Photo: eBay seller rchicks1
You cannot forget what happened in 1969 if you're a diehard Corvette fan. Sales went through the roof, reaching a level Chevrolet couldn't surpass until 1976.
The GM brand sold 38,762 Vettes in 1969, up approximately 10,000 units from the previous year. While critics claim this major achievement was possible only thanks to the UAW strike, I don't think that's important today. The 1969 Corvette was a money-making machine for Chevrolet and a head-turning nameplate for buyers.
The output was nearly evenly divided between coupes and convertibles. The removable top model accounted for 42.91% of the production, so 16,633 Corvettes rolled off the assembly lines with a convertible body style. 22,129 customers (57.09%) ordered the coupe version.
The Corvette in these photos is a fantastic example of the 1969 model year. It's no longer original and unaltered, as this convertible has struggled with a lot throughout its lifetime. It didn't always look that good (maybe only on day one), and a complete restoration is to thank for its incredible shape.
eBay seller rchicks1 explains that the convertible was found in a barn, albeit they don't share more information. That's a shame, as a Corvette with an intriguing story would sell much faster than a simply restored model.
However, the owner says the car's documentation dates back to 1982 when the Corvette was last registered. It's a numbers-matching Vette, but the engine rebuild was completed in 2014, and the serial number was removed. Make sure you investigate this thoroughly if you want to bid for the car.
The 427 was rebuilt a second time in August 2022, getting new Edelbrock heads and forged aluminum pistons. The Rochester carburetor and the Muncie transmissions have also been rebuilt. The restoration work was a meticulous job and included new shocks, brakes, a new gas tank, new seat covers, a new windshield, and re-chromed bumpers. The seller posted a detailed description of the work completed during the restoration process on eBay, and it's important to check it out fully if you're interested in the car.
It's hard to find something to complain about on this Corvette, which isn't surprising. The owner says they spent approximately $50K on bringing this 1969 convertible back to the condition you can see today, and everything probably looks better in person than online.
The Corvette is now searching for a new home where it can preserve its fantastic condition, with the owner listing the car on eBay as part of a reserve auction. The top bid is $10,300, but the reserve hasn't been unlocked – and I doubt it will, considering the top offer and how much the owner spent on restoring this Vette. Meanwhile, you can see it in person in Jensen Beach, Florida.
The output was nearly evenly divided between coupes and convertibles. The removable top model accounted for 42.91% of the production, so 16,633 Corvettes rolled off the assembly lines with a convertible body style. 22,129 customers (57.09%) ordered the coupe version.
The Corvette in these photos is a fantastic example of the 1969 model year. It's no longer original and unaltered, as this convertible has struggled with a lot throughout its lifetime. It didn't always look that good (maybe only on day one), and a complete restoration is to thank for its incredible shape.
eBay seller rchicks1 explains that the convertible was found in a barn, albeit they don't share more information. That's a shame, as a Corvette with an intriguing story would sell much faster than a simply restored model.
However, the owner says the car's documentation dates back to 1982 when the Corvette was last registered. It's a numbers-matching Vette, but the engine rebuild was completed in 2014, and the serial number was removed. Make sure you investigate this thoroughly if you want to bid for the car.
The 427 was rebuilt a second time in August 2022, getting new Edelbrock heads and forged aluminum pistons. The Rochester carburetor and the Muncie transmissions have also been rebuilt. The restoration work was a meticulous job and included new shocks, brakes, a new gas tank, new seat covers, a new windshield, and re-chromed bumpers. The seller posted a detailed description of the work completed during the restoration process on eBay, and it's important to check it out fully if you're interested in the car.
It's hard to find something to complain about on this Corvette, which isn't surprising. The owner says they spent approximately $50K on bringing this 1969 convertible back to the condition you can see today, and everything probably looks better in person than online.
The Corvette is now searching for a new home where it can preserve its fantastic condition, with the owner listing the car on eBay as part of a reserve auction. The top bid is $10,300, but the reserve hasn't been unlocked – and I doubt it will, considering the top offer and how much the owner spent on restoring this Vette. Meanwhile, you can see it in person in Jensen Beach, Florida.
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