With this one beautiful exception of engineering, there was no such thing as an American sports car. Road & Track magazine considered that, without question, the Corvette was one of the best handling front engine production cars in the world in 1969 and that the four-wheel disc brakes were also in the same classification. When you have the mechanical prowess of this machine, you’ll be glad for every other factory augmentation to corral this brute.
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1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 427/430
This exceptional and rare 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 427/430 Convertible has been body-off restored and is presented in show condition. It is finished in Burgundy with Black interior and a tan soft-top. The Corvette has an optional black vinyl-covered removable hardtop, factory side exhaust, radio delete, power brakes and transistorized ignition. The main focus is rightfully on the 427-cid, 430-hp L88 V-8 with aluminum heads, M22 Rock Crusher close-ratio heavy-duty transmission, J56 special heavy-duty brakes, plus the F41 special front and rear suspension.
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1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 427/430
Not only is the L88 presented in show condition, it is a proven winner with accolades as a Triple Crown Award Winner; Bloomington Gold Certified; NCRS Top Flight Certified and is a Chevy-Vette Fest Gold Spinner Award Winner. We heard the L88 Corvette was a power hungry machine; let this one take over. The car will be offered on sale on Saturday, June 25, 2016 by Auctions America’s Santa Monica Collector Car Auction. It is estimated to bring $650,000 – $750,000.
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1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88 427/430