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1969 Chevrolet Caprice Custom Coupe 427 on 2040-cars

Year:1969 Mileage:94000 Color: White /
 Blue
Location:

Johnston, Iowa, United States

Johnston, Iowa, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:7.0L 427Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:Hardtop
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 166479F120519 Year: 1969
Mileage: 94,000
Make: Chevrolet
Exterior Color: White
Model: Caprice
Interior Color: Blue
Trim: Base Hardtop 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Number of Cylinders: 8
Options: Leather Seats
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Selling as is where is"

 This is a very original '69 Caprice that is equipped much like an Impala SS because it has bucket seats, automatic with console shift, and the 427/390 engine.  It drives like a dream as the engine was overhauled according to the classic car dealer I purchased it from.  The front end has been rebuilt with new upper and lower control arms and idler arms.  The front and rear leather seats are original and in excellent condition.  It has head rests but one needs to be recovered and I have the material.  The car is loaded with power brakes, windows, and locks as well as rear defroster. and AM/FM radio.  The speedometer does not work at this time.  The body is super straight and in great condition with no rust as it spent its life in the northwest.  The car has been repainted but it is an average paint job.  The vinyl roof is in good shape but it is faded.  The engine code matches a '69 427 engine and all the block dates and stampings are correct for the car but the engine VIN is too hard to read so I can't say that it's matching numbers.  The engine is very strong and pulls hard.  It's nice to have that 427 Corvette engine under the hood.  It has a 12 bolt rear end, dual exhausts with nearly new mufflers, and rally wheels.  I replaced the A/C compressor and recharged the system but the car still needs a thermal vacuum switch to operate the automatic climate control system and get the air into the car.  The windshield has been replaced and the rest of the glass is in very good condition.  This car really turns heads!  You can reach me at five one five seven eight two zero nine zero four if you have questions.

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