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VIN 194679S705127
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| Car Year: |
1969 |
| Car's approximate birthday: |
October 21, 1968 |
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| Owner: |
Dan Ebay: gmsupercars |
| City: |
Scottsdale |
| State: |
Arizona |
| Country: |
United States |
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| Purchase date: |
Undefined |
| Status: |
Current Owner |
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| State: |
Nice Driver |
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| Exterior: |
980 Riverside Gold |
| Interior: |
Std Black (Vinyl) |
(39.59%) |
| Softtop: |
Beige |
| Wheels: |
Other Color |
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| Delivery Dealer Zone: |
Unknown |
| Delivery Dealer Code: |
Unknown |
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19467 |
Base Corvette Convertible (BB 435hp) |
42.91% |
4,438.00 |
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A82 |
Headrests |
100.00% |
17.95 |
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C07 |
Auxiliary Hardtop (for convertible) |
20.32% |
252.80 |
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G81 |
Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios |
95.36% |
46.35 |
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J50 |
Power Brakes |
43.54% |
42.15 |
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K66 |
Transistor Ignition System |
14.71% |
81.10 |
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L71 |
427ci, 435hp Engine |
7.02% |
437.10 |
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M21 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio |
35.45% |
184.80 |
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P02 |
Deluxe Wheel Covers |
20.83% |
57.95 |
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PT7 |
White Stripe Tires, F70x15, nylon |
55.15% |
31.30 |
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TJ2 |
Front Fender Louver Trim |
30.86% |
21.10 |
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U79 |
AM-FM Radio, stereo |
10.61% |
278.10 |
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UA6 |
Alarm System |
32.08% |
26.35 |
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Total |
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0.000000252063590% (1 Cars) |
5,915.05 |
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| Factory job nr.: |
Unknown |
| Export Car: |
Non Export Car |
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| Car history: |
1969 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 427ci / 435hp 4spd RAGTOP “BRASS HAT” 2 tops CB Zone Courtesy Car. L-71 427c.i. / 435 HP Tri-Power. COURTESY CARS WERE ORDERED BY THE CHEVROLET ZONE DEALERS AND KEPT THERE TO BE USED BY THE GM BRASS HATS AND CERTAIN CELEBRITIES WHO NEEDED A TOP OF THE LINE CRUISER WHILE IN THE AREA FOR BUSINESS AND OF COURSE PLEASURE. THESE ZONE CARS WERE ALWAYS THE BEST AND MOST DESIRABLE OF CARS. MOST OF THE COURTESY CARS WERE VERY HIGHLY OPTIONED, DUE TO THE CLASS OF DRIVERS THAT WOULD ENJOY SUCH PERKS. THE ORIGINAL PAPERWORK (TANK STICKER & WINDIOW STICKER) SHOWS THIS FINE EXAMPLE TO BE DIRECTLY DELIVERED TO THE BUFFALO, NEW YORK CHEVROLET SALES ZONE OFFICE. WHAT A PERFECT COMBINATION OF SUPERB UNIQUE HISTORY AND A HIGHLY DESIRED 427/435HP TRI-POWER 4 SPEED RAGTOP IS WHAT SEALS THE DEAL, WITH SUCH INVESTMENTS AS THIS FINE EXAMPLE. THIS L-71 427 FEATURES - a “LR” coded Cast-Iron Block with Bore and Stroke @ 4.251 x 3.76 inches making a Displacement of 427 cubic inches. A compression Ratio of 11.0:1, Brake Horse Power of 435 at 5800 RPM, Torque: 460 @ 4000 RPM. It also had Five Main Bearings, Mechanical Valve Lifters, High-Performance Cam Shaft, 3 HOLLEY Two-Barrel Carburetors, a LOW-PROFILE Dual Plenum Aluminum (SNOW FLAKE) Intake Manifold PART #3937797. SPORT STEERING WHEEL, DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM, POWER