This 1969 Corvette had belonged to the same owner since 1971, but ill health means that it has not seen any use for the past few years. The time has come for it to head off to a new home, and to someone who is willing to take on restoring this classic to its former glory. There is some work to be done, so take a look and see if this is a project that you would be willing to take on. The Corvette is located in Troy, Michigan, and has been listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding on the Chevy has reached $11,000, but the reserve hasn’t been met.

The Daytona Yellow Corvette looks relatively tidy at first glance, but it will definitely require a full restoration to return it to its best. The body has a number of nicks and marks in the fiberglass, and these will need to be repaired before any thought is given to applying a fresh coat of paint. Some of the badges are missing off the car, while items such as the bumpers are showing the sort of deterioration that will require a trip to the plater to rectify. The Corvette is fitted with tinted glass, and while the majority of it seems to be okay, the windshield is badly cracked and will need to be replaced. The panel gaps seem to be quite consistent, and with the doors nicely aligned, that is always a positive sign when it comes to considering the state of the birdcage. It isn’t conclusive, but it is a reasonable starting point. However, the news might not be quite so good when we start to climb underneath the vehicle. The frame wears a very heavy coating of surface corrosion, but it looks like there might be some rust problems as well. The rear frame on the passenger side around the rear wheel well looks like it might have at least a hole in it. It also looks like the frame mount might have punched through the body in the same area. Those sorts of issues would suggest that to restore the Corvette to a high standard might entail a full body-off process.

Powering the Corvette is the entry-level 350ci V8, producing 300hp. The vehicle also features a 4-speed manual transmission and power steering. The car had been sitting for a few years, but the fuel system has been treated to a flush and clean, while some of the lines have also been replaced. A new distributor cap, rotor, ignition points, and battery were fitted, while the clutch and brakes were inspected. The Corvette has roared back into life, and it now runs and drives. The engine looks pretty grotty and dirty, and the amount of oily dirt that is present on the top of the valve covers suggests that there might have been a leak at some point. Given the amount of time that the vehicle has been sitting, a thorough check will be required before any sort of significant road use could be contemplated. I would also be treating everything to a thorough clean in a bid to verify there are no leakage issues that could potentially cause problems.

The Corvette’s interior isn’t perfect, but it certainly appears to be serviceable. The carpet is faded, while the Black vinyl covers on the seats are showing wear and some seam separations. Overall though, I really think that the rest of the trim might present quite well with a really thorough clean. The door trims, the dash, and the pad all look quite good, while the wheel seems to be free of significant wear issues. The vehicle hasn’t been loaded with optional extras, but the next owner will get an AM/FM radio, along with a speed warning indicator.

There is little doubt that this 1969 Corvette will require a full restoration, and from what I can determine from the great collection of photos that the owner supplies, I believe that this will require complete dismantling if this is to be completed properly. The rust that I spotted under the car is a bit of a worry, but on the positive side, the owner would seem to be open to answering any questions and also appears to be willing to let potential buyers perform a personal inspection of the vehicle. Regardless of how questionable the condition of a car might or might not appear to be, I always find this to be a reassuring sign. It tends to indicate a seller who feels that they have nothing to hide. Does that make the Corvette a tempting proposition for you?