Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present a great daily driving
example of this mildly customized 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Convertible with it's seemingly original matching #'s Big Block
427cid/390HP V8 'LM' code engine with an upgraded MSD ignition
system, Edelbrock intake, electric cooling fans, in dash computer
driven 'Holley Sniper EFI' fuel injection, Magnaflow mufflers,
matched to it's original 4 speed Muncie manual transmission amp;
it's original Heavy Duty Posi-traction Big Block rear end and
loaded with original factory options including air conditioning,
power steering, power brakes, tilt/telescopic steering amp; Rally
wheels with BF Goodrich radial TA tires! The car boasts it's
seemingly original matching #'s 427/390HP 'LM' code engine with
date coded correct 3935439 casting # with VIN # stamped on the
engine pad; 4 speed manual transmission with Muncie date coded
correct 3925660 casing casting #. Positraction BB rear end for 4
spd 427 with HD sway bars amp; tapped differential yokes with bolt
on caps.Factory options include:L36 427ci, 390hp engine $221.204
spd Muncie Manual Transmission $184.80Air Conditioning
$428.70Positraction Axle $46.35Power Steering $105.35Power Brakes
$46.35Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column $84.30Hidden Headlights, roll
up and work perfect.Very straight body and door to birdcage
fitment.One repaint from original Le Mans Blue to 'Dark Brown'
colorInterior is standard Black color from original 'Bright Blue'
.All mechanics are excellent.In 1966, the 427 cubic inch was
introduced in the Corvette and all 427 engine cars received special
hoods. The high performance solid lifter 427 was initially listed
at 450HP but for reasons unclear the rating, not the actual output,
was reduced to 425HP shortly after introduction. It is also of note
that some 390HP engines were rated at 400HP. Backup lights became
standard and were incorporated into the existing rear inboard
taillight housings.For 1968, both the Corvette body and interior
were completely redesigned. As before, the car was available in
either coupe or convertible models, but the coupe was fitted with a
near-vertical removable rear window and removable roof T-Top roof
panels. Included with coupes were hold down straps and a pair of
vinyl bags to store the roof panels and the headlamps moved into
position via a vacuum operated system rather than electrically as
on the previous generation, and new hide-away windshield wipers
utilized a vacuum door. The door handles were flush with the top of
the doors with a separate release button. Front fenders had
functional engine cooling vents. It would prove to be the long
lived successor to the second generation (1963-67) years and was
often referred to by enthusiasts as the 'Shark' with no initial
model designation at first, but which later became known as the
'Stingray' from 1969 onwards. The somewhat freer breathing early
engines of 1968-70 are the most collectible and desirable today
with the Big Blocks obviously proving eminently desirable.This
particular example has no signs of any accidents and is the
beneficiary of a very presentable repaint in 'Dark Brown Metallic'
and looks extremely striking with a later 1970's Black Corvette
seats interior and with the car's original seats, although in good
condition but needing reupholstering, also to be included in the
sale. The car must be driven to be truly appreciated - drives
straight as an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or
rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver that with the modern
upgrade of computer driven fuel injection etc will give any modern
day sports car a run for it's money! The 4 speed manual
transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears and the
temperature always remains cool!This is a rare opportunity to own a
great daily driving and never abused example of the second year of
the third generation Corvette, a mildly customized 1969 Chevrolet
Corvette 427/390HP Big Block Convertible with PS, PB, Positract BB
rear end amp; 4 speed Muncie manual transmission!