1960 Chevy Corvette from Less Than Zero

In a movie about parties and drug abuse by Beverly Hills rich kids, there has to be something in there about a nice car or two.  In Less Than Zero, starring Robert Downey Jr, Andrew McCarthy, and Jamie Gertz, a classic 1959 Chevrolet Corvette made an appearance.  And for many, it was the best thing about the movie.

I only recall two scenes involving the red classic Corvette -- when Andrew was kissing Jamie after going through the tunnel with a bunch of motorcycle riding past them and when Robert Downey Jr. died on the passenger side at the end of the movie.  For the most part, that's all I remember about the movie.

I'm unsure whether or not the Corvette was a '58, '59, or '60.  All three years had the same body, including the distinctive front grille, kind of a toothy smile.  Sweet car.  Powered by a 283 cubic inch V8 rated at 230 horsepower.  Options included a detachable hardtop.  And it came with eight color choices: black, white, turquoise, blue, silver, green, red, and maroon.

What a great sports car!


Now here's a video of a very nice 1960 Corvette taken for a drive around a lake.

Pictures of 1960 Chevy Corvette