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1969 Corvette Convertible Full Off Frame Restore 69 Vett Roadster on 2040-cars

Year:1969 Mileage:148 Color: DAYTONA YELLOW /
 Black
Location:

Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States

Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:427 390 HP
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 194679S704803 Year: 1969
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Trim: ROADSTER
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Mileage: 148
Exterior Color: DAYTONA YELLOW
Drive Type: 427
Interior Color: Black
Condition: Used: A 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. ... 

They are still out there. this vet was found in a barn in 2004 by a developer who called a friend of mine who then purchased the car from the widow that owned the farm that she was selling for a housing project. my friend owned the car from 11/15/04 to 04/26/12 at which time I purchased the car. he was always going to restore the car but never did anything with it. it just set in his barn until I talked him out of it. I called the widow to talk about the car and she believed they were the second owner and she gave me the name and address of who she purchased the car from. I then called that person and found out they were the original purchaser of the vet and we had a great chat and they had sold the car to the second owner in 08/16/89. so I believe I am the 4th owner of this car and I do have copy's of 3 of the tittle transfers. the original owner called me about 6 weeks after that first conversation to tell me they had the protecta plate and wanted me to have it. I sent the car out for a complete off frame, ground up restoration, absolute no shortcuts were taken and received the car back on 09/17/12 at which time I had the car appraised. this is a genuine numbers match, date code match car. even the starter, alternator and carb are the ones the car came with, rebuilt of coarse. I did put radial tires on it so one could enjoy the ride and yes did upgrade the clock to quartz. I have put 148.1 miles on the car since the restore just to make sure all is well. decision time. if you are looking for a trailer queen just to bring to the shows this is it, if you are looking for a car to just drive to a few car shows this is it or if you are looking for a dependable driver this is it after all it would be your money. I could not drive the car and lower the value and I am not a car show guy so I could not make the decision. this car needs to go some where  a lot of people can enjoy it. please ask all questions before bidding or come and inspect the car. all sales are final. cash, wire transfer or certified funds. certified fund must clear before pickup. you can email me your phone number and I will be happy to answer all questions or set up a time to view or if the question is does something work the answer is yes. yes they are out there. a original 1969, 427, 4 speed, convertible side pipe car in the original color, Daytona yellow with the protecta plate. don't pass this up.


On Jul-06-13 at 06:34:21 PDT, seller added the following information:

for all the people who do not know what a full restoration is i will try and answer all there questions here. yes the transmission was fully rebuilt and resealed, the rear differential and axels were fully rebuilt and resealed, the clutch, pressure plate an t/o bearing are new, all new brake rotors and calipers, all new springs front and rear, all new steering linkage, steering gear rebuilt and resealed, all new brake and fuel lines, engine complete rebuild with new valves, guides and seats,bearings, rings, cam,lifters, new carpet, new top, new leather seats, the entire insterment cluster sent out and rebuilt, new wiper moter and vaccuum canister, starter rebuilt, alternater rebuilt, carb rebuilt, correct glass in the car, new side pipes, new gas tank, frame sand blasted, repaired, sealed and painted. the parts with casting numbers and date codes were rebuilt rather than replaced to keep the vehicle number matching and date code correct.i hope this answers all questions and if not you should get the idea of the detail that went into this restore and if not keep sending those questions


On Jul-07-13 at 05:47:41 PDT, seller added the following information:

to answer a lot more questions at once. the car does have tilt and telescopic steering column and yes it was completely rebuilt also. all of the chrome pieces have been rechromed. the radiator, heater core and blower motor have been replaced. the suspension has been completely rebuilt all new bushings, ball joints, etc. the gear ratio is 3.70 the astro vent system has been rebuilt and I know I am missing a lot but you should get the idea no shortcuts were taken on this car. last but not least the paint job is second to none, it is drop dead beautiful. plus the sound of that big block 427 from the factory side pipes that sound has not been rebuilt, just bone chilling

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