1969 Chevelle (Frame off restoratn, rebuilt engine) Rarely driven

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Additional Info:

Long time owner of the car, bought in the early 90's, Over time I have done a complete frame off restoration of the car, painted and rebuilt motor. The motor has less than 5,000 miles on it since the rebuild. Odometer on car reads 94,984. The car has won several awards at local car shows including the Chevy/Vette Fest. Has a 396 turbo 400 trans with a 373 rear end. Parchment leather interior color. Car has not been driven in a few years. Hate to sell it but I'm getting divorced and court has ordered car to be sold. There is a reserve but court has to approve sale. Car was appraised in January 2015 for over $30,000. The details of the appraisal are below:

On January 31,2015 an authorized inspector of the International Vehicle Appraisers network, personally inspected and evaluated the vehicle described below for the purpose of providing an estimation of the vehicle's cash value today. He inspected the vehicle's exterior. interior, chassis, and engine compartment. The evaluation is based upon authenticity, preservation/ restoration, maintenance and/or replacement costs.

Vehicle Year and make: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle

VIN: 136379Z360718 Body Style: Two- door Sports Coupe

Color: 1990 TSI Blue Interior (color/material): White

Special Features

Odometer reading: (94,984) Vehicle originally was assembled with a V-8 engine, built at the Fremont, CA plant, painted an Olympic Gold with a Champagne interior. Vehicle has been completely restored in the 1990's given a quality complete frame- off restoration. Restoration was not to factory specification but rather to create a "custom" SS 396 vehicle. For the powertrain, a vintage- correct 396 Chevrolet V-8 was completely rebuilt and installed attached to a Turbo- Hyrdamatic automatic transmission through a 12- bolt posi-traction rear axle. Shifter is a B&M floor- mounted style. Many of the exterior and interior SS 396 badges and insignia have been added. The original bench seat has been replaced by vintage-correct bucket seats with the entire interior being recovered in quality white vinyl. Audio has been changed to a Audiovox AV-954 AM/FM stereo radio with cassette. Wheels are Chevrolet Rally style with "turbine" hub cap and radial tires.

Comments

Engine/Engine Compartment:Engine compartment is extremely clean and detailed. There is no sign of rust, collision damage or repairs. Engine walls are painted a semi- gloss black in very good condition. Engine has been painted a bright blue color and is in excellent condition. Intake is an aluminum Edelbrock style with a four- barrel carburetor. There are many chrome/ polished and custom items including air cleaner, timing case cover, thermostat housing, Aluminum Holley Mickey Thompson valve covers, and braided steel fuel lines. all items are clean, rust- free and in very good condition. Vehicle was originally equipped with air conditioning with the compressor being removed but evaporator still present.

Chassis:Underside of this vehicle was completely restored some time ago and most of it is still in very good condition needing a good cleaning and touch- up. There is little rust, no collision damage or repairs noted. Frame has been grinded down and painted a gloss black needing minor cleaning. All floor pans are in very good condition with no rust, the factory- applied sound- deadener removed and painted a semi- flat paint in very good condition. Steel braided fuel line has been snaked inside the frame rails then exits in rear to hook up with large fuel pump/filter that has been carefully attached to the bottom of the gas tank. the dual 2-1/2" exhaust is in good condition with some of the pipes displaying minor surface rust. Rear tailpipes and Flow master mufflers are painted a semi- flat black with minor rust. Tires are Hercules H/P 4000 P255/60 SR15" with no sidewall cracks and 6-7mm of tread depth. Wheels are Chevrolet standard steel with period- correct Rally "Turbine" style hub caps and bright metal rims. Wheels/hub caps are in excellent condition.

Interior:White front bucket seats are in very good condition with no rips, tears or split seams. Parts of the chrome plastic trim is loosened from the cover but should be an easy fix. The rear original seat was also recovered in the quality white vinyl material and is in pristine condition as are the quarter upholstered panels. Both door panels have the matching white vinyl with no sun, water damage or waviness. Carpeting is in there very good condition and installed with care. Headliner has no rips, tears or split seams and installed well. Padded section of the instrument panel is in very good condition with no cracks, sun damage or waviness. Instruments themselves are easy-to-read with cleat lenses and bright faces. There have been aftermarket instruments added including a large Pro-Comp tachometer attached to the steering column and three under dash Pro-Comp instruments including engine temperature,oil pressure and ammeter all in excellent condition.

Exterior:The exterior paint has a very high gloss displaying no drips, runs or poor prep noted. since the restoration was completed in the 1990's, there are a few bubbles in the lowerrear ofboth doors anda few minor chips. Both doors, trunk andhood line up well with the rest of the body. Underside ofhood has been painted a gloss black with correct insulation sections while trunk lid is painted correct body color- both in very good condition. Using a flexible magnet in all rust- prone areas. magnet "stuck" in all places being a bit light in lower rear quarter panels. Chrome front and rear bumpers are in very good condition with no scratches, pitting or peeling. Stainless trim, pot metal insignia and bright metal grille are all in vey good condition. Trunk interior is painted the correct black "splatter" paint with the correct trunk mat. The spare tire is a P215/75 R14" mounted on a steel rim. The correct bumper jack is included. All glass is original to the vehicle having the correct GM "bug". There are no cracks, scratches or delamination present.