Vehicle Description
Chevelle enthusiasts are typically divided into a few camps: some
prefer the mid 60's square body design, while many others maintain
the 70-72 years are the golden era. However, there is another group
out there, who really prefer the 69 with its unique one-year-only
looks. Relatively rare in comparison, it can be tough to find a
well-sorted specimen, but this one is ready-to-roll. With a
believed-original engine and a survivor presentation, this is the
one to one if you love the original Bowtie design.
Lime Green Metallic looks better on the 1969 Chevelle than almost
anything else. It lifts the design beyond mere transportation and
gives it an upscale look that complements the handsome trim and
tidy proportions. Miraculously, it remains a standard Malibu
Chevelle, not an SS clone, but that does nothing to dilute the
handsome good looks of any 1969 Chevelle hardtop. Panel alignment
and door gaps are quite good, and the light pinstripe that runs the
length of the car gives it a sleek look that proves you don't need
SS stripes to have a great-looking A-body. The paint is likely
original, or at least a very old repaint, so it has a few signs of
age, but you'll still be proud to show up in this hardtop at the
local cruise night and the color hides imperfections quite well.
The bumpers are so shiny they look to have been re-chromed, the
stainless trim polished, and even the original grille remains in
outstanding condition thanks to a lifetime of easy living. This car
simply looks great.
Not being an SS doesn't mean the interior isn't a
performance-oriented place to do business in comfort and style.
With benches and a column shifter, it has a very laid-back demeanor
that's perfectly appropriate for the Chevelle, and all of it
remains in good condition. The original steering wheel warms up the
matching two-tone upholstery, while the column shifter for the
automatic is easy to grab and is a trademark of late-60s GM
A-bodies. The dashboard is all-stock with a factory gauge setup,
giving you a full view of the engine's goings-on, and a newer
retro-style digital AM/FM/AUX stereo head unit is fitted in the
original radio's location with speakers throughout the interior.
The carpets are plush, the headliner is taut, and the door panels
are wonderful bookends in this original stocker. In the back the
rear seat looks rarely used, while the spacious trunk is as clean
as can be, with a correct plaid mat and full-size bias-ply spare
tire that could easily be this car's original unit. How cool is
that?!
The rumbling 307 cubic inch V8 is believed to be the original
motor, but as a small block Chevy, you know it runs right and
sounds great. It's all set up like it would be in '69, down to the
carburetor and painted intake manifold, along with a set of
original exhaust manifolds that feed into a fresh dual exhaust
system, so you know it's a great runner. Chevy Orange valve covers
match the block, and the blacked-out snorkeled air cleaner adds a
bit of flash for when you want to open the hood at the next cruise
night, while a big radiator keeps it nice and cool up front. A
TH400 3-speed automatic transmission was swapped in favor of the
original Powerglide and it makes every drive a pleasure, and with
new components like a fresh shocks and newer gas tank underneath,
you can cruise without a care. Power steering promotes effortless
two-finger cruising, while power brakes help stop the Chevelle on a
dime. Classic Rally wheels and grippy 215/70/15 BFGoodrich
white-letter radials give it just the right look to finish of this
survivor-grade beauty.
A nice vintage hardtop with a lot going for it, you can enjoy this
dialed-in V8 Chevelle for just pennies on the dollar compared to a
big block SS. Call today!
