1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 350/350 4-Speed

Description

“The Corvette driver will be tired of smiling long before he’s tired of the car,” wrote Car Life magazine in 1969. 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 LeMans Blue 1969 Stingray Coupe features the performance L46 350 cu-in V8 engine producing 350 horsepower through a M20 Muncie four-speed manual transmission. The C3 Coupe pioneered the T-Top roof, allowing both enclosed comfort and open-air enjoyment, and this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L46 Coupe is ready to produce a long-lasting smile on the face of its new owner. 

Highlights 

• L46 350 cu-in V8 engine producing 350 horsepower 

• Engine stamp matches chassis number 

• M20 four-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in LeMans Blue (976) over Bright Blue (411) vinyl upholstery

• T-Top roof and removable rear window 

• Options include but are not limited to: 

  • A82 – Headrests ($17.95) 

  • L46 – 300 hp 350 cu-in V8 ($221.20) 

  • J50 – Power brakes ($42.15) 

  • M20 – Four-speed wide-ratio manual transmission ($184.80) 

  • N40 – Power Steering ($105.35) 

  • TJ2 – Front fender louver trim ($21.10) 

  • U69 – Delco AM/FM radio ($172.75) 

• The chassis number (194379S737160) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 9 – Corvette 

  • 4 – V8 engine (all types) 

  • 37 – Corvette Coupe 

  • 9 – 1969 Model Year 

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri, assembly plant 

  • 737160 – Serial number beginning with 700001 

• This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 15,114 miles at the time of listing, believed since restoration; however, the true mileage is unknown     

Features 

• Factory Rally wheels and BFGoodrich White Letter Radial T/A tires 

• Four-wheel independent suspension 

• Four-wheel power disc brakes 

• Pop-up headlights 

• Aircraft-inspired instrument cluster 

• Chrome bumpers, front and rear  

• Driver’s side exterior rearview mirror 

• Dual-speed windshield wipers 

• Back-up lights 

• Dual padded sun visors 

• Bucket seats  

• Lap seatbelts 

• Map pocket 

• Manual windows 

• Headlamp-on reminder 

• Center-fill fueling 

• Dual chrome exhaust outlets 

Known Imperfections 

• This 1969 Corvette has a survivor feel with minor paint imperfections that come with age 

Ownership History 

A sticker on the door indicates this Corvette may have been sold at Means Chevrolet-Olds, Inc. in Ipswich, Massachusetts  

Additional Notes  

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.