Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Corvette |
SubModel: | Restored C3 Convertible 383 Stroker 2+ Cond AC |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | Convertible |
Year: | 1969 |
Mileage: | 108,099 |
VIN: | 194679S735818 |
Color: | Riverside Gold |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Interior color: | Black Leather |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | San Clemente, California, United States |
1969 Corvette Convertible
RiversideGold/Black Leather
Show/Driver #2+ Condition
Over $30K in Restoration
VIN: 194679S735818
Mileage: 106099 (on chassis)
(plus approx 2000)
Engine: 21000
383 Stroker
(rebuilt by Vrbancic Bros Racing)
(Dyno Sheet Pictured)
Demon Carb
MSD Ignition
GM R-4 Automatic Transmission
Air Conditioning (New-Modern)
Power Windows
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Tilt Steering
Power Antenna
Louvre Trim
Dual Side Mirrors
Trim Tag Decode:
ZQ4 - Standard Black Interior
980 - Riverside Gold
VIN Decode:
194679S735818
1 Chevrolet
9Corvette
4V8
67Corvette Convertible
91969
SSt. Louis Assembly
735818 - Sequence Number 35818 out of 38762 Built for 1969
Link to Walk-Around Video on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/Rb1-X1sAYZg
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RESTORATION WORK PERFORMED
Engine Rebuild by Vrbancic Bros Racing, Ontario, CA 09-2002 $4000
383 Stroker (Mobil 1 Synthetic since New)
(see Dyno Spec Sheet Picture)
Dick Guldstrand Motorsports in Burbank, CA 04-2004 $11673.
(Receipt Photo)
Brand New Dash Harness
New Shifter Console/Shifter Plate
E-Brake Cover
New Black Upper Dash Pad ($450)
Rebuilt Steering Box ($290)
Rebuilt AC System & Install Electrical Harness ($8608)
New Steel Braided Brakes Lines
Brake Pads
New Master Cylinder & Power Booster
Upper & Lower A-Arm Bushings (Poly)
Tie-Rod Sleeves
Camber Rod Kit
Locator Kit
New Front GT Springs (High Performance)
New Front Sway Bar, Bushings, Brackets & End Links
Brand New Windshield Wiper Arms & Blades ($150)
Valve Cover Gasket Kit
New Gas Tank
New Windshield
New Magnaflow Exhaust
New MSD Ignition
Complete Repaint 2007 $8000
SS MagnaFlow Exhaust 2015 $600
(nice throaty sound, not obnoxious)
Toyo Tires - Diamond Back 2015$630
New Interior Parts - Zip Products (receipt)$642
Brand New Sunvisors
Sill Plates
Kick Panels
Windshield Side Panel Mouldings - Black
Seats Rebuilt with Black Leather & New Cushioning
Seat Backs New
Interior Labor & Materials $1500.
Complete New Carpet Kit
Side Glass Original
Windshield New $350
Sony CD/Radio $400
I am helping my friend on the East Coast sell his 1969 Corvette. Jeff has owned the car since 2006, when he bought it from a gentleman on the West Coast (Los Angeles Area). That owner told Jeff that the car was always in the Southern CA area since new. I think the undercarriage pictures will verify this information as it shows zero signs of rust or decay.
The car has been completely restored with most of the mechanical work being done between 2002 and 2006. The NOM engine was rebuilt by Vrbancic Bros. Racing in Ontario, CA in 2002. The engine starts right up, idles smoothly and runs with authority. The MagnaFlow Exhaust is less than a year old, has a sweet throaty sound to it. Less than 21K miles are estimated to be on the engine since the rebuilt. A picture of the dyno sheet is attached.
Much of the restoration (over $12K) work was done by the legendary Dick Guldstrand Shop in Burbank, CA. The work included the suspension, brand new wiring harness and new Air Conditioning System (see list above).
The car tracks down the road perfectly, sporting a brand new set of Toyo Diamond Back Tires. The ride quality and handling capabilities are superb thanks to all the suspension work.
The body and paint are in #1 condition, having been done in mid 2008. The car has been garaged everyday since the work was done and maybe has 2000 miles. There is not a chip or scratch on the car. The body appeared to be completely original before the work was done. The Chrome is a solid 8.5 out of 10 and looks amazingly original.
The Interior was restored with the seats being upgraded to Leather from the original standard vinyl. New seat cushioning was added to the recovered seats for a new comfortable feel. New door sills were added as well to give the overall interior that completed look.
The Convertible Top is like brand new. The original “Astro Ventilation” side windows are still in the car and in near perfect condition, no scratches like most of the power window cars seem to get.
The original hood was replaced with a mid 70’s hood to get rid of the ratcheting open/close style system that are notoriously clunky. The door mechanism goes with the car if someone wants to put it back, but there is no hood. This new hood looks very clean with the car and if you are using windshield wipers this is the way to go.
Currently the odometer and the little lights under the radio are not working. The odometer has been broken since Jeff bought the car. He does not think he has even averaged 200 miles per year since he bought it. So the car probably has about 108K on the chassis. The engine has approximately 21K miles on it since it was rebuilt in 2002.
This is a superbly restored Corvette, with over $28K being spent within the last 20K miles of ownership. It appears to be a virgin bodied car, with a gorgeous high-dollar paint and body restoration. The 383 Stroker puts out all the power you would ever want in this type of vintage Corvette.
There is no doubt this gorgeous C3 Corvette will be a spectacular vehicle for the most discriminating buyer. This is a no reserve auction and will sell to the highest bidder.
The car is currently in Waynesboro, VA if you want to check it out before you bid.
For additional information please call Frank at 949-310-6262. The owner’s phone number is available if you want to talk to him.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
The car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction. We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed.
The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. Please e-mail us if you would like to see the car. If you prefer, we can arrange to have a qualified, independent, professional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense). It is the buyers responsibility to verifythat all of the sellers information and claims about the car are true and correct prior to the sale of the vehicle. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL AS A FORM OF PAYMENT. THIS IS TRUE FOR BOTH THE INITIAL DEPOSIT AS WELL AS THE FINAL PAYMENT.
Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1000.00deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. The deposit can be made by cash (please do not mail cash!), bank check, cashier's check, or bank transfer (preferred). The remainder is due within 7d days of Auction end. The remaining balance must be made in the form of a bank transfer (preferred) Cashier'scheck, or bank check (all forms of payment subject to verification). PayPal will not be accepted as a form of payment for either the deposit or the final payment. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Once the final balance has been paid, title transfer paperwork will be initiated.
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