1969 Chevrolet Corvette

CONVERTIBLE Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Manual

194679S719319

Gasoline

1969 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY CONVERTIBLE 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible 350-300 HP/4-Speed Frame-Off Restoration Engine, Transmission, Differential: Rebuilt, Replaced, Reliable All Steering and Suspension Components: Brand New and Beautiful Interior: New and Spectacular Body and Paint: Red and WOW! Chevrolet Never Assembled a '69 Corvette with This Kind of Quality (Car Does Not Rattle Like so Commonly Found in Vintage Corvettes) 191 Photographs and Two Videos Test Drive Walk Around 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible VIN: 194679S719319 Odometer Currently Reads: 62,134 (Documented by Previous Owners as Original) Engine: 19S719319/V0228HY (original 350/300) Transmission: 3885010/P0412 (Muncie 4-speed) Rear Axle: 1AM 2 25 69 W (3.36 posi) Exterior: Monza Red (originally Fathom Green/983) Interior: Black Vinyl (originally Green/427) Built: 3-17-69 at St. Louis, Missouri Corvette assembly plant Standard Equipment 350/300hp V8 Engine (ZQ3) 4-Wheel Disc Brakes Chrome Open Element Air Cleaner 160 MPH Speedometer with Trip Odometer 7,000 RPM Tachometer and Full Instrumentation Center Console with Engine Rating Plate Fiber Optics Exterior Light Monitoring System Slim-Line Bucket Seats with Headrests (A82) Door Ajar/Headlamp/Seatbelt Warning Lights Competition Steering Wheel Concealed Wipers with Built-In Washers Padded Dash/Visors Chrome Pedal Trim Headlamp Washers 4-Way Hazard Flashers Color Keyed Pushbutton Seatbelts Anti-Theft Ignition Key Warning Buzzer Rear Storage Bins Corvette Rally Wheels 3.36 Rear Differential Full Size Spare (original, never used)/Jack/Tools 20 Gallon Fuel Tank Optional Equipment Muncie 4-Speed Manual Transmission (M20) Power Steering (N40) Positraction (G81) Soft-Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows (A31) Chrome Front Fender Louver Trim (TJ2) Speed Warning Indicator (U15) Additional Equipment Be-Cool Aluminum Cross Flow Radiator Hurst Shifter Dash Cover Kenwood KDC-MP238 CD/Receiver with Remote Pioneer 6x9 Speakers Carpeted Floor Mats BF Goodrich Radial T/A P235/60R15 Center Hub Spinners 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible A short time behind the wheel of this red rocket (1st and 2nd gear ought to do it) will be a thrilling reminder of what Corvettes used to be, if you're old enough. If you're new to old 'Vettes then you've got a lesson waiting for you on how blisteringly fast even small block Corvettes were in 1969. This was when performance took a back seat to nothing, especially in a sultry shaped car with no back seat. The neck snapping thunder of this original numbers matching 350 has been rebuilt, restored and enhanced from the bottom end up. Everything is new almost everywhere you look and it's top quality where it matters most. Whatever makes this frame-off beauty go, stop, turn and just plain feel (and sound) so good has been put together better than any Corvette Chevy produced during this period. Rear differential; new and rebuilt. Transmission; bullet proof. Hurst linkage; new, tight and precise. And, when I say the steering and suspension system is brand new I mean everything, right down to the bushings and cotter pins. Grand Sport front springs, VBP rear transverse and every suspension link, bolt and steering piece make this 1969 Corvette the most buttoned down, rattle free C-3 available for sale today. This car simply does absolutely nothing it is not supposed to do. What it was meant to do however, it does very, very well. If you can get past its eye popping good looks, open the door. Feel how solid that is? This is what happens when pockets are deep and the restoration project is worthy. More important than all new is all functional, including things like the fiber optics light monitoring system. Step on the clutch and tap the key. A well muffled rumble gives just a hint of what this original 350 can do. The Hurst shifter is new car tight and clutch engagement is smooth and progressive. A quick look around to make sure all is clear (and the law is not in sight) and it's time to stand on the loud pedal. My first thought when I put my foot down in this car was, "this is the base engine?" I can promise you, there is nothing basic about the spine chilling acceleration of this stunning car but even better is how buttoned down everything feels. I've driven a lot of old Corvettes but I've never driven a '69 that did not rattle . . . until now. This thing is put together right and the power steering makes enjoying all this extreme competence . . . enjoyable. The work and expense getting the suspension, steering and drive train dialed in at this level can be felt through the pedals, at the wheel and the seat of the pants. It is no exaggeration to say that although not perfect, this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible is easily the finest early C-3 I have ever seen and