Built on October 9th of 1968, this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette was originally sold at Held Chevrolet Company in Kenyon, Minnesota. The original purchaser was a gentleman named Dean Lipps whose photographs with the car are included with the records. A very thorough set of service records exists for the Chevrolet which extend from 1975, through the present time including everything from minor service to the restoration which is also documented photographically. Documenting the originality of the car is the tank sticker, and also the original dealer invoice which still on file at Held Chevrolet when the last owner contacted them in 2010!
The car has benefited from a complete frame off restoration back to original condition. It has excellent bodywork and now sports a base/clear paint job that has been color sanded and buffed to a high sheen. The chrome has been re-done and the original trim has been refinished. The undercarriage has a high level of detail, correct factory finishes and correct factory inspection marks. The interior has all new soft parts throughout including the seats, door panels and carpeting. All of the gauges work properly as do all of the vacuum components, and fiber optics.
The Corvette has the matching numbers engine, matching numbers transmission, and correct AU code 3.36 Posi HD rear end. They have all been mechanically overhauled and the car start, runs and drives in an excellent manner. The car has the correct intake, correct heads, correct exhaust manifolds, correct water pump, and correct alternator.
Options:
- Soft Ray tinted glass
- Head Restraints
- Positraction Axle 336 RA
- 4-Speed close ratio transmission
- F70 x 15 white stripe tires
- AM/FM pushbutton radio
- 390-HP Turbo Jet V8
- Power Brakes
- Power Steering
Trim Tag info
- Build Date: C09
- Trim: ZQ4
- Paint: 796
- Engine info
- Engine ID: T0927LM
- Engine Casting#: 3955270
LM code engines are 390HP units with manual transmissions. The motor was assembled on the 27th of September and the car built on the 9th of October. The serial number stamped on the engine ID pad matches the VIN of the car.
This build date decodes to October 9h of 1968.
Transmission info
- Transmission Casting: 3935660
- The serial number stamped on the transmission matches the VIN.
Rear end info
- Rear end stamp: 1AU10368
AU code rear ends were 3.36 HD Posi Units.
Exhaust manifolds
- Passenger side casting: 388828
- Driver’s side casting: 388082
Alternator Info
- Alternator number: 1100833 42A
Intake
- 3947801
For the Corvette enthusiast looking for a collector quality, highly documented car, this Corvette should be right up your alley.
