Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a ground-up restoration
Original 427 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 / Correct tri-power
carburetion
Correct Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
Correct Tuxedo Black paint / Factory T-tops
Correct Black vinyl interior / Modern audio
Factory power steering
Factory 4-wheel power disc brakes
15-inch Rally Wheels
Start talking vintage sports cars and the second generation
Stingray is almost always directly referenced. Offered in two body
styles, and equipped with engine options that spanned 149 cubic
inches, the C3 was capable of satisfying nearly every gearhead that
took interest. And that legacy of universal appeal has continued
for over 60 years, giving fans and aficionados the parts and
inspiration to enjoy their favorite car pretty much indefinitely.
Take this '69 coupe, for example. Thoughtfully rehabilitated during
a ground-up restoration, this tastefully detailed Chevy turns a
universally appealing platform into a Main Street super star. If
you're ready to hit the road in a brash, head-turning classic,
check out this stunning Corvette!
BODYWORK/TRIM
'All Corvettes are red' is a common generalization. 'Yellow
Corvettes are the epitome of American motorsports' is reinforced by
Team Corvette's continued racing success. But, it's certainly hard
to argue that black Corvettes don't look awesome. The beneficiary
of a quality, ground-up restoration, this sinister C3 presents
correct Tuxedo Black pigment that, thanks to a late NASCAR super
star, enjoys a natural association with both Chevrolet and success.
Step close to the car and it becomes very obvious that its
fiberglass body has been carefully prepped, as there are no bonding
seams visible from any angle. Further examination reveals headlight
doors that fit well, lines that are crisp, and aggressive fenders
which show no signs of rounding from an overzealous sander. And
presently, thanks to excellent finishing work, this Chevy is one
slick classic that looks almost as good as the day it rolled out of
the paint shop!
With such a cleanly styled body, ornamentation could have easily
ruined the C3's presence. Thankfully, Chevrolet did a great job of
placing form over function and keeping brightwork to a minimum. At
the front of the car, chrome-trimmed grilles center small parking
lamps between a thin bumper and subtle chin spoiler. Above that
mirrored brow, a cross-flag-branded header draws the eye to a
chrome-trimmed hood that seats bold "427" emblems at the foot of a
vacuum operated cowl. That hood reflects an array of clean glass
that's framed in straight stainless trim and factory-spec T-tops.
At the sides of that glass, flush door poppers and classy
"Stingray" emblems perfectly complement a chrome driver's mirror
and satin rocker guards. And at the back of the car, a
stainless-trimmed, "CORVETTE" branded valance hangs a chrome tag
frame and 2-tone tail lamps between a cross-flag fuel filler, thin
bumpers and polished exhaust tips.
ENGINE
Beneath the sculpted hood you'll find an original, 427 cubic inch
big block that hangs a correct 3963512 casting number behind a
familiar Tonawanda (T) assembly stamp and matching partial VIN.
Straight from the factory, GM's stout L71 V8 utilized high
performance internals to twist stout 11 to 1 compression into an
even 435 horsepower! At the peak of the pavement-scorching mill, a
polished and decaled air cleaner swirls wind in to a correct
Winters intake by way of familiar Holley carburetors. At the sides
of that plane, cast iron heads hang stamped and polished valve
covers over old school, cast exhaust manifolds. At the back of
those heads, chrome-capped ignition sequences spark through sleeved
plug wires. And in front of those wires, era-correct smog equipment
frames a beefy radiator. Naturally, ancillary components are top
notch in every way, with GM-branded hoses and a rust-free brake
booster accompanying stainless fuel lines, reproduction tower
clamps and a rebuilt Delco-Remy alternator. And bright Chevy Orange
engine skin is seated in a clean, Satin Black frame.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Peer under this low-slung roadster and you'll find a familiar
factory chassis that's straight, solid and ready to roll. The car's
stout big block twists torque through a tough Muncie 4-speed, which
hangs a 1969 (9) Muncie (P) M21 (B) assembled on October ( R )
11th, (11) 1968 build stamp behind a 3925661 casting number and
matching partial VIN. That fully rebuilt transmission spins a fully
rebuilt differential. Beneath that drivetrain, a fully rebuilt
suspension combines optional power steering with power-assisted
disc brakes. Aluminized pipes shuttle spent gases through throaty
turbo mufflers. And all that high quality hardware rolls on
handsome Rally Wheels, which spin F70-15 Firestone redlines around
polished trim rings and turbine center caps.
INTERIOR
Slip in to this Stingray's conservative Black interior and settle
on correct vinyl buckets that are dressed in tight, weather-free
hides. A familiar dash founds an array of black-trimmed telemetry
above a modern, direct-fit radio. At the base of that dash, a
tapered console frames a factory shifter. Below that console,
"CORVETTE" branded floor mats split the difference between
stainless-trimmed foot pedals, factory shoulder belts and like-new
carpet. At the edges of that carpet, weather-free door panels hang
simple stainless hardware in front of factory power windows. A
tilting column spins a sporty, satin-spoke steering wheel. And
behind the passengers, a small storage compartment reserves enough
room for a pair of car show chairs.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
An Owner's Manual
With its hot motor, sinuous body and comfy interior, this solid
sports car is an attractive, well-done classic. And best of all,
being a Corvette Stingray, its appeal is nearly universal. If
you're in the market for a no excuses collector car with an
unbeatable combination of style and performance, this Chevy is your
kind of ride!