If there were an automotive recipe for freedom, more likely than
not, it would include a thumping V-8 engine, a convertible top, a
manual transmission, and a classic, sporty look. That's why this
1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible is so captivating. Add to
that, this C3's full black paint, removable body-color hardtop,
chin spoiler, side pipes, wire wheels, and redline tires go along
with its undeniably alluring Coke-bottle shape, and you have an
incredibly collectible car that is unlike any other
third-generation 'Vette out there.
Inside, we find a black vinyl interior. A full-length center
console separates a pair of plush bucket seats, complete with
headrests. A three-spoke, power-assisted steering wheel features a
Crossed Flags center cap and sits ahead of a large 160 mph
speedometer and a matching 7,000 rpm tachometer. The center console
gets fiber-optic headlamp monitoring, analog HVAC controls, a shift
pattern guide, and a small plaque showing off the power specs of
that magnificent 427 under the hood.
Under that signature front-hinged hood, we find a period-correct
427 cubic-inch V-8 engine. Fed by a single four-barrel Rochester
Quadrajet carburetor, this big block eliminates spent gases through
a set of long-tube headers before exiting out of those glorious
side pipes. Power is routed through a tried-and-true
numbers-matching Muncie M21 four-speed manual transmission before
heading out to the Heavy Duty 3.36 Posi rear end, which transfers
those ponies to the pavement via a set of 15-inch wire wheels
wrapped in Redline tires.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Family Owned for 50 Years
• Chin Spoiler
• Removable Hardtop
• Manual Soft Top
• Luggage Rack
• Period Correct 427ci V8
• Quadrajet Carb
• Side Pipes
• Numbers Matching M21 Four Speed
• 3.36 Geared HD Posi Rear
• Wire Wheels
• Redline Tires
• Four Wheel Disc Brakes
• Power Steering
• Receipts
This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible rides on a
factory-style suspension, while four-wheel disc brakes stand ready
to scrub off speed at a moment's notice. Beyond the mechanics, it's
worth noting that this car has been owned by the same family for
more than fifty years!Add it all up, and this stellar C3 delivers
power and performance in a wind-in-your-hair drop-top
configuration, complete with a powerful V-8 and manual
transmission, making it feel like a grin-inducing machine anywhere
it goes. One ride and you'll start to realize what true freedom
feels like. But don't wait, call today!
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