DISC BRAKES, ASTRO VENTILATION, HIDE-A-WAY WIPERS, CARPETING, FRONT SEAT BACK LATCHES, LIGHTER, CHROME LUGGAGE-RACK, HEAD RESTRAINTS, POWER BRAKES, AM/FM STEREO PUSH BUTTON RADIO, POWER RADIO, RUBBER FLOOR MATS. THIS L71’S ADDITIONAL OPTIONS INCLUDE: 980 – “RIVERSIDE GOLD” Exterior Paint, (400) ZQ4 – Black Vinyl Interior, A82 – Head Restraints, C05 – Convertible Top Beige – Less units were made with this color top exact numbers are “NA” but well understood by most “TRUE” Corvette Collectors. C07 – Auxiliary Hard Top – ONLY 7,878 units which is about 20% of total cars were made with this option. G81 – Positraction Axle 4:11 Gear Ratio – Less units were made with the 4:11 Gear Ratio (This was the lowest Gear Ratio Offered) exact numbers are “NA” but well understood by most “TRUE” Corvette Collectors, J50 – Power Brakes – Less than 44% of total cars were made with this option, K66 – Full Transistor Ignition System – ONLY 5,702 units which is less than 15% of total cars were made with this option L71 – 435 HP Turbo-Jet 427 V8 – ONLY 2,722 units which is about 7% of total cars were made with this option, M21 – 4 Speed Close-Ratio Transmission – Less than 36% of total cars were made with this option, PT7 – F70 X 15 White Stripe Tires – About 55% of total cars were made with this option, P02 – Special Wheel Covers – ONLY 8,073 units which is Less than 21% of total cars were made with this option TJ2 – Front Fender Louver Trim – About 31% of total cars were made with this option, UA6 – Audio Alarm System – About 32% of total cars were made with this option, U79 – AM/FM Stereo Pushbutton Radio – ONLY 4,114 units which is about 10% of total cars were made with this option. Numbers Matching Engine Tab# 072ILR 19S705127. Recent Restoration. ORIGINAL TANK STICKER & ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER. VEHICLE ORDER # AYR612. BUILT AT - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. PLANT. SHIPPED TO - CHEV ZONE OFFICE - PUBLIC RELATIONS P.O. BOX 1123 BUFFALO, NEW YORK 12998. (As stated in both the Window Sticker and Tank Sticker). This rare and powerful L71 ROADSTER has had an extensive maintenance and restoration that includes a gorgeous repaint of the original factory colors. Restored original bucket seats and console interior in black vinyl as the factory has intended. A complete rebuild and refurbishing of the original drive train, including engine, transmission, rear differential, some chassis and suspension. Engine compartment has been detailed to new condition with paint markings and labels. Correct colors and factory finishes were used in the restoration. This absolute gem is a part of a wonderful Private Collection that is showcased in Climate Controlled Showroom. It is a well-maintained collector car should. This Fine Example has been serviced and well maintained by Professionals and True Muscle Car Fanatics since it’s Acquirement. It has never sees rain or snow as it comes from the dry desert. This is one fine example of a rare professionally restored and sought after big block corvette convertible. Gorgeous Striking Alknoch (Alknoch makes the best Quality Reproduction Tops) Code# C05 Beige Vinyl Top – exact production numbers are not known for color top colors but most True Corvette Collectors will tell you that a with the GOLD PAINT/ BLACK INTERIOR/ BEIGE TOP combo is HIGHLY DESIRABLE. All of which are in fantastic condition. This absolute gem is a part of a wonderful Private Collection that is showcased in Climate Controlled Showroom. AQUIRED OUT OF A VERY HIGHEND & WELL KNOWN GM SUPERCAR PRIVATE COLLECTION / COLLECTOR. Again everything works as a well-restored collector car should. This Stingray Corvette has been serviced and well maintained by professionals and true muscle car fanatics since its restoration. 67,600 miles. Motor suffix code is LR. November 18, 2009. |
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| For Sale: |
No |
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