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In 1969, the Impala SS was available only as the Z24 (SS427), coming exclusively with a 427-cubic-inch (7.0 L) V8 of 335 brake horsepower, 390 brake horsepower, or 425 brake horsepower. This was the final year for the Impala SS until 1994. The 1969 Impala SS was often considered a "sleeper" in that there was no distinctive SS badging inside the car except for an "SS" logo the steering wheel, and a true 1969 Z24-optioned car is the rarest and most collectible of any year with this package available. Like the '68s, the Z24 could be ordered on the Impala convertible, Sport Coupe, or Custom Coupe. 1969 was the last year that the Impala SS was offered with the Z24 package, but the only year in which front disc brakes and 15-inch wheels were standard; that made the 1969 SS427 mechanically better than the previous versions in standard form. Therefore, the potential buyer of an advertised 1969 SS427 that has 14-inch wheels and/or drum brakes in front, would be aware that such a car may not be an authentic Z24 original. Although sales of 1969 Z24-optioned Impalas increased to approximately 2,455 units from the 1,778 Z03-optioned units of 1968, and high-powered big-block V8 engines continued to be available, there would be no Impala SS for 1970. The 427 was also replaced on the engine offerings list by a new Turbo-Jet 454 producing 390 hp for 1970. This particular car is an 84,000 original mile, numbers matching '69 Impala SS Convertible that comes with the correct 427 Cu In V8 and correct Dover white with red interior. The car has benefited from a cosmetic restoration that included new correct interior, new dover white paint, new black soft top with all new soft top hardware. We also have the original build sheet in hand for the car. The paint on the car is in great condition with no notable imperfections. The front and rear chrome bumpers are both in great condition with no damage showing to either. The black convertible top looks great and is power. The top has been recently replaced with new canvas and frame work. Inside, the new red vinyl seats look great with no visible wear. The same goes for the new carpet, door panels and top boot. All of the wood trim inside shows no cracking or peeling. The steering wheel shows a very small bit of cracking. All lights, blinkers, wipers and horn work with no problems. Under the hood, the big block 390 horsepower, 427 Cu In V8 is the original motor for the car with VIN number stamped on the front pad. Connected to the automatic transmission, the car is the ultimate sleeper! These 390 horsepower 427's are incredible rare and hard to find in these cars. Referred to as "The King" by the 1969 Chevrolet sales brochure, the L-36 was the most powerful cataloged engine available to the full-sized lineup. It garnered a 5 horsepower increase over the previous few years, now rated at 390bhp. This was due to some minor modifications of the pistons, heads and camshaft. Very little else was changed, and compression remained at 10:25:1. Going back to a 12 bolt transmission, the car hooks up and is a rocket on the road. The underside of the car is very solid with no rot that we have found. All four rally wheels are wrapped with newer BF Goodrich Radial T/A's that have good tread life left on them. The trunk is also solid. The mileage currently shows 84,084 and is said to be original for the car. VIN number is 164679U177104 and is being sold on a clean Michigan title. 
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STOCK/INV. NUMBER:
4252
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