1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 350/350 Four-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.” The C3 Coupe pioneered the T-Top roof, allowing both enclosed comfort and open-air enjoyment. 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 Stingray Coupe features the performance L46 350 cu-in V8 engine producing 350 horsepower through a M20 Muncie four-speed manual transmission. It’s been in the same family since 1970 and has the custom Sunburst Orange paint and tasteful body and engine updates that still produces a long-lasting smile. 

Highlights 

• L46 350 cu-in V8 engine producing 350 horsepower  

• Engine stamp matches chassis number  

• M20 four-speed manual transmission  

• Resprayed in custom Sunburst Orange over a standard black vinyl interior 

• T-Top roof and removable rear window 

• Factory options on this 1969 Corvette include: 

  • A01 – Soft Ray tinted glass ($16.90) 

  • A82 – Headrests ($17.95)  

  • G81 – Positraction rear axle ($46.50) 

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

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

  • N40 – Power Steering ($105.35)  

  • PT7 – F70x15 whitewall tires ($31.30) 

  • TJ2 – Front fender louver trim ($21.10)  

  • UA6 – Audio alarm system ($26.35) 

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

• The chassis number (194379S707495) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet  

  • 9 – Corvette  

  • 4 – V8 engine (all types)  

  • 37 – Corvette Coupe  

  • 9 – 1969 Model Year  

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri, assembly plant  

  • 707495 – Serial number beginning with 700001 

Features 

• Updates and maintenance on this 1969 Corvette Stingray Coupe include: 

  • Custom “Sunburst Orange” paint (2014)  

  • New carpet and seat covers (2014) 

  • Custom insulated fiberglass exhaust covers (one of a kind)  

  • Two-inch fender flairs 

  • Upgraded fuel (carburetor) and MSD ignition system (2019)  

  • New Clutch (2024) 

  • New battery and battery cables (2025) 

Known Imperfections 

• Speedometer in not working 

• Some rubber trim around the driver and passenger windows are showing wear 

• Drivers and passenger windows not flush when closed at T-Top due to seal wear 

• Clock is not operational 

• Horn is not operational

Included 

• Keys 

• Owner’s manual 

• 1969 Corvette brochure 

• Original Bill of Sale and Purchase Agreement 

• Original aluminum valve covers 

Ownership History 

This 1969 Corvette Stingray L46 Coupe was sold new at Blaushild’s Chevrolet in Shaker Heights, Ohio on 10 February 1969. The consignor reports, “This car has been in my family since 1970. My father purchased it from his good friend, and I acquired it in 2014. This is numbers matching car and it is in immaculate condition. This is an award-winning Corvette with several "Best in Class" awards received throughout her career.”