FS: 1969 Big Block Convertible
05-21-2008, 08:49 PM
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FS: 1969 Big Block Convertible
Hi, guys. I've finally decided to sell my vert. Sad to do it, but I don't drive her much anymore, and I've got a kid starting college in the fall. Looking to get $37,500 for it, and that's fairly firm. It's a hell of a car.
1969 427/390 L36 Big Block convertible, 4 speed, monza red with red interior. Only 54K original miles. Drive train is 100% matching #s, & most of the parts under the hood are original/matching #s (including that waaaay hard to find numbers carb for the 427 that rebuilders are asking $1200 plus for now). Interior is in great condition. Runs like a real champ (was tuned a while back by the famous Lars & just hums).
Known issues: The usual sort of minor paint flaws (some chipping, minor crazing). Top is in excellent condition, but has a small place in one corner of the back window where the window has separated from the vinyl--probably just needs some glue). Was originally an A/C car (rare for a '69 vert), but most of the A/C system was removed by a previous owner--it could be restored, since nothing was actually altered, just the compressor, condenser, etc. were unbolted and removed. The smog pump is gone (almost all of them are). That's about all I can think of. Oh, I don't think the lighter works
Still got the original radio, which works, and the original spare tire, which would be a hell of a hazard to actually put on the road after 39 years!
1969 427/390 L36 Big Block convertible, 4 speed, monza red with red interior. Only 54K original miles. Drive train is 100% matching #s, & most of the parts under the hood are original/matching #s (including that waaaay hard to find numbers carb for the 427 that rebuilders are asking $1200 plus for now). Interior is in great condition. Runs like a real champ (was tuned a while back by the famous Lars & just hums).
Known issues: The usual sort of minor paint flaws (some chipping, minor crazing). Top is in excellent condition, but has a small place in one corner of the back window where the window has separated from the vinyl--probably just needs some glue). Was originally an A/C car (rare for a '69 vert), but most of the A/C system was removed by a previous owner--it could be restored, since nothing was actually altered, just the compressor, condenser, etc. were unbolted and removed. The smog pump is gone (almost all of them are). That's about all I can think of. Oh, I don't think the lighter works
Still got the original radio, which works, and the original spare tire, which would be a hell of a hazard to actually put on the road after 39 years!
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05-21-2008, 10:49 PM
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Melting Slicks
Wow that appears to be a very nice and highly desirable car. You sure you want to let it go? I see some regret down the line.
05-21-2008, 11:42 PM
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Naw, wouldn't do that, but I may well buy a beater F body that I could trick out a bit without having to worry about originality. That should leave a few bucks left over to pay the kid's tuition.
JB
05-22-2008, 10:01 AM
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Nice Car Bro!
Heck I'm in Texas too...
Heck I'm in Texas too...
05-22-2008, 10:47 AM
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It isn't often that you see a car in this price range that would be called a good value. I think this is one of them.
The biggest flaw that I can see is a partially peeling label on the air cleaner. Stunning car Good luck n the sale. This one shouldn't last too long though you'll probably have to go to eBay to move it quickly.
The biggest flaw that I can see is a partially peeling label on the air cleaner. Stunning car
Good luck n the sale. This one shouldn't last too long though you'll probably have to go to eBay to move it quickly.
05-22-2008, 01:30 PM
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Nice car...mine rolled off the assembly line exactly 60 cars later as my vin #06039!!! vs. yours 05079.
best of luck to ya on the sale....
FWIW....mine is a Red L46 convert 60 cars later
best of luck to ya on the sale....
FWIW....mine is a Red L46 convert 60 cars later
05-23-2008, 01:10 PM
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You just got your L46? Man, that's a great feeling isn't it? When I first got my car, I just sat in the garage in the driver's seat for like two hours, soaking in the cool. I think that's actually a major part of the reason I'm ready to sell--I've lost that new toy feeling & need to get another new toy. There's a guy with an Olds Cutlass vert for sale here for $8K has got me thinking about how bitchin' it is to have a back seat. . . .
JB
05-23-2008, 01:44 PM
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From another Texan (D-FW area)...you're gonna regret it. That kid who is going to college will look back one day and wish he had it and you will, too.
I call that Resale Red. Any red Corvette seems to sell faster than other colors.
I have a friend in Houston who has a beautiful '70 442 convertible and a '70 LS-5 convertible, Top Flight. See, having two cars is the way to go.
Scott
1970 LS-5 convertible (not 'Vert')
1966 Impala SS396 convertible
I call that Resale Red. Any red Corvette seems to sell faster than other colors.
I have a friend in Houston who has a beautiful '70 442 convertible and a '70 LS-5 convertible, Top Flight. See, having two cars is the way to go.
Scott
1970 LS-5 convertible (not 'Vert')
1966 Impala SS396 convertible
05-23-2008, 10:33 PM
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All help gratefully accepted!
You just got your L46? Man, that's a great feeling isn't it? When I first got my car, I just sat in the garage in the driver's seat for like two hours, soaking in the cool. I think that's actually a major part of the reason I'm ready to sell--I've lost that new toy feeling & need to get another new toy. There's a guy with an Olds Cutlass vert for sale here for $8K has got me thinking about how bitchin' it is to have a back seat. . . .
JB
You just got your L46? Man, that's a great feeling isn't it? When I first got my car, I just sat in the garage in the driver's seat for like two hours, soaking in the cool. I think that's actually a major part of the reason I'm ready to sell--I've lost that new toy feeling & need to get another new toy. There's a guy with an Olds Cutlass vert for sale here for $8K has got me thinking about how bitchin' it is to have a back seat. . . .
JB
but I had haggerty as soon I rolled it into the trailer for the ride home, got my plate today, so its gonna see some blvd this weekend... ps do you really wanna sell that bb conv?
05-29-2008, 08:40 PM
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Quick bump back to the top, since I just verified that the tranny is indeed original, as is the rest of the drive train. If anyone wants more pics, email me at grendel2121@yahoo.com and I'll send 'em along.
JB
JB
big block, 69, 4 speed, red, numbers,..........will only go up. wish i had some spare change and another garage space
