Vehicle Description
It's little wonder that Chevy kept its generation of 'Vettes around
for a full 15 model years. Just take a look at this 1969 Chevrolet
Corvette 427 Convertible. It's hard to believe it left the factory
some 50 years ago already looking this awesome - it bears as close
a resemblance to its concept car inspiration as any production
vehicle likely ever has and wears its original colors both inside
and out and the appeal of that rumbling big block under the hood is
undeniable.
Those flowing lines and sweeping front fenders harken back to
Chevy's Mako Shark II concept car, which wowed audiences at car
show expos only a few years before. Its open-air convertible
configuration looks great on the model and the Tuxedo Black shade
this '69 wears not only mirrors the same color it wore when it
debuted, but is also in very solid shape. Its stock appearance
remains thoroughly intact - after all, why mess with such a winning
look? The assembly of chrome on board - including the front and
back bumpers, the windshield trim, the taillight casings and the
Stingray script on the front fenders - has a very fresh appearance
to suggest it was recently added. Hideaway headlights have been a
defining feature for this model for a big portion of its existence
and the ones here sit nice and flush in their lowered position and
raise into place with no issues. When the skies darken, a new vinyl
convertible top stands by for protection.
There's a great looking interior waiting beyond those doors. The
bucket seats now wear upgraded leather covers that blend perfectly
with their saddle-colored surroundings and sit over an expanse of
clean tan carpeting. The door panels were recently replaced and
have yet to develop any sign of wear - there's not even a hint of
discoloration on their armrests. Just beyond the factory-style
steering wheel sitting on its tilt column, the dash area - always a
focal point for Corvette's designers over the years - has that
distinctive aeronautically inspired look the model became known
for. The dual displays in the instrument cluster, as well as the
additional gauges at the center of the dash, are all nice and clear
and function as intended. A straight, supple-looking dash pad runs
across the top - always a welcome find in a classic convertible
like this - and an aftermarket AM/FM/CD player has been added to
handle audio duties, assisted by a pair of speakers behind the
seats.
The engine compartment on this classic is looking sharp and is
filled by the 427 cubic inch V8 - the largest displacement engine
offered at the time. It wears its proper Winters aluminum intake
manifold, chrome air cleaner and valve covers and featured a full
390 horsepower when it first left the factory. The engine was
recently rebuilt, with both receipts and a spec sheet to back up
the work performed. It's logged only a little more than 2500 miles
since it returned to the asphalt, so it's just now broken in and
pairs with an also original 4-speed manual transmission. A pair of
period-correct chrome headers keep back pressure to a minimum while
the aluminum radiator up front ensures operating temperatures
remain in check. You'll find disc brakes at all four corners to
provide prompt, fade-resistant stops and, in an era when leaf
springs were still the norm, this 'Vette sports an independent rear
suspension that was light years ahead of the competition. 15" stock
Corvette wheels wrapped with beefy Goodyear Eagle GTII tires
complete the look of this head-turning classic.
This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible offers an unbeatable
combination of originality and open air driving exhilaration. Call
today!