1969 L46 a/c Corvette, 1 owner w/paper

[tom406]

That car I brought up a little while back. Good car, good folks.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/d/federal-way-1969-chevrolet-corvette-top/7271337293.html

[olredalert]

----Really nice 69! Good options, good mileage, good condition with just a bit of work. I could see this running thru originality judging. Price is about right as well!.....Bill S

[TimG]

Great car and well known dealer. I had a twin aside from power windows. Both had PO2 wheel covers and blue/blue.

[sixt9rsx33]

I like that one! Too bad it's not closer.

I have really enjoyed my 69 L46. For the money these cars are hard to beat in my opinion.

[Hotrodpaul]

Really Nice. I wonder why power steering was not ordered based on some of the other options selected?

[tom406]

Didn’t spec power brakes either. He was a big and tall Boeing engineer, so that’s why it has tilt/tele steering. He wanted a powerful, strictly mechanical sporty car, but wanted/needed AC, apparently. (Update: review of dealer paperwork shows odometer issue in 1972, while car was driven with some regularity until 1975. Actual mileage is likely in the 40s.)

[firstgenaddict]

Man that would be a really fulfilling project for someone, Meguires No7 about 3-4 applications and 30-40 hours of cleaning the chassis and interior and the car would be gorgeous.

Of course it needs the engine trans and rear flushed and probably all the seals in the trans and rear. Carb built, bushings in the suspension, brakes gone through, however the cosmetics on the car would be such a transformation in the end.

[tom406]

I’m told this was sold locally today:)

[sixt9rsx33]

I’m told this was sold locally today:)

Show us more pics when you get it home!

[tom406]

I didn’t buy it (like everyone else who passed, bad timing) but I do have an invitation to go check it out further when it gets delivered. I believe there’s a lift at the garage, so I’ll try to document with more pics if I get over there.

[sixt9rsx33]

Darn, I thought you picked it up. Given you were in the area (I was guessing) thought you bought it.

[tom406]

I appreciate that. I was initially contacted to appraise the car for the estate (www.myvintageviewpoint.com). As much as I love some of these cars I look at, I have to be very mindful of the ethical logistics. There’s an obvious conflict of interest in setting a value and then using it to purchase for yourself. This car was as close as I’ve come to having to navigate that minefield in several years:). I did my best to find it a good home, and it ended up going to a friend of a (local Yenko.net) friend, after the very nice sellers had their fill of screening potential Craigslist suitors.

[MJV1953]

FYI, my friend bought the 1969 Corvette and told me it was ok to post the journey to get it back driving down the road again in the Technical and Restoration section.
Thanks, Mike

[BCreekDave]

Curious what got the luggage rack on these cars? Was it an RPO or a dealer installed item? Sure seem to see many of them to be dealer installed. Never seen any original docs that show it.

[TimG]

I had to post a picture of my twin. This car was ordered nearly identical and is also a Survivor. I sold it to a high school friend in Chicago in 1990 and he still owns it. It was one of the best Corvettes I've ever owned.

[MJV1953]

We have taken the luggage rack off to better polish the paint underneath. The luggage rack was a dealer install item. It attaches to the body with round rubber sleeved brass nuts like are used attaching voltage regulators to radiator supports. Attached is an original photo of the car pre-luggage rack. I will be posting more pictures in the Technical and Restoration section.
Enjoy Mike