Vehicle Description
There are not many people out there who retain a car for a long
term. Most classic cars have drifted from one owner to the next,
and with each exchange of the keys, a little of the vehicle's
history is lost to time. Fortunately, that is not the case with
this particular 1969 Corvette. This Corvette is unique, not just in
the fact is a factory black car, but more importantly, it is a one
owner car since new. That's right, almost 54 years the keys have
only jiggled around in one pocket. What that means is the history
and documentation available for this car far outstrips what is
found on most classic cars, even in the overly documented world of
Corvettes. Picture this if you will, it is a sunny afternoon in May
of 1969. One Mr. Edward R. Staszak of Redondo Beach California
strolls into Harry Mann Chevrolet in Los Angeles and drives out in
a Tuxedo Black, big block Corvette Coupe. Not a 390hp or 400hp car
either, but a top-of-the-line L71 435hp Tri-Power Turbo-Jet 427
backed up with a M21 close ratio four speed manual transmission. We
know that this car was built by Chevrolet in this configuration
thanks to the factory window sticker that has been preserved with
the car. This also confirms that this black beauty has
Transistorized Ignition, 4.11 Positraction rear axle, F41 Special
Purpose Suspension, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Tilt and
Telescopic Steering Column, AM/FM push button radio, power windows,
soft ray tinted glass, and front fender louver trim. To say this is
a well optioned Corvette would be an understatement. This Corvette
has beauty, power, and luxury. The American Mags the car still
wears to this day were installed by Harry Mann Chevrolet before the
car was delivered to the owner at his request. These are actual
period pieces, not replicas, and exude late 60's style and taste.
The 427 engines, while powerful and torquey, were not without
fault. One of the common maladies in the day were bent pushrods and
broken valve springs. This particular Corvette suffered these
problems to the point that GM warrantied the engine in 1971. Out
went the original long block, and in its place went a replacement
427. This engine wears an engine stamping of CE951864. The CE
stands for Chevrolet Engine and was stamped on warranty blocks
produced at the Tonawanda New York engine plant. The 9 is the year
it was produced, so it is a period 69' block, and the 51864 is the
sequence number. These numbers started at 50000 and ran to 79999.
The original owner was proud of his Corvette, and rightfully so,
and attempted to keep it as original as possible through the years
while still driving and enjoying the Vette as it was meant to be.
The interior is original excluding new carpets installed in 1981,
engine overhaul in 1990 at 144,000 miles, Tri-Power overhaul in
2011, and new paint in 2022. This Corvette has extensive service
records from 1969 to present day. I don't think the owner ever
threw anything out if it had anything to do with this prized Vette.
The original owner's manual and protecto-o-plate are still present
and accounted for, along with the original finance documents and
title history. This Corvette has never seen snow and has lived a
pampered and garaged life in sunny California and Florida. This is
a chance to own one of the most highly documented Corvettes on the
market today, and to write the next chapter in this classic
Corvette's story. Contact Brian at 352-307-1968 and take this black
beauty home today! Financing and transport services are available!
FEES & TAX INFORMATION - We are a licensed dealer in the State of
Florida and adhere to all state and federal laws and regulations
concerning the sale of a used vehicle. All applicable taxes and
fees will be charged accordingly as required by the State of
Florida. A fee of $495.00 will be charged to process the vehicle.
Classic Car Quality Disclaimer: We do our best to inspect, drive
our vehicles, and note any imperfections in the advertisement and
pre sale. However, due to the nature of classic automobiles we
cannot guarantee that every function, electrical or mechanical
etc., will work as it should. These components will need upkeep and
attention. In addition, often these vehicles can sit for periods of
time and once you begin to drive them issues can arise without
warning. Please make sure you are comfortable with this before
buying a vintage automobile. We did NOT build or restore the
vehicle. Vehicles are sold AS-IS, with all faults known/unknown and
with no implied warranty. Pre-Purchase inspections are welcome, we
describe these vehicles to the best of our knowledge.