Vehicle Description
This 1969 Chevelle SS is bound to attract a lot of potential
suitors thanks to its awesome combination of a custom paint scheme,
big block power under the hood, and a 5-speed manual transmission
that makes it a blast out on the open road. Sinister and clean,
this street brawler is sure to turn heads everywhere it goes.
Finished in Candyapple Red and what appears to be a touch of burnt
orange, this '69 certainly looks the part as of one of the era's
most potent street cars. The body and paint were restored a few
years ago, and it's clear that someone has taken exceptional care
of the car ever since. Sure, it's been driven, because no man can
resist the siren song of a big block and a manual transmission, but
it has also been carefully washed and waxed, leaving a beautiful,
smooth finish. The custom paint is simply gorgeous in person, deep
and rich, and with a fresh black vinyl top, symmetrical side
stripes, and a blacked-out fiberglass cowl hood, this is a car
that's impossible to ignore. There's a black-and-chrome grille up
front that matches the theme of the oversized rims, and all the
remaining chrome and brightwork has been polished up so it glitters
like it's fresh from the showroom.
The interior has a stock look at first glance, although you'll
quickly see that it has upgrades where it matters and matches the
custom look of the exterior perfectly. The black bucket seats and
rear bench aren't factory-issue but have a cool-and-correct vintage
vibe and wear GM-style vinyl upholstery that looks barely touched.
New door panels, a fresh set of black carpets, and a center console
all dress things up, and the wood-rim SS steering wheel sits atop
an aftermarket tilt steering column for a much-needed modern
convenience anyone over 5'9" will appreciate. The gauges are a
brand-new set of digital Auto Meter speedometer, tach, and fuel
units installed in the custom bezel in front of the driver and are
flanked by a neatly organized triple-set of matching auxiliary
dials installed underneath the dash. And speaking of the dash,
you'll quickly note that it's been upgraded to a more modern look
overall with fresh bezels, trim, vents, and a plush pad up top, a
mild custom look that flows straight into the cool kick-panel
speaker housings. A chrome Hurst shifter with a cue ball knob means
you can hammer your shifts without worrying about missing any gears
and we've always loved the way that it's perfectly nestled into the
middle console of a bucket-seat interior. The trunk is fully
finished for show, now housing a pair of subwoofers and amplifiers
that bring the boom when turned up to 11.
The engine is a thumping 454 cubic inch big block that has been
nicely dressed in a proper coat of Chevy Orange and lots of chrome.
Chrome valve covers with Yenko emblems and an open-element Turbo
Jet air filter with proper snorkel give it a burly look, and the
Edelbrock intake and 4-barrel carburetor ensure that it runs even
better than it looks. Clearly lots of money was spent under the
hood, because the inner fenders are beautifully finished with
matching paint, the big aluminum radiator looks like it belongs
there, and the serpentine belt drive system ensures reliability.
Long-tube headers feed a throaty dual exhaust system with
Flowmaster mufflers with turn-downs just ahead of the rear axle.
With seemingly endless reserves of big block torque, this Chevelle
is a blast to drive, and there's something special about running
your vintage muscle car through the gears of a 5-speed gearbox that
makes it so special. The 12-bolt rear end doesn't mind the big
levels of horsepower churned out by the big block, and you'll be
pleased with just how clean it is underneath. Power 4-wheel disc
brakes bring this bruiser to an abrupt stop, and a
highly-appreciated power steering system makes driving this
Chevelle an absolute pleasure. Beautiful Forgeline wheels now wear
staggered 245/40/18 front and 275/35/20 rear Yokohama radials that
stuff the wheel wells perfectly and finish the sinister look.
This '69 Chevelle represents the rare opportunity to own a vintage
muscle car you can drive without worries. Fast and fun, it's ready
to rock today!