1969 L89 Chevelle convert
 

I'm trying to get an idea on the general concensus of the rough value of a 1969 L89 chevelle convertible. The car is local, very rough, but has a matching numbered drivetrain. It is a red, black top, and interior, 4spd car. It is pretty rough needing quarters and most other sheetmetal. As of yet there isn't any docs, but the carpet and tank are still in the car and haven't been removed yet to check for a buildsheet. There is a possibilty that the car might be for sale as well. Any help appreciated.

Re: 1969 L89 Chevelle convert
 

If it's truly #'s matching and a real L89 conv, buy it! Ultra rare and very desirable. Should be at least a $100K car when restored, probably a lot more than that. I don't follow Chevelle values that closely, but anything with the L89 engine is in demand. That's my opinion and I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm off base.

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$10K https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif Keep in mind, likely in the $50-60K range to restore and without docs, only hearsay even though previous owners can be traced. Also, if the body is too far gone, this will drastically effect the value since the car will likely be blacklisted if it were rebodied.

Re: 1969 L89 Chevelle convert
 

Rick,

I have spent more time with the car, and it isn't as bad as originally thought I feel. It needs a lot of sheetmetal but I think it has a lot of merit. I'm also working on tracing original paperwork on the car. Will try to send pics this weekend to you...

Re: 1969 L89 Chevelle convert
 

Greg,

Is this car currently owned by a guy named Doug? And did he just get it late last summer?

Re: 1969 L89 Chevelle convert
 

nope..

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Greg, If it is any help, Thornton Auto Body just did a 1969 rag top with aluminum heads and 4 speed (I think) Car is perfect owner wants 150,000 says only a few with aluminum heads. Dark blue. Sam

Re: 1969 L89 Chevelle convert
 

If you can document the car, buy it ASAP.

Re: 1969 L89 Chevelle convert
 

Thorton...... Nice work!

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You are right again, Marlin! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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I'm hoping to have a few pics of the car up by this weekend. It is really a neat old car, although rusty and needing full resto.

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Forget about the pics for now Greg. Concentrate on verifing and documenting that it is a real L89 car. Only a hand full were built and being a convertable is only 'icing' on the cake.

Take your time and be cautious.

Re: 1969 L89 Chevelle convert
 

I definitly feel the car is legit..have known about its' existence for at least 15 years as a L89 and prior to that many "old timers" remember the car as a factory L89. I've inspected both car and engine and don't see any problems, as at the very least car is a L78. The broach marks are good to go, and I truthfully think the lack of a POP (as of yet) makes me feel alittle better. A lot of guys fake POP's and if someone was going to fake the car it would have been in the last 15 years. I have already confirmed the car whereabouts since 1970, and the fact that it was being "touted" as an aluminum headed car then. I guess for me, I want factory paperwork, but I can also show countless examples of cars without it that are legit. As far as the value..well plenty of COPO's are being sold with less docs other than a general body build time (we all know someone can find a '69 Camaro and "make" a COPO that will pass scrutiny).

Re: 1969 L89 Chevelle convert
 

buy it and drive it to greensboro.