no matter what your expectations are, this incredible car will easily exceed them. Want a sizzling Stingray restored to better than new and is ready right now, for a trip to the other side of town or a trouble free journey across the nation? (can you say, Power Tour?) I tell myself every night that I am not going to drive this car home again, I must get it listed for sale - that's the business I'm in after all. When you see this Stingray, red and ready in your driveway, you'll know what I'm talking about. Included With the Car are Receipts for the Following Items: Engine rebuild/head work (about 6,300 miles since rebuild) new fuel tank LOF/synthetic oil, flush/fill, new water pump, new belts interior, carpet etc. door sill plates, outside mirror Be-Cool radiator ignition kit, Flame Thrower coil stainless brake re-sleeve calipers, wheel bearings, brake lines, rotors, master cylinder, hood release cable, sway bars, gas shocks suspension parts/rear spring new u-joints throughout left and right trailing arm rebuild new exhaust system Grand Touring front springs/suspension parts HEI distributor, plug wires new front cross member Plus: I installed a brand new Edelbrock carburetor and a new air filter last month. I'm also including the original Quardajet, the original chrome distributor shield and some other odds and ends original to the car. From Pointed Tip to Stern, There is Nothing in Automotive History as Intensely Good Looking as a 1969 Corvette Roadster (very few restorations approach the exquisite fit and finish of this stunning Corvette) Here's Something Few (if any) Sellers of a 1969 Corvette Can Say: This Car Does Not Rattle (door function, hood, top operation are all smooth and tight) It's a Shape That Simply Can Not Be Improved Upon - Any More Would Be Sacrilege, Any Less and it Wouldn't Be a Corvette (fiberglass condition is outstanding and the sharp trim definition gives this Corvette a new car look from many angles) Was There a More Attractive Sports Car On the Road Then (or now, even?) (this fine specimen has been taken down to the frame and reassembled correctly using new and/or restored parts where needed) Do I Need to Point Out How Right the Body Is, Looking Down the Sides Like This? (it takes real craftsmanship and a whole lotta cashola to put a Corvette together with this kind of quality) It is Impossible to Take a Bad Picture of This Car (check out that hood and headlight door fit - you like those hubcap spinners, don't you) Did You Know That Although 1968 and '69 Corvettes are Almost Identical in Appearance, Only the '69 is a "Stingray?" ('68's did not have headlamp washers either - you can see the 2 chrome nozzles between each sealed beam unit) The Fiberglass Under/Behind the Grille is Superb (the head lights don't look very "hidden" from down here, do they?) Another Shot Showing the Beautiful Finish and Consistent Panel Gaps (We know that the pictures make the finish look "perfect" but "Perfect" means just that, no Flaws! Every car has flaws and although tiny and nearly non-existent here, there are a few tiny blemishes that have been touched up but you would have to be looking within 12" to find only a handful of them over the entire car. This is not the preverbal "20 Footer", it is a 2 Footer and proud to show off closely, just not flawless.) Some People Call it a "Coke Bottle" Shape But I Think it's More of a Female Form (the chrome louver trim behind the front wheels was a $21.10 option installed on just 11,962 Corvettes) Wow, Wow and . . . WOW - This Curvy Beauty Practically Sells Itself With a Never-Hit Body to Die For (besides looking sensational, a rack makes a lot of sense on a car with just two seats) Oh Yeah, It's Curvy-Sexy Over Here Too and It's Straight and Smooth Over Here and Everywhere Else I Think It's Safe to Say That There is, Nor Has There Ever Been, a Better Looking Top-Down Profile Than This (the 1969 door opening mechanism was simplified, eliminating the separate pushbutton of the '68) It Looks New in Here Because Nearly All of it Is New (and no, that great looking dash cover is not hiding a cracked dash and yes, the fiber-optics light monitoring system works like a charm) Not a Single Rip or Tear in the Upholstery, Door Panels or Carpet (it's not flawless but that's the first word to come to mind if you were asked to describe it) Hurst Shifter Makes This About the Most Precise Muncie 4-Speed I Have Ever Driven (did you know that steering wheel diameter was reduced from 16 to 15 inches in 1969?) I Promise; It's Not Blurry In Real Life and I Promise Also That All Gauges Work Perfectly This is the original, numbers matching engine for this car, including the intake and exhaust manifolds. (decoded below) RPO ZQ3, 350 cubic inch V8 300 horsepower @ 5,000 and 380 lbs.