383-Powered 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Four-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

“You still don’t have to beware of substitutes. There aren’t any.” When GM revealed the 1969 Corvette, the brochure made it very clear that they were proud of their sports car. Introduced for the 1968 model year, the third generation (C3) Corvette Stingray featured either a T-Top Coupe or Convertible model, the exterior design characterized by voluptuous fender flares and vacuum-operated pop-up headlights.

It also delivered a completely redesigned interior with an aircraft inspired instrument cluster described by Chevrolet as “if it has anything to do with the engine, there’s a gauge for it.” Utilizing the well-proven chassis components from the C2, the C3 offered independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and a slate of seven powerful V8 engines. Yet even with the base 300 horsepower engine, Road & Track magazine recorded a 132-mph top speed, far above that of comparable contemporary sports cars.

This 1969 Corvette Convertible catches your eye with a 2007 repaint, wears an updated interior with comfortable C5 leather seats and digital gauges, and is motivated by a powerful 383 cu-in V8 for increased performance.

Highlights 

• Timeless early C3 styling with a host of upgrades 

• 383 stroker Chevrolet V8 built in 2006, less than 3,000 miles on engine 

• Muncie four-speed manual transmission 

• Refinished in 2005 Corvette dark red with burgundy and black interior 

• Tan convertible top 

• Upgraded interior including 2001 C5 seats, tilt/telescope steering column, and digital gauges 

• The chassis number (194679S712021) decodes as: 

• 1 – Chevrolet 

• 9 – Corvette 

• 4 – V8 engine 

• 67 – Convertible 

• 9 – 1969 

• S – St. Louis, MO assembly plant 

• 712021 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• 15x8-inch Vision Rally wheels with new trim rings and 1967 center caps  

• 215/70R15 front, 255/60R15 rear Cooper Cobra tires 

• Power brakes with new calipers, pads, rotors, and master cylinder last year 

• Aluminum radiator with electric fan 

• Edelbrock EPS intake manifold and 750-cfm carburetor (rebuilt last year) 

• GM cylinder heads 

• Four-bolt main caps 

• Roller camshaft and valvetrain 

• High-torque starter 

• 3.55:1 rear gears 

• Aftermarket valve covers 

• Headers with side pipes 

• New rear leaf spring and tubular control arms 

• Digital tachometer, oil pressure, oil temp, water temp, and fuel level gauges 

• Hurst shifter 

• Custom door panels and center console 

• Aftermarket wood-rimmed steering wheel with Corvette center 

• Alpine stereo with aftermarket speaker box 

• Black cowl induction style hood 

• Recent oil, filter, and coolant change 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint scratch by passenger side door lock 

• Paint blister next to convertible top, four inches from driver side back door edge 

• Minor paint chips under front bumper 

• Paint is burning off of side pipes 

• Minor scuffs and carpet wear in footwells 

Included 

• Keys 

• New heater core 

• Original gauges 

• Custom fit car cover 

Ownership History

Title in seller’s name.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811‬ email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com