69L71

So, after a LOT of thought and reflection, I’ve decided to put my 69 L71 (427/435) Coupe up for sale. I bought this car in 1997 and proceeded to disassemble it down to the last nut and bolt and rebuild from there. Well, one divorce, one remarriage, three moves, 25 years (I’m now 60), and a pretty serious cervical spine injury, I’m coming to the realization that I no longer have the physical/mental ability I did when I was 35, and I just don’t see me ever getting it done.



First things first, this is an unfinished body-off project. It is not a drive away car. HOWEVER, this IS NOT a hulk with a bunch of boxes of parts. It is probably about 70% - 75% finished. It is a factory L71 with a 4.11 rear, no power steering, no power brakes. Meant to go fast. It is a no-hit, low mileage car, with ZERO rust in the frame or birdcage. When the frame was blasted and powder painted, it looked like new. Not one of those pock-marked messes. The suspension is rebuilt and complete. The engine is original with factory VIN and 100% rebuilt, along with the tri-power carbs. The 4.11 the rear is 100% rebuilt and has all the correct/original stamps/dates. The Muncie trans looks like it may not be original. It was inspected and looks like it may have been rebuilt at some point not long ago, but not by me. The body was powder blasted, inspected (no bondo), massaged, and repainted the original tuxedo black but in urethane vs lacquer. The chrome was redone by Librandi’s. Upholstery was upgraded from vinyl to leather by Al Knoch. 2 ½ inch exhaust (from Allen’s Exhaust) installed. I have a complete/new wiring harness from Lectric Limited, and all new pneumatic lines. I did not do the frame stencil, typical factory overspray, or chalk marks, so this will never be an NCRS showpiece, but everything I did I did with top shelf parts, with as many NOS parts as I could find. It was intended, from day one, to be my dream weekend car, not a specimen for judges. I have 6 or 7 bins and several shelves brand new and used parts to complete the project. My folder of receipts is quite thick! I have an excel spreadsheet showing what I have and where it is. I feel pretty confident in saying that whoever buys this car won’t be needing to buy much to finish it. You just need time, ability, and focus. Those are the things that are alluding me. Your efforts could double your investment.



When I purchased the vehicle I did as much research as I could on its beginnings. Back in 1997 you could request a LOT more information than you can in today’s PII world. I was never able to connect with the original owner, but I did speak with the 2nd owner, who was friends with the original owner. It was purchased new in Richmond VA and was raced pretty frequently in its early days. That reality seems to jive with the condition of the car (low miles but with some mods like an electric fuel pump, and largely disassembled) when I got it. I have xerox copies of all the subsequent titles. I spent it’s whole live in Northern Virginia and Maryland.


Here’s a link with a bunch of pics showing this project over the years. I apologize if there might be some dupes and pics out of order, but you should be able to see what’s been done, the care and thoroughness of the project, and where it currently stands. I know a lot about this car and will gladly fill in the blanks to anyone who is seriously interested.


$35k or MAY consider trade for a nice 69-72 Convert.

https://bvitrip.smugmug.com/1969-L71...e-Restoration/

Hemi John

WOW!! Beautiful work!! Don't expect for this to last too long!! GLWS!!

1974Pantera

Outstanding!!!!!

ed427vette

Any chance you can post a pic of the engine vin stamp pad and trim tag?

Tuna Joe

Pm sent

69L71

Yeah. I have to move some stuff around to get the lift back down. Ill take pics of the VIN and a bunch of the casting and date codes. Its all legit.

Stay tunef

ed427vette

This is a nice project. I’m interested.

Tuna Joe

OP,
you looking to keep the car local or do you have any issues with shipping? Obviously I’d arrange everything on my end.
I have the time, energy, resources, and focus to complete this!

sent you a PM with my cell.

thanks,
Joe

jimco84x

Wow. I wish I was in a position to take this off your hands, or close enough to help finish. Beautiful and good luck with all!!

Hopper12

Hey 69L71, first of all, sorry for the spinal injury. That changes your life in many ways.

I'm interested. Please keep me a place in line if the others who have indicated interest do not pan out.

Thanks, Paul

69L71

Here's some pics of the stamps, codes, dates, and castings:

You'll note the roller valve train. A friend has a 66 L72 and wiped his solid lifter cam, which wiped his motor. I took his hint and put a hydraulic roller cam in, with full riller valve train. That can be reversed if someone wants to be totally stock, but this is a MUCH better option for a driver car.....

To those folks who PM'd me, I'll get to you shortly. I wanted to get these pics out first.

69L71

Thanks for all the responses. I appreciate the interest and comments.

Sale is pending.

DKM-106

I sent you a PM yesterday but not sure if you rec it. If the deal falls through let me know.

firstgenaddict

Extremely affordable L71 which has had an incredible amount of work done... wow.

vettebuyer6369

Let me know if it falls through and Ill re-open.