Convertible, #'s Match, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Auto, PRICED TO SELL!!

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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful numbers matching 1969 Corvette Stingray Convertible in fantastic condition. This Stingray looks great, runs great, and is an excellent driver. It is finished in the beautiful color combination of Can-Am White (972) over Bright Blue Vinyl (411) with a black soft top. This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad. The desirable paint and trim codes, along with all of the other nice options, are also verified as correct and original by the factory build sheet, or “tank sticker,” that is pictured and included with the car.

We recently driven this Stingray over 20 miles. During that time the car had no issues, was completely reliable, and was a pleasure to drive.

This Corvette is "Numbers Matching” meaning the engine and transmission that are in the car now are the same correct and original units that were installed at the factory in St. Louis in 1969. The last six digits of the VIN, 732366, are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car. The transmission is also original with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case.

We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a very desirable classic Corvette Stingray Convertible at an unbeatable value. The convertible Stingrays draw a nice premium over the standard coupe body style. One could easily buy this car now and sell it for more than the purchase price in years to come as the market on C3 "chrome bumper" Corvettes from 1968 to 1972 is absolutely red hot right now and on the rise. Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers, and other information below to get a true sense of how nice this Corvette really is.

As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the Corvette, just give us a call.

Exterior

The Can-Am White (972) exterior is in great driver condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has dazzling gloss and nice shine. The rally wheels and center caps are in excellent condition with a nice finish and no curb rash. The BF Goodrich raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. The soft top is in great condition with no holes or frayed edges. The rear window is clear and not scratched up or yellowed, but does have a scuff at the bottom. The chrome and brightwork looks wonderful overall with a brilliant finish. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some small spots in the paint, a rougher area on the left rear, and may be some other blemishes that were too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. This Corvette has no rust issues and as one can see in the many photos of the underside it is very clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and there are no signs of corrosion around the windshield, which are the two most notorious areas for rust on a Corvette of this era. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how solid this car is.

Interior

The Bright Blue (411) interior of the Corvette is in fantastic condition. The seats are in excellent shape with no rips, holes, or split seams. The seat is not overly worn in the typical spot on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The door panels are in superb condition, there are no cracks in the typical spot where the driver's elbow sits. The carpet is also in great condition with no rips, holes, or major stains. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The dash is in excellent shape with no cracks or sun fading. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes.

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well, especially for a convertible, and the excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this Stingray has received throughout its life.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in good mechanical condition. As stated above we have driven this car over 20 miles with no issues. The original numbers matching engine starts up right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. The car drives great and feels nice on the road and at highway speeds. In the video one can observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves. Please note that there are no strange noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well throughout the power band. The car runs cool and does not overheat. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos.

The horn works as do the exterior lights, dash lights, indicators, wipers, and blower for the heater on all speeds; even the “Seat Belt” light on the dash works. The blower for the heater works on all speeds. The vacuum system for the headlights and wiper door works properly. Please note that the vacuum system works properly from both the respective switches on the dash and the override switch under the steering column. The operation of the headlights and wiper door by both switches can be seen in the video. All of the gauges work with the obvious exception of the clock. Some of the fiber optics work. The heater core has been bypassed. As one can hear in the video, this Stingray sounds awesome and has a very healthy exhaust note. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the top down on a beautiful day.

A note on the fiber optic light monitoring system, we consistently receive many questions about the purpose of this system; exactly what it is and what it does. The sole and main idea behind the fiber optic light monitoring system is to simply confirm that all of the exterior lights, headlights, indicators, tail lights, etc., are working and to make the driver aware of a burned out bulb. Each lamp on the outside of the car has an actual fiber optic cable that runs to an indicator on the center console. There are nine small indicators on the console and each has its own fiber optic cable. When the bulb goes on the light travels through the fiber optic cable and illuminates the corresponding indicator on the console. If someone does not remember to plug the cable end into the lamp housing, does any work to the center console, or if there is a break in a connection or anywhere along the cable, that indicator no longer works. As one can imagine, over time this is very common.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1969 Corvette looks spectacular, is in very nice driver quality condition, and is a true bargain at our asking price. The convertible body style, the interesting and unique color combination, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this Stingray especially important and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing and as one can see, this car is quite correct. There are photos of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date. In my opinion and based on our experience the "Chrome Bumper" cars from 1968-1972 are the most collectible and hottest in the entire Corvette market right now. The value of these cars has gone up exponentially in recent years. They are all solid investments for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort.

Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car in such great detail to give you all of the numbers, options, photos, and video. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for an exceptional example like this car, and will become even more important as time passes and this car becomes older and even more rare. This information is very valuable and important for pricing. Any prospective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers, should ask for all the numbers and information before he or she makes a purchase.

Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.

item
number
description*

VIN
194679S732366
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "94" is the series, Stingray V8 Corvette. The "67" is the body style, Convertible. The sixth digit, "9," indicates the model year, 1969. The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 32,366th Corvette made for 1969.

Body Build Date
O 14
"O" corresponds to October, and the "14" is the fourteenth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is October 14th, 1969.

Engine Code
V1002
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "10" is the tenth month of year and the "02" is the second day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on October 2nd, 1969.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
HZ
This means the motor was intended for a 350ci 300hp Corvette with an automatic transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamping
732366
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 732366, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured in this ad meaning this engine is original to this car.

Engine Block Casting Number
3970010
The engine block has a correct 3790010 casting number a small block 1969 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
J 18 9
"J" is September, "18" is the eighteenth day of the month, and the "9" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on September 18th, 1969. Which is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Intake Manifold Casting Number
3927184
The intake manifold has a correct 3927184 casting number a small block 300hp 1969 corvette

Intake Manifold Casting Date
I 19 9
"I" is August, "19" is the ninteenth day of the month, and the "9" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on August 19th, 1969. Which is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Distributor
1111490
This Distributor is correct and original for a 1969 corvette with a 1111490 stamping.

Exhaust Manifold Left
3872765
The left exhaust manifold has the correct 3846559 casting number for a 1971 Corvette with a small block engine.

Exhaust Manifold Right
3932461
The right exhaust manifold has the correct 3932461 casting number for a 1969 Corvette with a small block engine.

Driver's Window
TV
The "T" is August and the "V" is 1969 so this window is original, made in August of 1969. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger Window
XV
The "X" is February and the "V" is 1969 so this window is original, made in February of 1969. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code

972
Can-Am White

interior color code

411
Bright Blue

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

19467
Corvette Convertible

A82
Headrests

J50
Power Brakes

M40
Turbo Hydramatic Automatic Transmission

N40
Power Steering

PU9
White Letter Tires

U79
AM-FM Stereo Radio