#'S MATCHING 350/300HP V8 & TH400 AUTO, 1 OWNER TILL 2013, RARE COLOR, VERY NICE

Like the cars themselves, he pedigrees come in all shapes, izes, nd price ranges. Blue-chip Corvettes cost big money because people are willing to pay for authenticity, ut that same principle also applies to more affordable versions. This 1969 Corvette convertible, or example, arries a matching-numbers powertrain, great color combination, nd lots of documentation, ll at a very reasonable price. Finished in its original code 990 Monaco Orange, his is a flashy-looking Stingray. The paint was done recently and professionally, o it looks spectacular with very few flaws, nd the intrinsic goodness of the Corvette shape makes this early C3 a special car. Fit and finish are akin to what you would have received from the factory when it was new, nd in the Corvette world, hat matters, ecause over-restored Corvettes are a no-no. The paint shines up nicely and the orange is exactly right: not too pale and not too bright. The early cars are popular with enthusiasts thanks to their chrome bumpers, hich are in excellent shape on this roadster, long with the emblems and glass. It's really a good-looking car!The black interior (code ZQ4) was neatly restored as well, sing reproduction seat covers that match the originals, eplacement door panels, nd new carpets. The high-back buckets are comfortable enough for all-day drives yet supportive enough for spirited romps on your favorite twisty road. The gauges are unusually crisp and bright, uggesting that perhaps they've been restored, lthough with we believe to be just 73,729 original miles and given the condition of the rest of the car, t's quite possible they're well-preserved originals. The auxiliary instruments in the center stack are equally nice and the original radio has been replaced with a later AM/FM/cassette unit specifically built for this application. The stubby shift lever with a TH400 underneath means this 'Vette is quite entertaining on the street and it's especially fun to simply stomp the loud pedal and aim it at the horizon. The matching black convertible top is in excellent condition with a clear plastic rear window, nd you'll quickly master the art of stowing it at a red light so you can enjoy the open-air experience that makes this Corvette so appealing.The 350 replaced the venerable 327 in 1969, nd this car's engine is the original, umbers-matching engine, hich is rated at 300 horsepower, hich is plenty for a lightweight like this. But it's far from high-strung, nhaling through a single 4-barrel carburetor and with a cam that's quite streetable. It's neatly dressed in proper Corvette regalia, rom the plain valve covers to the bright Chevy Orange paint, nd while it's no longer detailed for show, he engine bay is nicely done with no major modifications or alterations, hich is important on a car with a pedigree. The TH400 3-speed automatic transmission links to the original rear end, hich is full of 3.08 gears on a Posi-Traction limited slip, aking this Corvette equally adept at zipping through traffic and cruising on the highway. The underside is beautifully finished, ith correct satin black frame and suspension components, new correct exhaust system, nd bare floors, ll of which suggest that a lot of money went into this car's restoration. It also wears factory Rally wheels and cool F70-15 redline tires to give it a correct factory look.Documentation includes the original purchase order, SO, rotect-O-Plate, nd first title, hich shows that the original owner kept the car until 2013! A bulletproof pedigree on a high-quality 'Vette, ll at a very appealing price. Call today!