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 to make it look its best, and
there's just nothing like a shiny black car to get attention. It's
also worth mentioning that the headlights work properly, although
the wiper door is fussy (which is quite common), and 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. Pull the
T-tops and go have fun! The black vinyl interior is largely
original save for the carpets, and it remains in fantastic
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 is more than adequate for the
small block's output 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 great
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.
