1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible SS Tribute

Description

Announced as “America’s most popular mid-size car,” the 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle debuted with revised front-end styling featuring quad headlights and a new grille. The updated Chevelle offered a variety of body styles, from a two-door Sport Coupe all the way up to a spacious four-door Station Wagon, along with an assortment of trim levels that allowed it to appeal to a vast range of buyers.  

For the thrill-seeking customer, Chevrolet offered the Super Sport (or SS) package as an engine and styling option on its 1969 Malibu and Chevelle models. Identified as RPO code “Z25” on the build sheet, this option gave customers the legendary Mark IV 396 cu-in big-block V8 and additional Super Sport equipment like specific emblems on the grille, front fenders, and the blacked out taillamp panel, with the SS package also featuring a domed hood and power front disc brakes. The 1969 Chevelle was the most popular muscle car in America that year, surpassing the Pontiac GTO as number one.  

This classic Chevelle convertible has been updated to SS 396 trim, but it is powered by a newer 454 Big Block. 

Highlights 

• Classic 1969 Chevelle convertible upgraded with full SS 396 trim 

• Powered by a 454 big-block V8 with Turbo 350 automatic transmission 

• Factory black vinyl interior with split bench front seat 

• Power steering and brakes 

• Positraction differential 

• The chassis number (136679B384805) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet  

  • 36 – Chevelle Malibu  

  • 67 – Convertible  

  • 9 – 1969 model year  

  • B – Baltimore, Maryland, final assembly plant  

  • 384805 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• This 1969 Chevelle convertible has been upgraded with: 

  • Factory steel SS wheels with chrome trim rings 

  • HEI ignition 

  • Holley aluminum intake manifold 

  • Chrome valve covers 

  • Aluminum radiator 

  • Six-blade clutch fan 

  • Hooker headers 

  • Dual Flowmaster exhaust 

  • Chrome exhaust tips 

  • Black vinyl stripes 

  • Tilt steering column 

  • Factory air conditioning 

• Owner upgrades and repairs in 2017 include: 

  • Replaced old instrument cluster and front dash floor lights with new LED lights  

  • Replaced the oil pressure sending unit to oil pressure gauge  

  • Replaced radio with modern retro style radio with Bluetooth and SiriusXM capability  

  • Replaced Carburetor with a Holley 4150 electric choke  

  • Replaced carburetor base gasket  

  • Installed new alternator   

• Owner upgrades and repairs in 2017 include: 

  • Four new BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires: 215/65R15 front, 275/60R15 rear 

  • New chassis idler arm  

  • New Pitman arm  

  • MasterPro Chassis sway link kit  

  • Sway Bar End Links  

  • Precision Fuel Pump 

Known Imperfections 

• Heater and air conditioning are inoperable 

• Minor paint blemishes 

• Hood is out of alignment 

• Wiring to the radio is not always reliable 

• Power convertible top works well, but one of the cross bars is broken 

• Speedometer stopped working about five miles ago 

• The driver’s side and passenger side door windows leaves about half-inch opening between the glass and top when the power top is up 

• Windshield washers inoperable 

Included 

• Brand new never used custom fit car cover  

• Reprint of 1969 Camaro-Chevelle-Nova Owner’s manual  

• Spare tire in trunk  

• Convertible top boot cover 

Ownership History 

The consignor has owned this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible since 2017 and has always been garaged.