor’s brake line side by side and compare the results on a test track. fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 20.3 l/100km / 13.9 mpg (imp.) Could we maybe use the word “unassisted” for brakes and steering without power assists? I fondly remember dad quickly operating that steering wheel all 380 turns lock to lock while maneuvering it into our small garage from a one-lane alley. 2) Horsepower/Torque Curve, 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon 348 V-8 Special Turbo-Thrust Powerglide (aut. They’d have been better off buying a 3 year old better model, but I guess everybody yearns for a wagon that’s new, that somebody else’s kids hadn’t thrown up in. More listings are added daily. 3) Detailed Performance Review, 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon 348 V-8 Economy Turbo-Thrust (man. So was this some sort of fleet wagon that rotted away in a field for years after its service life or was this the daily driver for a skinflint? 1960 Chevrolet Impala Additional Info: 1960 Chevy, Brookwood, 2-door station wagon, with 350/350 & Billet Specialties Wheels. Coming up to an intersection where the light was red. Firebird with 2 bbl 350 and transplanted 400 4 bbl. Upon thus I was raised. amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; Crazy. 3) specs, 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon 348 V-8 Super Turbo-Thrust (man. But back then it was still a niche market because a Biscayne, despite its cheap trim, drove exactly like an Impala, meaning it was way more comfortable than a Jeep. American cars during much of the 70s for the most part were poor quality. Upgrades: CPP power steering with Ididit tilt steering column with Grant leather steering wheel. The original shocks had a spiral stamped into the lower tube and I still see them once or twice a rear in junkyards on jalopies . fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 15.1 l/100km / 18.7 mpg (imp.) 4) Market Competition, 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon 235 Hi-Thrift 6 Powerglide (aut. You nailed it. Check out this custom 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon, brought to you by the experts at Hot Rod Magazine. 3) Market Competition, 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon 348 V-8 Special Super Turbo-Thrust 4-speed close (man. There was definitely a market for cheap new cars over used. Malaise hit. 3) specs, 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon 283 V-8 Economy Turbo-Fire Turboglide (aut. Turned out, dad had swapped the adjusters left for right when he did the brakes. The Chevrolet Brookwood is a series of full-size station wagons produced by Chevrolet from 1958 to 1961, and again from 1969 to 1972. 3) Horsepower/Torque Curve, 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon 283 V-8 Super Turbo-Fire (man. 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Wagon, his is a factory 2 door wagon, ot one that has had the back doors welded up. Back when you could be proud of your purchase even on the bargain basement side of cars. 3) specs, 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon 348 V-8 Special Turbo-Thrust (man. / 9.8 mpg (U.S.) / 4.2 km/l, more data: gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 5694 cm3 / 347.5 cui, advertised power: 227.5 kW / 305 hp / 309 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 475 Nm / 350 lb-ft, more data: accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.4© s; 0- 100 km/h 9.9© s (simulation ©automobile-catalog.com); 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.4© s (simulation ©automobile-catalog.com). 2) Market Competition, 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon 348 V-8 Economy Turbo-Thrust Turboglide (aut. With the air dams under modern sedans and CUVs, they wouldn’t be able to take those roads without losing that piece of plastic. 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood Station Wagon Grey 02081, Walpole, Norfolk County, MA . The old cars weren’t great, but they were solid…. Even more interesting was when the old alley was iced up in winter…, The first car I have any memory of is my parents brand new ’59 Chevy and how excited everyone was when my dad brought it home from the dealer. There’s some rust, probably from sitting outdoors with missing glass for decades and filling up with snow every winter. 130+ PICTURES UNDER THIS LISTING!! One thing I’ve noticed people haven’t mentioned but that 1959 commercial covered perfectly was that this wagon may have been a company car.