-ft. torque @ 3,400 RPM I Can Report That This Engine Will Stand Your Hair on End - This Thing Moves Pretty Much What Every Buyer Dreams of Seeing When They Put Their "New" 1969 Corvette On a Lift (everything is new and/or rebuilt including a pair of new Grand Touring front springs) New and/or Rebuilt Back Here Too Including a New VBP Transverse Spring (anyone considering the purchase of a vintage Corvette likes to know that all six u-joints have been replaced) I must make special mention of the very important brake caliper bore re-sleeve that all early disc brake Corvettes should probably get. These 4-wheel disc brakes as introduced for model year 1965 were virtually unchanged until 1984 and are powerful, competent binders. The problem is that as the pads wear, the piston seals can come into contact with the bores and with 4 pistons per wheel (16 per car) eventually the original design will leak. Not this car. The caliper bores have been sleeved with stainless steel inserts. This is usually a one time fix and I just wanted you to know I have a receipt showing this important upgrade was done. VIN Decode: 194679S719319 division 1 Chevrolet series 94 Corvette body style 67 convertible model year 9 1969 assembly plant S St. Louis, Missouri sequential build 719319 19,318th Corvette produced Cowl Tag Decode build date H17 March 17, 1969 trim 427 Green vinyl interior (original) paint 983 Fathom Green exterior (original) VIN Stamp: 19S719319 1 Chevrolet 9 1969 S St. Louis 719319 VIN match Plant/Date/Application Stamp: V0228HY V Flint (engine) 02 February 28 28th day (about 2 weeks prior to vehicle assembly) HY (suffix code) 350 cubic inch, 300hp, manual transmission Block Casting: 3956618 (used for 350/300 and 350hp) Rochester Quadrajet Decode: 7029207/2125 702 1960s 9 1969 2 4-barrel 0 Chevrolet 7 odd number = manual transmission 2125 (date code) suggests this may be an OTC service carburetor but it is correctly coded for this car For better drivability, I installed a new Edelbrock carburetor and will include the original Quadrajet. Intake Manifold Casting: 3927184 = iron, Quadrajet, 300 and 350hp Date Code: B24 9 = February 24, 1969 Driver's Side Exhaust Manifold Casting: 3872765 = 1967-71 327 and 350 Corvette Passenger Side Exhaust Manifold Casting: 3932481 = 1969 350 Corvette Differential Stamp: 1 AM 2 25 69 W 1 limit slip? AM 3.36 ratio, positraction 2 February 25 25th day (about 3 weeks prior to vehicle assembly) 69 1969 W Warren (Michigan) plant Original Spare Has Never Been On the Ground (well, it's on the ground now) I'm also including the original distributor shield and vertical front bumper chrome. (new HEI distributor is too big for the original shield) Receipts Documenting the Restoration and Service History Original Owner's Manual and Sound System Documentation Careful Analysis of Market Conditions Determine Our Reserves Our Premium Vehicles Consistently Exceeds the Condition of Similar Vehicles Found on the Market Our reserve will not be disclosed. Call us if you have serious buyer questions. Emails requesting our reserve will receive no response and be deleted. WARNING TO BID RETRACTORS (aka FISHERMEN) The integrity of eBay depends on the good faith intent of both buyer and seller. You compromise your integrity when you fish for the reserve with bids you do not intent to honor. BIDDER'S THAT RETRACT THEIR BIDS WILL BE REMOVED AND BLOCKED PERMANENTLY FROM THIS AUCTION AND ALL OF OUR FUTURE AUCTIONS. Don't Make eBay your playground. eBay's lack of real consequences, unfortunately allows low caliber individuals to assume eBay Auctions are a game. Let's Keep the Field of Play Fair for All Bidders. Terms of Sale This vehicle is safely stored in our beautiful climate controlled showroom in Boulder City, Nevada. We are just 25 minutes from Las Vegas International Airport and welcome the opportunity to meet the winning bidder there and drive them to our facility for vehicle delivery. We have years of experience with vehicle shipping, across the globe - we stand ready to help with whatever arrangements are necessary at the buyers request and expense. This vehicle will not be delivered or released for shipment until complete payment is received and all funds have cleared. Third party, pre-purchase vehicle inspections are welcome BEFORE the auction ends. We are happy to answer questions about this vehicle and resolve any concerns you may have BEFORE YOU BID and BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS . . . THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are in the Las Vegas area, we invite you to stop by for a demonstration. A $1000 non-refundable partial payment must be received 24 hours from the end of this auction . We prefer VISA but will accept PayPal if necessary. Full payment must be received within four (4) business days of the end of auction. Cashiers-check, direct deposit or cash in person are acceptable but BANK to BANK WIRE TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US winners and required for all winning bidders outside the United States. Loan checks can be accepted only after prior approval from the owner, Doug Williams. M/Os will NEVER be accepted. CHECKS in ANY FORM MUST BE CLEARED as CASHABLE FUNDS before delivery of any item. Free and clear title is in