Frame Off Restored Corvette Roadster L89 427/435 HP Tri-Power V8 4 Speed PS PB

SUMMARY

3-year body-off restoration / Restored for NCRS competition
Correct 427 cubic inch L89 V8 / 435 horsepower
Correct Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
Correct Fathom Green paint / Black vinyl top
Correct Black vinyl interior
Correct differential
Sale includes an NCRS Shipping Data Report
F41 Sport Suspension / Factory power steering / Factory 4-wheel power disc brakes
Side-pipe exhaust
15-inch Rally wheels

Every once in a while a wide-eyed guest will stare at one of our six-figure pro-touring Corvettes and turn to us and say: "That's nice, ut it's not really a vintage car anymore". And while we love ANY Corvette no matter what the owner's intentions, e can definitely understand that mindset. For purists, he only way to fully appreciate a vintage car is to experience it as it was originally designed. And that's why we're happy to see classics like this Fathom Green C3 continue to roll through our showroom. Carefully restored for NCRS competition, nd presently churning a top-option L89/4-speed drivetrain, his first class drop-top is the kind of car that you simply buy, aintain and build equity in. So, f you're one of those cross-flag purists who likes to live the vintage car life to its fullest, his freshly restored Vette is the undiluted classic you've been dreaming of!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Of the many reasons to love the third generation of America's sports car, tyle is certainly high on the list. As one of the most aggressive designs to ever breach GM Tech Center doors, he C3 set the standard for the official Corvette shape. Take a close look at the body of this striking Stingray and you'll find aesthetics that are completely accurate to how the car left St. Louis's storied assembly lines. Thanks to a 3-year, ody-off restoration, hat clean fuselage features even gaps which suggest a sharp eye toward precision. Correct metallic paint reflects a glossy finish under standard Black vinyl and an array of polished brightwork. And, hile many collectors think Rally Red is the quintessential Corvette pigment, e think you'll agree that nothing comes close to a well-done Fathom roadster!

ENGINE

Beneath the sculpted hood you'll find a correct, 27 cubic inch big block that hangs a 3963512 casting number and June (F) 14th (14) 1969 (9) casting date behind a familiar Tonawanda (T) assembly stamp. Straight from the factory, M's top-option L89 (LP) V8 utilized high performance internals to twist stout 11 to 1 compression into an even 435 horsepower! At the peak of the pavement-scorching mill, polished and decaled air cleaner swirls wind in to a correct Winters intake by way of correct Holley carburetors. At the sides of that intake, orrect aluminum heads hang stamped and polished valve covers over cast iron exhaust manifolds. And at the back of those heads, hrome-capped ignition sequences spark through sleeved plug wires. When fired, he infamous 427 rumbles like an old school stoplight slayer. Its ancillary components are top notch in every way, ith GM-branded hoses, rust-free master cylinder and a correct Harrison expansion tank accompanying reproduction tower clamps, fresh radiator and a rebuilt alternator. And bright Chevy Orange engine skin is seated in a clean, atin Black frame.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Peer under this low-slung roadster and you'll find a factory chassis that's straight, olid and ready to roll. The car's hot big block twists torque through a correct Muncie 4-speed, hich hangs a 1969 (9) Muncie (P) assembled on September (P) 13th, 13) 1968 build stamp between a correct 3925660 casting number. That transmission spins a correct, FB" stamped differential. Beneath that drivetrain, rebuilt F41 Sport Suspension combines optional power steering with tight turns and increased grip. At the corners of the car, -wheel power disc brakes ensure quick, rama-free stops. Aluminized down-pipes shuttle spent gases through rowdy side pipes. And all that fully sorted hardware rolls on handsome Rally Wheels, hich spin F70-15 Firestone Wide Oval Super Sport redlines around polished trim rings and turbine center caps.

INTERIOR

Slip in to this Stingray's correct Black interior and settle on one of its firm vinyl buckets. A familiar dash founds an array of black-trimmed telemetry above a correct Delco AM/FM radio. At the base of that dash, tapered console frames a factory shifter. Below that console, ranslucent floor mats protect like-new carpet. At the edges of that carpet, eather-free door panels hang simple stainless hardware in front of factory power windows. In front of the driver, tilting and telescoping column spins a sporty steering wheel. And behind the passengers, small storage compartment reserves enough room for a pair of car show chairs.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

Here's a quick look at the car's VIN, rim Tag and NCRS Shipping Data Report.

VIN: 194679SXXXXXX

1: Chevrolet Motor Division
9: Corvette
4: V8 engine
67: Convertible
9: 1969 model year
S: Assembled in St. Louis, issouri
XXXXXX: Sequential Production Number

TRIM TAG

C14: Assembled on October © 14th (14), 968
ZQ4: Black vinyl interior
983: Fathom Green paint

NCRS SHIPPING DATA REPORT

GM official production date: October 18th, 968
Original delivery dealer code and zone: 239 and 35
Original dealer: Moore Chevrolet of Elizabeth, ew Jersey

OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION

The aforementioned NCRS Shipping Data Report
A reproduction window sticker

As the value of third generation Corvettes continues to grow, ell optioned, ell-restored cars like this Fathom Green drop-top will continue to become serious investment pieces. With a strong color combination, n original drivetrain and great aesthetics, his C3 is not only a fun car to own, ut also a great example of the brand's evolution. Whether you're a seasoned Chevy collector or a potential first-time buyer, on't miss the chance to park this slick Stingray in your garage!