Why the 1960 Evinrude is Still a Classic Today

Getting your hands on a 1960 Evinrude usually starts with a dusty Craigslist find or a tip from a neighbor who has one sitting in the back of their shed. There is something about that specific year—the dawn of a new decade—where the engineering was getting serious, but the designs still had that incredible "Space Age" flair. If you've ever spent a Saturday afternoon with grease up to your elbows trying to get an old outboard to cough into life, you know exactly why these motors are so addictive. ...

February 20, 2026 · 7 min · Pere Evadne