However, this 427 is far from standard. With a restoration started in the late 1980s by the consignors father, then completed by the talented hands of The Vette Shop from Warminster, Pennsylv, On our showroom floor here at the Classic Auto Mall is a 427ci V8 powered 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. Jeremy It was a M-22 Muncie Rock Crusher 4 speed behind the L-88. The 435 HP engine, also triple carbureted, was considered a High-Performance unit (Hi-Perf) and cam with competition parts rather than passenger car components. Now, it takes that performance to a whole new level. Met deze prachtig blauwe Corvette haalden we een topper in onze collectie. He could even be found working on tractors or hay bailers while on vacation at his uncles farm. Or subscribe without commenting. Cheers Classic Holley Carburetor is constructed from aluminum which compared to its zinc counterpart equates to a weight savings of 40%! Designed for 283-302-305-307-327-350-400 c.i.d. Assuredly some collector will find this irresistible and well worth the asking price. for sale. Seeing this beautiful example is simply stunning. $6.99. This looks like GMs Flame Red color, the same paint used on the General Lee. If he actually went to all that expense, then he probably should have installed a serpentine system while he was at it. Browse our inventory now. Over 350 photographs and detailed text are included. To this day, 1966-1969 427 models remain some of the most coveted Corvettes ever produced. Start it cold, and a very good chance it'd backfire. Beyond the upgraded suspension, the L88 cars came with high-performance brakes at all four corners and a Positraction differential as standard. The camshaft uses a 108-degree lobe separation angle for a nice lumpy idle while retaining solid performance all around. Seems weird to slap on fresh paint and then sell the car smells like something is being hidden. no hidden. A numbers-matching L68 tri-power 427 big block, four-speed manual, factory-correct Fathom Green, and both hard and soft tops - yes, this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is everything you want in a fast and distinguished vintage 'Vette. The block is numbers matching to the car but the heads are 1970 LS-6 square port. Rain was handled by a good layer of Rain-X. Through a relationship with local shopD&M Corvette, Bernstein found himself in contact with Borowski Race Engines, Inc.s Ken McCaul. McCaul says, We used as much of the original engine as possible, and we were able to make something that looks period-correct but turn it into a modern powerplant on the inside. I have my 4th Corvette in winter storage in the Rochester area (We lucked out on the latest snow) and I have never started any of them. Great running, fast and fun as hell to drive. Beautiful lines for this year, the real racing form was taking shape. When I was looking through the supplied photos, I admit that I was waiting for one aspect of the Corvette that would require attention. With a 342 posi, I also dont drive far before I start looking for a gas station. For the 69 Tri-Power the spring would be orange. Now were talking! This is a nice car, however, when a seller/owner throws out high horsepower numbers they are often just a number picked at random to impress and are not based on any documented proof, such as a dyno or on track performance. Manage Settings A Rare Find!! And unlike the high maintenance 435s, make almost as much power without the headaches of valve adjustment and 100 octane fuel, which is like $9 a gallon if you buy VP. McCaul had just the ticket to tune up the Tri-Power-equipped bullet to provide that enhanced performancewithout breaking the bank, and by improving a number of items over the four-decade-old technology the engine sported when it arrived in the Borowski shop. Looks like a beauty. for sale. Celebrating the 100,000th Bring a Trailer Auction! or Best Offer +$5.29 shipping. The tri-power that was on my car when it was new- L-89 Aluminum rectangle port heads. This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has the dream car wish list, including the numbers-matching 427 big block, factory tri-power, growling side pipes, and four-on-the-floor to control it all. Moving right along, the underside of this Vette is as clean as a whistle; the floor pans and frame show no signs of a problem this appears to be a very tight car. + Read More Save Search Saved (0) My Favorite Listings (0) 300 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $4,663.00. Jason draws on over 15 years of experience in the automotive publishing industry, and collaborates with many of the industry's movers and shakers to create compelling technical articles and high-quality race coverage. For 1969, three available "big-block" engine choices included the "Tri-Power" RPO L68 427ci V8 developing 400 rated horsepower and 460 pounds-feet of tire-melting torque. Much lower L89 Corvette production totaled 16 in 1967, 624 in 1968, and 390 in 1971. You better check on that, the rock crusher is the M-22. Opting for the L88 engine meant giving up creature comforts in the cabin. $62,990 Dealership Showcased CC-1673846 1969 Chevrolet Corvette The new Borowski-built Tri-Power 427 engine as installed in Frank Bernsteins car. Maybe GM wasnt so bad after all and each to his/her own. Corvette coupes came with removable T-tops that could be stored behind the two seats, along with a removable rear window that had its own storage shelf above the stored T-tops. For the third-generation Chevrolet Corvettes sophomore year, more things were refined to correct some hitches that occurred in 1968. (Right) a close-up of the Tri-Power carb setup. Another improvement was made in the camshaft tunnel, through the use of one of Howards Cams retrofit hydraulic roller camshaft and lifter kits [PN CL120405-08]. TEXT US. of torque while retainingthe 427s original engine block and cylinder heads. Your bid has been posted in the comment flow on the listing, and you can see other bids there as they happen. We currently have 34 1969 Chevrolet Corvette listings on AllCollectorCars.com. The seller says that it is very fast, and with so much power available, that doesnt surprise me. The camshaft offers duration of 235/241 degrees at .050-inch and lift figures of .618-inch for both intake and exhaust valves. Only 20 were produced in 1967.) Boasting well over 435 horsepower in