C3 Choices...

[Dave Rifkin]

I too love the LT-1 engine and was fortunate enough to own a 1970 Z28; stupid me sold it and now can't afford another.
So I "settled" for a 1969 L46 with 3:70 rear in factory black. I would still prefer another Z but, what can you do?

[GrumpyJeff]

Im all about hi winding, small block & 4speeds. So last year I was in the market for a nice 70 LT1 in the $50k range or 69 L46 in the $30 range. After looking at dozens of cars . As never owning a Vette I just couldn't pull the trigger on any one car. When I came across a two owner, Original paint,427/400, 4spd "driver" for less than half of my max budget. while not a tire shredding street screamer, Probably the the most fun road car I've ever owned In my opinion 1968/69 390/400 427 cars are the best bang for your buck in the entire "Muscle Car'' hobby

[MosportGreen66]

And it’s a great car Jeff

Post pictures from Instagram. You bought a wonderful car.

Dan

[GrumpyJeff]

Be my guest Dan, to post pics . I still haven't figured it out yet !!! and thanks you for the insight into the Corvette market haha. You made it a whole lot easier w/ your knowledge !!!

[L72Biscayne]

In the passed I've owned several Corvettes from C2 big blocks to C3 small blocks. My favorite was my 70 LT-1 convertible M21, 3:70. That car was a rocket ship. It would rev and pull to the moon. I had an L46 M21 4:11 Car that was a fast car but nothing like a nicely tuned solid lifter.

[RPOLS3]

There is a real nice 69 L71 for sale currently by a member here


https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=149562

[Lynn]

70 LT-1 kicks ass for sure. You can have virtually the same engine for about 1/2 the cost if you can find a 69 L46 four speed. Put in an LT-1 camshaft, a highrise and a holley and you ahve the same performance as a 70 LT-1.

If you find a late 69 L46 four speed missing the original engine, I have an HW coded L46 with no partial vin. It is currently in my black Z with the LT-1 cam, a high rise, 4053 Holley and headers. Plan to pull it this winter, and it will need a home.

Almost forgot; I have never owned either a 69 or 70 Corvette, but worked on quite a few. I ALWAYS preferred the feel of the small block cars. Maybe just in my head, but the BB cars felt too nose heavy for me.

[Lynn]

Here you go. This guy already put the LT-1 manifold on if for you.
No reserve auction. I would definitely be looking at this one if I were in the market.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevro...1bZ1dG&vxp=mtr

[firstgenaddict]

I had a Daytona Yellow 69 L46 30 years ago before college... although I do love the 69 body over the 70 I have had eyes for LT1's for 30 years as well...
I am going to go up a step to the 70 LT1, supposed to fly out to look at a roadster early next week.

[L72Biscayne]

Originally Posted by firstgenaddict

I had a Daytona Yellow 69 L46 30 years ago before college... although I do love the 69 body over the 70 I have had eyes for LT1's for 30 years as well...
I am going to go up a step to the 70 LT1, supposed to fly out to look at a roadster early next week.

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