Vehicle Description
This authentic L78 was certified by expert Jerry MacNeish in June
2015. Only 9,486 L78 Chevelles were produced in 1969, and the L78
option was the 396/375hp V8 engine. The 1969 L78 was advertised as
"The Factory's Fastest." This car retains the original VIN plate
tag and Trim Tag, and the partial original Build Sheet is included.
As the NCRS Shipping Data Report for this car indicates, the GM
official production date was April 3, 1969. The original delivery
dealer was Roller Chevrolet Company in Monterey, CA. The car was
ordered with the following options: F40 - special front and rear
suspension, G80 - posi-traction rear axle, J50 - power brakes, J52
- power disc brakes, L78 - 396/375hp V8 engine, M21 - close-ratio
4-speed manual transmission, PL5 - F70x14 RWL tires, T60 - HD
battery, U14 - special instrument, U57 - tape player, U63 - AM
radio, Z2 - Super Sport, 72 - Monaco Orange and TRM - black trim.
This car was the product of a rotisserie restoration and was
restored to show-quality standards throughout. The exterior body is
very straight with great gaps. The car was finished with a
high-quality original Monaco Orange with a black side stripe. This
is a gorgeous color and looks great on this car. All the glass was
replaced with new. Everything on the exterior was restored or
replaced, including the window trim, wipers, mirrors, door handles,
fender trim, grille, bumpers, lights and emblems. The car sits on
correct Firestone Wide Oval F70-14 tires. The interior was finished
in its original color of black. Everything in the interior has been
restored or replaced, including the headliner, sun visors, dash,
dash hardware, gauges, steering wheel, door panels, seats, seat
belts and carpeting. The trunk compartment was restored with the
factory-style trunk mat and spare tire. The engine compartment is
highly detailed throughout. The car is powered by the original
matching-numbers 396/375hp V8 engine with T0313JD assembly date,
"272" block with casting date C119 and VIN stamp on block. This
engine was completely rebuilt and runs great. The engine breathes
through the correct-style exhaust system. The engine is coupled to
a replacement Muncie 4-speed manual transmission with a #325 case
and is stamped P0812 assembly date. The undercarriage is also
highly detailed throughout. Everything underneath was restored or
replaced, including the steering, suspension and braking
components. This car not only looks the part, but runs and drives
very nicely. The NCRS Shipping Data Report, partial original Build
Sheet, original title from 1975, reproduction owner's manual,
reproduction tags and Jerry MacNeish's certification report is
included. This car has recently been serviced, which is documented
with an invoice that is included.
