1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Coupe

V8

Manual

194379SXXXXXX

Clear

1969 Chevrolet Corvette. This may be the most inexpensive 1969 Big Block L71 Corvette you will ever find. This is a non matching numbers engine and is a 454. M22 4 speed transmission. It does run. It has manual steering and brakes. It has the large fuel line and the HD sway bars. L88 hood still has the holes on the inside where the 427 numbers were mounted including the airbox.The tach is the 6500 redline. 80 p.s.i. oil pressure gauge. The console faceplate is original 427/435. Radio delete. Best of all the original color is 900/Tuxedo Black. The trim tag: Trim 2C4- Standard Black Build K13- June 13 1969 Paint 900- Tuxedo Black M22- 3925661 Build is 1970 History The car was purchased in the early 1980's by the former owner. In conversation with the former owner he stated that when he bought the Corvette it was just an average used car. At the time no premium was added because of its rarity because it wasn't rare. It was a car just like any other. The car didn't have the original motor then. He always thought it was cool that it was a 427/435. It is also noted that at the time no one was making clones. He sold his mint 69 SS396 Chevelle to purchase this Corvette. It was purchased at a used car lot in Southern Ohio. The car had a rough life having been raced as it still has a fuel shut off on the back of the frame. Through the years many items were rebuilt and serviced as needed. The 454 was overhauled and has about 10K miles on it. The M22 was also overhauled. Since his ownership it was never in an accident. As far as I can tell the car has been parked since around 1998 possibly prior. He had always intended on keeping it. Things changed in his life and his family had no real interest in it. The last two pics are of the car when found. The car needs a full restoration. It does run but won't stop. The brakes have had stainless caliper inserts and will need bled and adjusted. I want to note that the hood on the inside when opened you can see the holes were the 427 numbers were patched over. Also where the airbox was mounted. Under the car the frame looks good. The former owner stated that the cage was good. The only rust that stands out is the bottom of the radiator support. It is a piece that is bolt on. May or may not be more. I have not had it on a lift for a full inspection. The piece under the radiator support bolts on and would be an easy replacement. No attempt was made to determine if there is a tank sticker. The paint is scratched and is flaking in places. Doors open and shut. Looks like the passenger door was chipped apparently something in the garage wedged between it and the fender. When pics were taken the ground was not level and the sun was out in full effect. I am no expert on Corvettes. I have had them years ago and may know more then most but again am no expert. Please ask questions and make your decision based on your own due diligence.. With the options and color this is a rare in demand Corvette. There is no better investment. It was built when the Corvette was the ultimate no BS performance car. Many of the mechanical you would need to do on a vintage Vette such as wheel bearings/suspension/cooling system have already been upgraded. Would make a fairly easy restoration. Paint and interior. Use as is and leave the engine in place. I do have a source that has a drop in 1969 COPO 427 pretty cheap considering. I am not into trades unless maybe a 55 Chevy Gasser or ? An AMX or interesting American Motors (AMC) car or parts a PLUS. I will consider a cash offer and will reserve to end the sale early if a suitable offer is accepted. If cash offer is accepted OR the auction ends with a winning bidder a $1000. non refundable deposit must be made. I do not accept paypal on vehicle sales. If offering a vehicle and cash it must be delivered to my location. Ohio 45640. If you have questions please use the ebay ask a question tab. Many times I am asked to call when the simple things can be addressed through email. Since the vehicle is not parked in my living room or close I'll have to make a trip to my wearhouse for a description. So please email your concerns first. If you are not satisfied and/or need more info and wish to speak to me directly I will forward my number. Be advised. I work 40-60 hours a week. I will respond at my earliest. I am old school and only use my smart phone to talk on. So I am responding when I am home. Thanks for understanding. If you are outside the US and want to bid or make an offer please email. I will work with you and assist in arrangements to ship outside the US Auction Terms 1. All bid prices and payments are in U.S. currency only. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect, or damage. 2. To be fair to all bidders your winning bid is the price No negotiations will be made. 3. You must be 18 or older to bid. Please remember that by placing a bid you are entering into a legally binding contract and are committed to buying the vehicle described in this listing in which I have done my best to accurately do. If you are not sure about something, please ask. Do not assume that anything not listed is included in the sale. 4. If you do not intend to purchase the vehicle as described, please do not bid. Please only bid what you are willing to pay. This is not an auction for the “option to buy” and/or “inspect” the vehicle after the sale. 5. Please feel free to contact me with any questions before bidding my personal email mikeps AT zoomnet.net . I will respond at my earliest opportunity. 6. This vehicle lot is available for personal inspection. I invite you to visit. It is up to the bidder to inspect the car before the end of the auction. There will be no inspections after the auction and during pickup. The car will not be sold to anyone making an inspection before the auction is over. This is to be fair to everyone. If making a trip for inspection you will have to go home and bid just like everyone else. 7. I reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation or closure. I reserve the right to cancel bidders with excessive negative feedback solely at my discretion. 8. Many banks and credit unions do not finance older vehicles and/or with high mileage. If you plan to finance, please make sure your financial institution accepts this aged vehicle and its mileage, and arrange financing before bidding. 9. I cannot accept any bid retractions in the last 24 hours of the auction. 10. This vehicle is sold “as-is, where-is and as seen in the pics" with no warranties expressed or implied. 11. I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle, but shall not be held responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and make no warranty in connection herewith. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the bidder’s responsibility to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied him or herself as to the vehicle’s condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment only. 12. I assume no responsibility for any repairs that were made prior to sale of this vehicle. I will not make repairs nor will I pay you for any repairs after the sale. 13. Final or closing bid price does not include any documentation, shipping, travel, taxes, title, or registration fees. Buyer is responsible for any applicable title transfer fees, as well as federal, state, or local taxes, personal transportation costs, or shipping expenses resulting from the sale. This means simply if you are out of stat you will pay applicable fees in your state 14. I bear no liability and shall be held harmless for any complications, expenses, or damages resulting from a failure to meet these terms as they have been set forth and established herein. I will also not be held liable for any future damage or lawsuit for and as a result of selling said vehicle in as is condition. 15. All sales are final. You are buying as is and as seen. Know and understand what you are buying before you bid. 16. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to eBay, and negative feedback will be posted. 17. Non-paying bidders, unqualified bidding, bid shielding, auction interference, or any type of harassment will be dealt with according to eBay Rules, local law, and may include, but not limited to legal action and applicable fees, loss of deposit, or any other necessary expenses. 18. Placing a bid or offer on this vehicle constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions and acknowledgement that the bidder has read and understands all the information presented. If needed get your better half or the decision maker to read along too so it is alright with them. Payment Terms 1. The winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours after the auction end and make arrangements for payment at that time. If no contact is made within 24 hours, I reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. 2. $1000.00 is the deposit and must be received within 48 hours of auction end and will be non refundable. We do accept pay pall however not on vehicle sales. So please do not make travel plans if the deposit has not been recieved. It doesn't matter if you are located 5 miles away or 5000 miles. The deposit must be made no exceptions. This is a serious auction and the terms are to identify deadbeats early on in the process. 3. Final payment must be received within 5 business days after close of auction. 4. Payment can be made by cashier’s check, money order, or by bank wire transfer. I will not accept credit cards or Pay pal. Shipping Terms 1. Purchaser to arrange for and pay any shipping costs. 2. Buyer is responsible for pick up or shipping of this vehicle within 3 weeks firm of auction end. If you wish to contract with a shipper, I will gladly cooperate