- 1969 MY Chevrolet Corvette L71
- Corvette 427ci L71 engine
- Current owner reports frame-off restoration completed in 2017
- M21 4-speed manual transmission with close ratio
- Current owner reports vehicle is 1 of 102 with MA6 heavy duty clutch
- K66 ignition system
- G81 posi-traction rear axle
- 3.36 rear axle raito
- F41 special purpose front & rear suspension system
- Protect O Plate
- Current owner reports new brake calipers
- Current owner reports new fuel pump
One of the best classic Corvettes to get your hands on is a third-generation example. That’s because the third generation is a definitive classic, but it’s not old enough to enter the higher echelons of classic Corvette price ranges. Furthermore, the third generation comes with some truly awesome styling, a range of grunty V8s that could really make things move before the Malaise Era came about, and more creature comforts. If all that sounds appealing, here’s a pre-Malaise era 1969 Chevrolet Corvette with 63,066 miles on the clock for you to consider. We’re told that the car has undergone a frame-off restoration in 2017. Furthermore, the current owner says that this car is just 1 of 102 units from this model year with a MA6 heavy-duty clutch.
Exterior and Interior
The C3 or third generation Corvette debuted in 1968, with styling inspired by the Mako Shark II concept car from a few years earlier. In fact, the C3 is pretty close to the Mako Shark II concept; something that can’t be said of many other cars. This particular 1969 Chevrolet Corvette showcases those concept car muscular flanks, twin pop-up headlamps and side air vents in a lovely shade of yellow. We’re told that the car has got a Protect O Plate as well. You’ll also be glad to note that those iconic pop-up headlamps are functional. The two-seat interior of this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette comes in black. You’ve got two comfortable leather-upholstered seats, a full gauge pack, a sporty three-spoke steering wheel, and a comfortable, ball-type gear shift knob. Then, there’s a push-button radio and a heating plus ventilation system. You’ll also likely have noted a pair of indicators beneath the radio titled Left Lamps and Right Lamps. Beneath the gear shifter is a further trio of indicators titled Left Tail Lamp, License Plate, and Right Tail Lamp. This is a really neat system that can tell you if an exterior bulb has burned out, allowing you to replace it in a timely manner and avoid getting a ticket. How does the system work? In the simplest manner possible; fiber optics from the requisite lamp to the console indicators. Now isn’t that smart thinking by Corvette engineers? Heck, the entire car is a testament to their capabilities.
Engine
Now for the most amazing bit, the 427ci V8 that powers this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. The plaque beneath the gear lever proudly proclaims the factory-rated outputs as 435hp and 460lb-ft. That’s similar to a sixth-generation, or early seventh-generation ‘Vette! A 4-speed M21 close-ratio gearbox sends power to the rear wheels through a G81 posi-traction rear axle with a 3.36 rear axle ratio. Then, you’ve got a K66 ignition system, the aforementioned heavy-duty clutch, new brake calipers, a new fuel pump, and F41 special-purpose front and rear suspension.
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The 1986 Chevrolet Corvette represents one of the defining early years of the C4 generation, when Chevrolet pushed the Corvette further into the modern performance era with digital instrumentation, aerodynamic styling, and Tuned Port Injection V8 power. Showing 99,665 miles, this example is finished in Black over a Red leather interior, a classic combination that suits the C4’s sharp, low-slung profile especially well. Its 5.7L L98 V8 is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, while features such as the removable targa roof panel, digital gauge cluster, Delco-Bose audio system, and power-adjustable sport seats give it the period-correct mix of technology and grand-touring comfort that made the C4 such a major step forward for the Corvette.
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