later models, this engine offered serious power, plus versatility. The remaining trim and plastic are in excellent order, while the same is true of the dash and pad. I made the same modifications to the 454 in my 70 Monte and Ive spun the belts off a couple of times when I was really pouring the coal to it. Your bid of $ is $ more that the current high bid of $. Side Exhaust. As long as your foot is heaver than what it takes to overcome the spring tension and the spring is weaker than the throttle cable, that part of the system will work. To top it off, the car was the highly sought after Rally Red and. He said he bought it back in the mid 70s when OPEC came about and they were just cheap cars, expensive cars to operate and he street raced it. !Beautiful 1969 Stingray, (L46) 350 engine 350 HP, (M21) 4 speed close ratio, (980) Riverside Gold, (N40) Power Steering, (J50) Power Brakes , (N37) Tilt telescopi, Just freshly frame off restored and extremely well executed. Get our daily recap of Corvette news delivered directly to your inbox. Presented t, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible // JUST REDUCED! WINNERS UPDATE Question of the Week: What's Your Favorite Print Ad For a Car Part? Brand New. Everything from its curves to its old school, no-replacement-for-displacement V-8s has a huge draw on my heart. He and his son, Chris, also a Corvette enthusiast, served as Captains of the 2014 Georgia Corvette Caravan. The numbers-matching 427ci L71 V8 features three two-barrel carburetors and is backed by a four-speed manual transmission with a Positraction rear end. This stunning 1969 Chevrolet Corvette T-TOP Sti, The C3 Corvettes had a long production run from the late 60s thru the 80, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 427 400HP Tri-Power!!! I prefer under chassis off road mufflers, option N11. $46.99. The interior is upholstered in matching Saddle leather (421) with a color-coordinated dashboard, console, and carpeting. CL. 10 Classic Cars You Can Buy for $15,000 or less. Stamping 724654 is shown above, matching the car's chassis number. $1,950 -we have all 6 castings of 3x2 intakes in stock!. One very important feature that remained unchanged was Corvette's lineup of big-block engines, including the matching-numbers L71 427/435 HP Tri-Power unit powering this 1969 convertible in concert with a heavy-duty 4-speed manual transmission, both of which were rebuilt as part of an expert drivetrain overhaul. Marks spare time was heavily consumed by reading automotive magazines and wondering how in the heck people could land a job testing cars all day. 1968-1969 Corvette 427 Dipstick at Zip . 1969 1969 Corvettes for sale After more than 60 years and 7 generations of car sales, the Chevrolet Corvette is, to many people, a certified American icon. I will ship with insurance anywhere in the USA for $25. The new owner will receive the original Protect-O-Plate, the factory owners manual, smog pamphlet, and some other paperwork/receipts from over the years. 1971 Corvette Industrial Marine GM# 3973469 Q-Jet Intake Cast Iron Dated: E 2 71. 1969 Corvette Options Colors Follow @corvettestory Follow @corvettestory Introducing the Vette Spotter app for the iPhone. Voiture de collection Chevrolet Corvette C3 L71 427 Tri-Power vendre de 1969, 12600 km, sur ClassicNumber.com, le site incontournable des passionns de la voiture ancienne, de collection, de sport et de prestige. C5 Corvette Parts. With its original 427 V8 Chevy engine with three factory two-barrel carburetors, the car is extremely smooth to drive but is a beast when you want it to be., In fact, the seller claims to have had a ton of older Corvettes over the years but says I can tell you that this is one of the best driving cars I have ever been in., He adds that its smooth, fast, stops straight, sticks to the road, and can be enjoyed the day that you get it, saying that it starts right up, settles into a wonderful idle, and sounds awesome with the sidepipes., The four-speed manual transmission still shifts like butter, and the seller even claims you could shift it with one finger if you wanted to., Elsewhere mechanically, the cars clutch and tires are rated as excellent and the stainless steel four-wheel disc brakes are all new., While the original Fathom Green paint was re-covered with Copper Bronze in the 1970s, the seller believes it still looks good for a driver or from 10 feet away but admits it does have plenty of checking due to age., Still, he says he would never reconsider a repaint right now because it is just simply too much fun exactly the way it sits.. The History of the Corvette 427 Engine The 427ci L71 V8 was rated at 435 horsepower by the factory and features mechanical lifters and three Holley two-barrel carburetors. One last challenge for the project centered around tuning the ignition and dialing in the engines performance. though interestingly the Sting Ray (two words) moniker was dropped for 68 only to return as Stingray (one word) in 69. The leather covering on the drivers seat has typically aged creases but looks fine. It's a very high-effort type of. White over saddle. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. 3. Wow running a 43 large vette on craigslist??? He's owned 10 Corvettes since 1983, including examples from the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth generations. Its great if you actually have one of the 196 copies that were produced between 68 and 69; beyond that, its being ginned up a bit. $427.95 - $447.95 Uremco Remanufactured Carburetor 0 # 1880042422 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 V8 435 HP Tri-Power 4-Speed Lots of Documentation 69-5090P 2,652 views Nov 12, 2020 19 Dislike Share Save Street Dreams 2.94K subscribers Welcome to Street. Chevrolet Corvette C3 427 Tri-power L68 1969 Met deze prachtig blauwe Corvette haalden we een topper in onze collectie. Its a beautiful car but not too practical for someone without the deep pockets to maintain and operate it. The radio, air conditioning, power windows, tilt steering wheel, and power steering were all left off. Original 1969 Dated Chevrolet Tri Power End Carburetor. Ive sat in a couple, and it seemed hard to see out of it. buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. However, Chevrolet->ke199 lied. Automatics arent the deal killers they once were. 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