1969 Chevrolet Corvette for sale $44,995
| 1969 Chevrolet Corvette $44,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $44,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
The story on this 1969 Corvette Stingray convertible is one of those cleanand#44; honest cars that doesnt require cubic dollars to purchase yet delivers a high-quality pedigree that certainly adds to the ownership experience. It offers a matching numbers 427and#44; a great color combinationand#44; and nice perks like a modern overdrive transmission and a removable hardtop. Daytona Yellow makes this sleek Vette look period perfectand#44; and given that its had a recent repaintand#44; it should be no surprise that it remains in great condition. It was completed about three years ago and the finish keeps that original single-stage look that works so welland#44; and even after 45 yearsand#44; this shape remains one of the most attractive in the entire automotive kingdom. There are no gaudy stripes or styling add-onsand#44; which speaks volumes about the integrity of the designand#44; and for many the earliest C3s are the best of the bunch with their chrome bumpers and hidden windshield wipers. It does wear a correct vented big block hood with 427 calloutsand#44; and it comes by those honestlyand#44; so the car will get a lot of respect on the street. Its not perfect and probably wasnt intended to beand#44; but for a car thats ready to drive anywhereand#44; anytimeand#44; it looks like a million bucks. Those aforementioned chrome bumpers look great and youll note that the Stingray badges above the side vents are now one wordand#44; not two as with the earlier C2 cars. The black interior contrasts perfectly with the bright Daytona Yellow paint and with a few well-chosen optionsand#44; this Corvette becomes a great grand-touring machine rather than a hardcore sports car. The interior is completely restored including the seat covers and carpetsand#44; which gives it a polishedand#44; high-quality look. The most notable upgrade is the fact that there are now four forward gears in the automatic transmissionand#44; thanks to a 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive upgradeand#44; and its an invisible change that makes this car a joy to drive. The original gauges are remarkably clear and bright and you cant argue with how well the interior works from a drivers standpointand#44; with everything within easy reach. A factory AM radio still delivers decent sound and the cool fiber-optic lamp monitors are always fascinating for first-time Corvette owners. The black vinyl folding convertible top stows under the rear deck and a removable hardtop thats been color-matched to the bodywork seals it up as tightly as a coupe and gives it a unique look. The 427 cubic inch L36 V8 is this cars originaland#44; matching-numbers engine and makes a substantial 390 horsepower. With endless reserves of torque and an attitude that practically invites you to plant your foot on the floorand#44; its a blast to drive. It looks great with a few added chrome piecesand#44; including the alternatorand#44; which works well with the open-element air cleaner and shiny chrome valve covers. The block has been recently painted to brighten the engine compartmentand#44; but theres also a lot of original componentry that still works and looks great. Long-tube headers are ceramic-coated and feed a throaty exhaust system that tucks up tight under the floorand#44; so there are no ground clearance issues. The aforementioned 700R4 transmission totally transforms this big block Vetteand#44; turning it into a superb high-speed cruiser thanks to the towering overdrive gear. Shiny Rally wheels with relatively recent 255/60/15 radials mean the car rides and handles well with a traditional Corvette look. Any Corvette with a 427 in it is specialand#44; and this brilliant ragtop with its matching-numbers engine and upgraded transmissionand#44; is a funand#44; flashy Corvette with a great pedigree. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 42.0% below market avg. What's this? |