1969 Chevrolet Corvette on 2040-cars
Buckhead, Georgia, United States
This is my 1969 Chevrolet Corvette with all matching numbers engine, transmission and rear end. It's an extremely original car that retains all of what was installed at the factory with the exception of what needed to be replaced for drivability and safety. Interestingly, up until the time I bought it, this car has spent all 46 years of it's life with the first two owners within a few miles of the original selling dealership. The original owner special ordered it in January 1969, received it in April and kept it for the next 41 years! The odometer is currently showing 32,905 miles and after thoroughly going over the car, I believe it to be correct. Everything seems to be in good working order and even all the factory installed glass is still present. It was ordered with the following options according to the tank sticker: 427 CI - 390 HP Turbo Jet V8, 4-speed close ratio transmission, posi-traction 3:36 rear end, tilt-telescopic steering wheel, soft ray tinted glass, rear window defroster, F70-15 red stripe tires, special wheel covers, front fender louvers with trim, AM/FM radio in Fathom green with black interior.
I have the original window sticker ($5729.05 MSRP), protecto plate, warranty papers, owner’s manual, key number knock outs (rare), special order receipt with the $100 deposit check, paid in full delivery bill of sale receipt and the canceled check for the remaining balance of $5249.85 dated April 3, 1969. The original owner drove it approximately 18,343 miles up until late 1974 when he parked it in his furniture warehouse only to be taken out occasionally. He only added about 11,254 more miles over the next 15 years when the car needed a new AC Delco carburetor (I have the one that was removed) installed August 2,1989 with 29,597 miles. The points and condenser were also replaced. The gas tank developed a leak and was replaced with a new one March 26, 1990. I have the original tank with the infamous broadcast sheet still attached! New Firestone F70-15 red stripe bias ply tires were installed June 13, 1990 (still on the car with no signs of dry rot). Four new brake calipers with stainless piston sleeves were installed June 25, 1996 (I have the original calipers). The exhaust pipes are stainless steel and both mufflers were replaced with OE style from "Corvette Central" June 22, 2011. This year, the distributor cap, rotor button and spark plugs were replaced. The car starts, runs, drives very well.
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