1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427/400 Tripower Convertible on 2040-cars

VIN: 194679S727963 Year: 1969
Interior Color: Black Leather
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Corvette
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Drive Type: U/K
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Mileage: 105,000
Exterior Color: Monaco Orange

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

We've decided to sell our 1969 Corvette.  My wife and I own several old cars,  and even though we are both retired,  we have found that we rarely drive the 69.   This is a super nice older frame off restored car for a serious collector.   The frame off restoration was done in the early 1990's.    This was the cover car used on Tom Falconer's book,   "Original Corvette 1968-1982",  published in 2001.   

 

It's Monaco Orange with a black leather interior.

This is a multiple NCRS Top Flight Award winning car.    It has scored as high as 98.9 % at Chapter,  Regional, and National events.   It is also the recipient of an NCRS Founders Award.

We have owned this car for 16 years.    It is a veteran of 3 NCRS Road tours,   Baltimore to St. Louis (1998),  Baltimore to Bowling Green (2000),  and Baltimore to Montauk LI NY (2000)

It has a no-hit body,  documented by resto photos from the early 1990's

It has the ORIGINAL  427/400  3x2 carb motor,  casting # 3963512,   cast F 30 9  (June 30,  1969).    The original engine stamp reads T0710LN,   Tonawanda,  July 10,   427/400 automatic.  

It has the original THM 400 transmission,  with the CL code.    It it trans #550,   so it was built the 185th. day of 1969,  around June of 69.  

It has the original rear end,   dated 8-13-69,   Aug 13,  1969,    with the AW code (427 HD Posi  3.08 ratio)     I had this rear end rebuilt about 10 years ago,  and installed 3.36 gears in the original case.

The Trim Tag reads   402 (Black Leather)    990 (Monaco Orange paint)   M27 (August 27,  1969 assembly)

The only "numbers" that do not "match" on this car are:

1.  Both cylinder heads.   They're the correct oval port heads,  but have 1968 dates.   (can't see with the valve covers on)

2.  Windshield is a LOF Safety Float replacement.

I have the original tank sticker,  documenting the options of:

1. 427/400  3x2 motor

2. THM 400 trans.

3. ORIGINAL 69 only side exhaust car.

4. PS and PB

5. AM/FM Stereo radio

6. Black leather interior,  Monaco Orange exterior

7. Factory Alarm

8. 3.08 Posi Rear.

9. Auxiliary Body Color Hard Top.   

The tank sticker shows that this was a hard top ONLY car when delivered.  The original orange/black hardtop with the correct dated rear window comes with the car.     Since we have owned it, and back through a few previous owners, this car has had a Saddle Tan soft top.    This soft top was installed after the car was built by Chevrolet.   

I have ownership history back to 1975,   then lost the trail.    The car was originally delivered to G K Chevrolet,   Zone 11,  Dealer 227   in Downers Grove,  Illinois.   I have one large 3 ring binder and several file folders  full of restoration receipts from back in the early 90's and from the time of my ownership.    I have all NCRS judging sheets.    

The car shows 105,000 +/- original miles.    The motor was rebuilt in July of 1988.   It had 89,700 miles on it at the time of rebuild.    The THM trans was rebuilt in July of 1988.

This car was painted in lacquer in 1992.    The paint is starting to show its' age.   It's got several stress cracks around the hood opening.    There are also a number of bubbles appearing in several areas on the body.     The original black leather seat covers have deep cracks.    One actually has a small hole in the base of the crack.      The original door panels and dash are mint.   The chrome and SS are very nice.

The frame is rock solid,  as is the windshield frame.    Everything works,   even the headlight washers if you prime them.     The car sits on 4 excellent Firestone repro Wide O Oval tires.   It has an original Firestone spare.  The car also has a complete working original dated smog system. 

This car is a veteran of many Mason Dixon Vintage Thunder drag race events.    The car turned a best time in the 13.7's,  and consistently runs in the 13.8---13.9 range. 

The car is located near Crystal River,  Florida,  about an hour North of Tampa on the Gulf Coast.  

My wife and I are long time (30+ year) NCRS members,  both  200+ Level Master Judges. This is a slick rare old car,  with rare options, that could use a facelift to be concours prepared.   The car would easily garner a Top Flight Award as it sits today.  

I will be happy to assist with arranging auto transportation.   Any transportation fees will be the responibility of the buyer,  as will sales taxes,  license fees,  etc.

I will be happy to pick anyone up at the Tampa,  FL airport if they want to look at the car.

There are no guarantees or warranties with this car.    I'm a hobbyist,   not a dealer.  

I will accept PayPal as a deposit.   Cash,  certified check,  cashier's check  or wire transfer accepted for payment within 7 days.    I will wait for any of these transactions to clear the bank. 

If you have any questions, EMail me or post them here. Thank you.