Vehicle Description
HZ-coded 350/300 with a stamping pad that matches the VIN.
Automatic transmission. Awesome black-on-black color combination.
Power steering and brakes. Solid birdcage. Newer stainless exhaust.
An affordable early C3 with plenty of power and a great look. Is
there anything that looks better than a sinister black Stingray?
The angular bodywork has aged rather well and the early cars, like
this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, are seeing some strong gains in the
market. The shiny chrome bumpers are a big part of that, giving the
car a classic look and enough bright trim to offset all that black
paint. It's probably worth noting that this car was originally code
990 Monaco Orange, but a few years ago it got a comprehensive
respray in Tuxedo Black that we think makes the car look fantastic.
We gave it a good buff and clean-up, and there's just nothing like
a shiny black car to get attention. It's also worth mentioning that
the headlights work properly (albeit slowly), but the wiper door is
a little fussy (which is quite common). All the chrome and
stainless trim is very good to excellent. There are no add-on
spoilers or flares, no questionable pinstripe choices, just a nasty
black 'Vette that makes a statement wherever it goes. It's not a
perfect car, but it's the kind where you can just pull the T-tops
and go have fun! The black vinyl interior is largely original save
for the carpets, and it remains in very good condition. The
high-back buckets are still comfortable and look right in the
vintage Corvette cockpit. Once you're settled in, you'll find a
comprehensive set of gauges, a tilt steering column, and an
upgraded AM/FM radio in the center stack. All the gauges work
except the clock and even the seat belt warning light with its
cancel button is still operational. In fact, that's why we like
this car?it's somewhat light on options but that means a lot less
to break. No power windows and no fussy A/C system. However, it
does have the standard fiber-optic headlight monitoring system,
which, remarkably, is still operational. The newer carpets are
protected by Corvette-logo rubber floor mats, which is a good idea
for a car that's going to be driven, and the cargo bay is big
enough for a few bags on a weekend getaway. Solid T-tops fit snugly
with good weather seals, making this a car that's comfortable year
'round. The 350 cubic inch V8 made its debut in the Corvette in
1969, with this one being the 300-horsepower variant. The numbers
stamped on the stamping pad match the VIN and it has a correct HZ
suffix code, denoting a 300-horsepower variant with an automatic
transmission. We don't have any records on rebuilds, but as a small
block Chevy, it's probably the most reliable machine ever made by
man and this one runs quite well. It starts easily, idles nicely,
and pulls the coupe around with authority?even though it's the
'base' engine, 300 horsepower is nothing to sneeze at! It's nicely
detailed with Chevy Orange on the block, an aluminum intake, chrome
valve covers, and an open-element air cleaner with the right decal
on top. The water pump, alternator, and master cylinder are recent,
and with a giant radiator up front, it shrugs off hot days on the
road. The TH400 3-speed automatic feels like it has a shift kit
installed, so it snaps off instantaneous shifts and feeds a set of
2.41 gears out back. The frame is solid, the 'birdcage' areas are
not rusted, and the areas ahead of the rear wheels look good?this
is not a car that spent its life out in the elements. There's a
newer exhaust system that sounds great save for a minor exhaust
leak at the manifold that goes away once it warms up, and it
terminates in stainless mufflers and polished tips in back. Rallye
wheels with spinner center caps look suitably sporting and carry a
set of fat 245/60/15 Goodyear radials of indeterminate age.
Documentation includes the original owner's manual. This is one of
those Corvettes that simply works right. You don't have to fret
over your 'investment' or worry when you're out on the road and the
skies turn cloudy. It has a good pedigree that will preserve its
value now and in the future, and you just can't go wrong with a
shiny black Corvette. Simple, rugged, and ready to rock, it's a
great tool for having fun in the summer. Call today!Harwood Motors
always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections
of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
