The Chevy Corvette was treated to a complete overhaul in 1968, so the changes going into 1969 were minor. Aided by extended production run due to labor issues, the 1969 ‘Vettes set a sales record that wouldn’t be topped until 1976. This example has had a color change from when it was new, and the original engine is out of the car but has been rebuilt. This stalled project is in Jackson, New Jersey, and needs someone new to finish the work. It’s available here on eBay where it will take more than $5,600 to crack the reserve.
Nearly 15 years prior, Chevy’s sports car was in danger of being discontinued. Fast forward to the Mako Shark years, including 1969, and nearly 39,000 units of the vehicle were built. 43% were convertibles, like the seller’s car (this one comes with both the detachable hardtop and canvas roof), and nearly a third came with the L46 version of the 350 cubic inch V8 engine that produced one horsepower per cubic inch.
This Corvette wears some version of blue paint that needs redoing anyway, so going back to the Chevy’s original color of Fathom Green is likely recommended. We’re told the frame is good and the fiberglass body has no apparent issues. This was a well-equipped Corvette when new, including factory air conditioning, tilt steering, and factory side exhaust pipes, all of which we hope are still around and/or functioning.
The 350 engine is seen hanging from a lift in the back of a truck, so we assume it’s ready to go back in the car when you are. The interior may not be complete, but the black leather seats, dash cluster, and dash pad are accounted for. J.D. Power suggests this could be a $40-60,000 car when restored so hopefully the reserve isn’t so high that the acquisition plus restoration costs don’t’ exceed its potential resale value.
350/350 one of Chevys best engines ever. Car has quite a few options, including black vinyl hardtop. If you are a very skilled mechanic, this car is for you. If not, pass. I have restored several c3s. It is a ton of expense and work. I have a 4 inch binder if receipts for my 73 coupe I restored. Yesterday, another $800 for a DeWitts radiator, but it did fit perfectly.
Hmmmm,l see a big project car here,is it worth it, hmmmm, kinda hard to say, what would 🤔, concern,me the,Dash,and or inside,wiring harness, why was this unplugged, and or taken out 🤔, maybe for a upgrade,hmmmm, did 🤔 all of this work beforehand, who knows,upgrades are redly available 🤔, and not expensive 🤔, but require alot rerouting, and reworking.
Needs a lot of work. It’s not a big block car.
I don’t think it is worth it. It looks like a lot of major work . Complete new wiring harness and reboot the car and who knows how bad things are messed up in the rear suspension who cares about 350 hp at the crank that amounts to only 200 rear wheel hp a modern LS and modern L80 trans would be the direction to take with that project it would be a spendy one for sure good luck.
Best way to restore this is to remove the radiator cap and drive a new car under it. Not worth the investment to restore, even if were free!
Augmentational parts car for a few other barn find vettes seen in the recent months. That or a SS/G 1/4 mile/street rod/, use your own imagination project for the whole family. What fun!
Just appears to me to be to far beyond the point of no return(s).
I own a 72 corvette. It needs a lot of work. What I see here is a lost cause. I’m a retired auto body tech. I wouldn’t touch this one.
Looks like a great project at the right price (12k) for someone that wants to get there hands dirty.
It’s a shame not to restore it, BUT be ready to spend more than it’s worth to bring back to a high quality. I have virtually the same car, second owner bought it in1978. Frame off NCRS quality restoration, all my labor except paint, I’m in it for 50K and as I said I already owned it and it was never crashed. It my car and has enormous sentimental value, but in cash value barley break even.
1500 buck shell – entire unit needs reworked from nose to tail.
50k in parts + a decent EFI motor.
Toss the rear & front suspension units all new.
Ya better have a quality fully outfitted shop handle it – this is no home lift garage project.
Just someone tired of seeing their old parts car taking up space. Hard pass as it’s too far gone to worry about for the price they’d want. I bet there is another, better condition vett in the save yard.
Too much money to restore. Too much money to make a driver out of it. It’s a $2,000 car at best.
Claims it “could be” a 40 to 60k car . PROBLEM… It will cost 70000+ to make it a 50k car.
Throw in the mullet Joe Dirt. Fight is over
I just don’t see it. I’d want a full explanation as to why the Wiring harness was taken out, and why the remaining wiring looks like a bowl of spaghetti. If it’s an L46 350/350 I might be induced to by the Motor.
Lots of good comments looking at the rough spots on this Corvette. I am surprised that no one mentioned the rock shaped “parking brake” by the rear tire.