1969 L-89 Convertible 4 Speed For Sale

[Jerry@CHP]

We have a data base of original stampings and tracings that I've been collecting for over 20 years. These include cars that were judged at the Camaro Nationals, cars we've inspected for clients, cars in our local area that we have known since new and original cars that we've worked on.

This is the first posting that I've written about this car.

Jerry @CHP

[Jerry@CHP]

The reason I mentioned needing the documentation for all 311 L89's built in 1969 was to prove the point that only 11 convertibles were built. I suspect that convertible numbers would be small and any that were built were probably built for NHRA racing in Stock or Super Stock classes. Convertibles were heavier and made a different weight break, and in some classes, that was an advantage. In 1968, a legal NHRA SS396 Super Stock Camaro convertible would run the same class as a Z28.

Jerry @CHP

[COPO]

[ QUOTE ]
wondered why no documents have been shown or mentioned

[/ QUOTE ] Probably because there are not any, but I think most people figured that out. Let's face it, anyone selling an ultra rare car with a 1/4 million dollar asking price would be listing everything possible about the car, especially on a site like this with so many potential, but very knowledgeable buyers. Because of all the fakes out there, unfortunately, matching numbers aren't a big determinate on the validity of a car's pedigree anymore. Many of the corvette guys certainly have broaching and restamping down to a science.

A very nice looking car, but likely a tough sell in this crowd.

Jerry, nice to see you on the site. Your knowledge is certainly welcome. BTW, nice job on my booster I recently received.

[TimG]

Many Corvette folks search for a virgin block, one that was sold over the counter with no stamping. These are perfect blocks to stamp although their availability is limited.
I've seen that the less of a certain engine installed in a car, the longer is the acceptable spread between the assembaly date and installation date. A friend is looking at a L89 automatic in a '69 Corvette, very few made. The spread is longer than typical as these were not used as quickly as a 427/390 horse motor. They tend to sit and wait in inventory.

[olredalert]

-------Tim is correct on the rarity versus build-date aspect.
-------Something to remember with broach-marks is that the broaching machines used had a time line with respect to wear. In other words, not all original broach-marks look the same. The scratches grow more distinct as the broachers wear out. Dont judge one set of broach-marks against another as they both could be original. Just make sure those lines are straight!...........Bill S

[Belair62]

He may have just threw a dart for the price since they have to be priced here...If someone is interested and needs more info you should probably get together with the owner.

[KevinW]

Joining the party late as usual Very nice car! Rich does outstanding work. 1 question though. Are the seat belts original to the car? I cannot see the front ones, but the rears are the deluxe 68 style, not the 69 style. Since this is a very early car and there were a bunch of carry over 68 parts (spoiler, walnut wheel to name a couple), maybe the seat belts carried over too. But this is the first that I have seen.

Thanks

[camarojoe]

If you look closer you'll see thats not a 69 walnut wheel, its a rosewood.

[KevinW]

Joe, I was speaking in general terms, but now that you mention it, this early of a car should have a short spoiler and (possibly)a walnut wheel, not what is on the car.

I have a factory spoiler car from Oct 68 (10B) and it has the short spoiler and this car was built a few weeks earlier.

[camarojoe]

Kevin, agreed... the rosewood didnt even come out until december 68. This car should have a shallow walnut wheel.