Vehicle Description
You might see cars similar to this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Restomod
rumble into major car shows and win trophies on a regular basis,
but not many have the modern horsepower to back up the look like
this one does. Packing a thumping 5.3L LS Vortec V8 that's matched
to an 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission, and featuring a slick
black paint job wrapped around a comfortable black bucket seat
interior, this is a vintage alpha predator with killer good-looks
that's ready to dominate the game.
What they say about dark paint is true (it betrays bad bodywork),
and it's very clear that someone spent A LOT of time on the
bodywork of this Chevelle before the black paint went on. The '69
Chevelles always look best in dark colors, and with a classic white
stripe set-up, this one has a simple, brutal look that's extremely
appealing. They didn't add an obnoxious hood, but instead chose to
go with a moderate dual-cowl unit that only previews the violent
snarl underneath, without fully advertising it. Gaps are good all
around, which shouldn't be surprising, and the result is a car that
fits together very well, with doors and a deck lid that shut fairly
effortlessly for a car this size. The two-stage urethane paint has
a great shine and depth, which is what you need with darker colors
to get maximum effect, and the deep finish really makes the
stainless trim and chrome pop. It's not a perfect show car, as
there a couple minor imperfections, but nevertheless the curb
appeal is through the roof. Bright bumpers fore and aft, a
blacked-out grille with chrome horizontal bars, and clear
"Chevelle" script emblems all make this car look perfectly put
together, and almost anyone can instantly tell this one is
something special with just a quick glance.
From behind the wheel, you'd never realize that this Chevelle was
so heavily fortified with modern performance goodies under the
hood... until you turn the key. Black buckets, a center console,
and an SS-spec steering wheel closely re-create 1969 inside and
it's all in great shape with a scant 57 break-in miles on the
build. The horseshoe shifter looks all-stock and faithfully manages
the overdrive transmission below, and the restored dash now
features a bezel filled with a full array of digital instruments.
Plush black carpets and fresh-looking SS door panels continue the
theme, and with an investment into some rubber mats for the floors,
it'll look good for years to come. A Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo
manages upgraded speakers stashed throughout the cabin, and this
'69 also come equipped with an OBD-2 hook-up under the dash. The
back seat is also in great shape and barely looks used, while the
headliner is taut and even, suggesting that the guys in charge of
the interior really knew what they were doing. Even the trunk is
simple yet neatly finished, with spray-in spatter paint and plaid
mats that show off just how solid Chevelle really is, and there's
enough room back there to haul all the trophies this Chevelle is
bound to win from your local car show circuit.
The high-powered 5.3L LS Vortec V8 under the hood obviously wasn't
factory-issue, but it's a neat fit in the Chevelle's engine bay
nevertheless. Fuel-injected and packing huge horsepower and plenty
of torque, the entire drivetrain was professionally installed and
wired using modern controllers and a modern wiring harness, and it
runs superbly with the accessories managed by a serpentine system.
Performance goodies include a Fast LSX intake with cold air
induction, a 102mm throttle body, 706 heads, and long-tube headers
that all build horsepower, while an engine dress-up kit with
blacked-out Chevrolet valve covers keep things looking slick under
the hood. Keeping the block nice and cool under all circumstances
is a giant aluminum radiator with dual fans up front, while a
modern accessories keep this baby running like a new car. The 4L60E
4-speed automatic overdrive transmission seems immune to the torque
twisting through it and there's a heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end
that's more than capable of handling all that added power.
Underneath, there's a full-blown custom dual exhaust system with
Borla mufflers that exits under the rear bumper and sounds
spectacular, but it's not so overpowering that your neighbors will
want to move away. It handles superbly with an upgraded suspension
that features newer control arms and shocks up front, newer shocks,
coil springs, and a big sway bar in the rear, power steering, and
power front disc brakes. The builders nailed the stance, too, with
a predatory crouch atop the mean-looking chrome alloys wrapped in
BFGoodrich T/A white-letter radials at all four corners.
You've admired Chevelles like this for a long time, haven't you?
Why not take this one home and be the big fish in the pond for a
change? With only 57 miles on this killer build, this '69 is barely
broken in and ready to dominate for years to come. Call today!