seller's possession and will be transferred upon payment in full. Important: Winning bidders on-line enter a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle presented here. Bidders that win the auction and then do not pay, will be aggressively pursued. Every non-paying bidder will be prosecuted and kicked off eBay forever. If, for any reason, you do not intend to purchase this vehicle, DO NOT BID. We will happily do whatever is required to assist a legitimate bidder that intends to purchase the vehicle with their transaction. This vehicle is sold AS-IS with no warranty. This is not a new vehicle, it is used. A used vehicle will have normal wear and tear congruent to its age and/or mileage. This vehicle may have dings, scratches or other indications of use because it has been used. Terms such as "perfection," "flawless" or "mint" may not be subjective but all other descriptions are. When you bid, you understand and agree to these terms. Please call Doug @ 702-353-7500 with ANY questions. Email: Doug@VivaLasVegasAutos.com Sales tax, Smog and title fees may be applicable to Nevada residents. A Document Fee of $200.00 will be added to the closing auction price. An Optional 15 Day Drive Away Permit is available for $8.25. New eBay bidders with (0) feedback and/or "new" or international bidders please make contact by email or phone at least 2 hours before bidding. We reserve the right to cancel bids if necessary to protect our clientele. Research for this ad was done with all due diligence toward an accurate presentation of the facts. All information herein represents our sincere effort to be correct. If we have made any errors or provided information later found to be inaccurate, we will correct these mistakes and resolve any issues that occur as a result, as far as it is within our ability to do. Descriptive words like "perfect" or "flawless" are subjective opinions because nothing is ever perfect, flaws are inevitable. If you question what you see, feel free to inspect our vehicles in person or by a professional inspection service strictly prior to the close of the auction. Post auction inspections are unacceptable and we will reserve the right to sell to the follow up bidder immediately. 191 Hi-res Images Below SPECIAL NOTE FOR BRIGHT RED PAINT Under certain lighting conditions we often experience undesirable image anomalies that may result in a smeared or watery appearance on bright red vehicles. These artifacts occur particularly on edges with contrast and are most evident on full body shots. Should a serious high bidder need photos with better resolution, we are happy to provide these that will show the outstanding paint condition on this car. Not a Single Rip or Tear In the Top I included this shot because nobody ever sees it until I point it out. Headlight function is superb and 1969 was the first year for headlamp washers. The Headlights Can Be Raised Without Turning on the Lights With a Switch Under the Dash and Can Be Operated Manually if a Malfunction Occurs I wore plaid pants that day. This chrome louver trim (RPO TJ2) was a $21.10 option in 1969. Useless Corvette Fact: C2 Corvettes (1963-67) were "Sting-Rays" two words, 1969 Corvettes were "Stingrays" one word - 1968 Corvettes were not Sting-Rays or Stingrays Automatic Wiper Cover Works Beautifully and Includes a Manual Override Under the Dash The center black knob is the wiper override switch. The smaller left knob operates the manual headlamp covers and the right knob manually raises the wiper cover. New Front Sway Bar and Bushings Original Spare Has Never Hit the Ground (until now) Office Line - 702-889-Viva (8482) Fax Line - 702-889-8486 Dlr # 26850 Doug's Direct Line - 702-353-7500 Win Victoriously, Your Way! Find Out How to Make Your Deal Immediately! We Can and Will Find a Way to Make it Happen for You on eBay. Beat all the last minute bidders to the punch! Save Time & Last Minute Disappointment Keeping the Deal on eBay & Keeping it Safe! Don't worry eBay! we'll make sure the auction completes & does not happen off of eBay! We would not want eBay to think we are trying to circumvent their fees! Keeping our clients safe and getting positive feedback is critical to us! Almost as critical as EBay's enforcement of their circumventing fees policy. A Note for Potential Victims Please let us know if you see our vehicles under listings of obvious question or if you receive a "Second Chance Offer" with any e-mail other than ours. You can easily recognize the crooks with the stupid low "Buy it Now" price and the direct e-mails off the eBay system. They'll never disclose a telephone number or address either. If they won't talk to you, return a call or can't send you a copy of a title to the vehicle . . . DON'T SEND THEM MONEY or fall for their sneaky e-mails and redirects attempting to get your seller ID and password. * Be Careful! * Be sure to ask about our Available Warranties & Review our Programs and Pricing on the Links below. Some Vehicles May Qualify for the Premier Warranties of AUL.