22 767 Miles/NM 300hp 350ci V8/NM TH400 Auto/3.08 Posi/Time Capsule Interior

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The sales brochure in 1969 claimed that the car had a gauge ”for everything but your blood pressure”. ”Tachometer, ammeter, oil pressure, sweep second rally clock, fuel gauge, mileage and trip odometer, warning lights for seat belts, headlight position and door ajar. The center console houses fingertip controls for the heater, defroster, radio, vents, ashtray, cigarette lighter, shift lever and parking brake, plus an engine rating plate and softly glowing space age fiber optics that monitor outside running lights.”

For consignment, a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette coupe with a title verified 22,767 actual miles. This is a stunning numbers matching example with a 350ci engine under the hood with 300 horsepower. 

Exterior
Eight colors were available in 1969 and this came with paint code 988, otherwise known as Burgundy Poly and it’s a great color for the car, here in lacquer application. Next to the chrome and stainless features, burgundy contrasts sharply to create a dramatic contrast that highlights iconic features such as the side gills, the sculpted 427 style hood, flying buttresses, and coke bottle shape. Fenders arch subtly over the 15-inch Chevrolet Rally wheels and the gently molded rear spoiler that ends up flaring the rear fascia around circle taillights and the Corvette lettering between them. Out back, bonus features include chrome exhaust tips through polished bezels and a shiny luggage rack on the rear deck to assist with road trips. Imperfections include some scratches on the sail panels, edge chips and correction at the top of the hood, other random and minor chips, scratches and inclusions. 

Interior
Buyers could select from eight interior colors too and the original owner checked the box for an interior with monochromatic black coverage that is a fine choice. It begins on the plastic molded door panels with vinyl inserts to soften things up a bit. Vinyl buckets soften things even more, sporty for the time, and including head restraints and both present nicely. The steering wheel is also consistent with the times leads to black faced gauges including a speedometer that reaches 160mph. Black plastic surrounds the vast gauge package in the center stack which is followed by an AM/FM radio, indicator lights, then the center console itself, all with some typical patina. This has the vent controls, shift diagram, spec plate, and of course, the shifter itself, in this case, leather handled with a red center cap bearing the crossed flag emblem. Black carpet covers the floor and the rear cargo area in very good condition.

Drivetrain
The crowded bay holds the numbers matching 350ci V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor and horsepower rating of 300. Behind it, it’s partner since day one, the numbers matching TH400 3-speed automatic transmission which spins the driveshaft back to the rear axle with 3.08 gears and Positraction. Power brakes, power steering and air conditioning are all on board, which accounts for the crowded but clean bay.

Undercarriage
Surface rust on the exhaust but the rest is clean, dry and well preserved. There’s even a wax pencil mark! Dual exhaust travel through stock style mufflers in back, then exit promptly though the rear valance and polished tips. Power disc brakes are on all four wheels and the fully independent suspension with frame anchored differential unit and transverse leaf springs help keep the rear planted and coil springs live up front.

Drive-Ability
Wow...a genuine time capsule here, right back to 1969. The car starts, idles and runs well as we roll this crimson tide around the test loop where it displays good power and of course, great handling. We note it pulls right on braking. Functionally speaking, the A/C is not working, the wipers turn on but don’t shut off and the cowl doesn’t close, and the headlight doors open when the car is started but don’t close until it is shut off. Beyond these items, all operations work as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. 

If we had to put quick selling cars in a column here at Classic Auto Mall, ’69 Corvettes would be right up there. Clean examples like this almost always find a new home and with its lacquer paint and T-tops, this wine colored beauty is ready for uncorking.

194379S729904

1-Chevrolet
94-Corvette
37-Coupe
9-1969
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
729904-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

N17-September 17th
TRIM ZQ4-Black Vinyl
PAINT 988-Burgundy Poly

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