SUMMARY

Body-off restoration completed in 2010
Class Winner Crystal Division 2nd Place at the 5th Annual Northeast Chevelle & El Camino Regional
Original 396 cubic inch L78 V8
Correct Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
Mostly-original Black interior
Correct Burnished Brown paint / Correct Dark Brown top
Sale includes: A partial build sheet / Northeast Chevelle & El Camino Regional judging sheet and award
Correct 12-bolt rear axle / Correct posi-traction differential / Correct 4.10 gears
Factory power steering / Correct power front disc and rear drum brakes
Correct F41 Sports Suspension / Correct 14-inch Super Sport wheels

Chevrolet obviously did a lot right in 1969. Almost everything the company produced that year has achieved a wide following that seems to transcend several generations. Among that line-up, he '69 Chevelle claims one of the largest enthusiast followings. That's why cars like this impressive Burnished Brown Super Sport never stick around our showroom for very long. The beneficiary of a detailed, ody-off restoration, his award-winning A-body wraps an original L78 big block and correct Muncie 4-speed in mellow 2-stage that's guaranteed to stand out in the sea of Cranberry Red Chevys. So, f you love a nice, actory-spec car, ut favor aesthetics that command attention, njoy the best of both worlds by grabbing this awesome Chevelle!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Hailing from the General's infamous Framingham manufacturing facility, nd crowned Class Winner Crystal Division 2nd Place at the 5th Annual Northeast Chevelle and El Camino Regional, his stunning Super Sport is the beneficiary of a selective, ody-off restoration that combined many of the car's original parts with completely freshened mechanicals. That careful amalgamation was layered in correct Burnished Brown base, ealed in glossy clear and accented with traditional side stripes. And today, oughly 700 miles after its roof-to-rocker makeover, his top dog coupe sits as one spectacular piece of iconic American muscle that's polished, nique and very appealing!

By 1969, hevrolet's Chevelle had earned the tagline "America's most popular mid-size car". And GM, nowing not to mess with a good thing when they see it, ang in the new model year with minimal styling changes. At the front of this coupe, blackened Super Sport grille centers a prominent "SS396" emblem between a mirrored bumper, lear T3 headlights and correct Super Sport parking lamps. Behind that grille, n SS-exclusive hood anchors finned louvers between a flashy "Chevelle" header and stainless-trimmed greenhouse glass that's capped by correct Dark Brown vinyl. Below that glass, right Super Sport badging and small marker lamps float amid bright door handles, correct chrome mirror and dent-free wheel well trim. And at the back of the car, correct black valance centers a fourth Super Sport call-out between clear taillights, flashy "Chevelle" deck script, second mirrored bumper and polished exhaust tips.

ENGINE

Toss the hood and you'll find an original L78 big block that wears a '69-exclusive 3955272 casting number behind a correct JD assembly stamp and matching partial VIN. Unless you lived near one of the major Chevrolet performance dealers, r knew the correct path through the options list, etting an L78-equipped Chevelle was a pretty formidable challenge that, ccording to most sources, ventually limited production to just 9,486 units. Oxygen and fuel enter the exclusive mill's combustion chambers through a polished and decaled air cleaner, ew stainless fluid lines and a correct Holley carburetor. Below that carb, sea of brilliant Chevy Orange paint covers the block from its correct Winters intake all the way to its stamped steel oil pan. At the back of that intake, reliable points distributor shoots spark through eight Packard TV R Suppression cables. Below those cables, hrome valve covers perfectly contrast correct, rofessionally restored exhaust manifolds. In front of those covers, resh V-belts spin a correct crank pulley beneath a correct water pump and correct water pump pulley. At the front of that pump, Delco-topped battery complements a correctly decaled radiator that's cinched to pliable GM hoses and tight tower clamps. Those components are, n traditional fashion, eated in a slick, atin Black frame. And the whole setup, rom its old school washer tank and correct Delco Moraine brake booster to its insulated hood and correct AC fuel pump, resents exceptionally well.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Under this impressive A-Body you'll find a fully sorted chassis and solid floorpans that, ike the car's glossy exterior panels and lust worthy engine, ere restored to very high standards. At the center of those floors, correct flywheel spins a correct Muncie 4-speed, hich hangs a familiar 3925660 casting number next to a Muncie (P) M20 (A) assembled on January (A) 16th (16), 969 (9) assembly stamp. That gear slinger powers a rebuilt GM 12-bolt, hich spins big, .10 gears inside a posi-traction differential. Holding that stellar drivetrain in place is a beefy F41 Sports Suspension that features factory power steering and correct power front disc and rear drum brakes. Exhaust flows through correctly chambered pipes to small, ear mounted mufflers. And power meets to the pavement through correct Super Sport wheels, hich twist F70-14 Firestone Wide Oval Super Sports. Naturally, ll the car's weathered bits were replaced during its extensive rebuild. Its floors wear a smooth coat of Satin Black paint. And items such as a correct starter, resh stainless fluid lines and a new stainless fuel tank ensure years of carefree cruising.

INTERIOR

Open this second generation Chevelle's solid doors and you'll find a correct Black interior that, ccording to the car's current owner, s mostly original equipment. Centered in that originality is a trio of correct seats, wo of which have been fitted with fresh covers. At the front of those buckets, n original dash founds optional Special Instrumentation over small Stewart Warner accessory gauges and a correct Delco radio. At the base of that dash, n original console anchors a traditional Hurst shifter on clean carpet that's protected by monochromatic floor mats. At the sides of that carpet, tainless-trimmed door panels add a little visual pop. Above those panels, fresh headliner shows none of the drying or fading that's typical of vintage cars. The driver turns a correct Super Sport steering wheel. And the passengers fill a fully restored trunk that wraps a full-size spare tire in a correct jack, fresh mat and correct decklid decals.

OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES

A 1969 Chevrolet marketing brochure
Part of an original Build Sheet
A reproduction Window Sticker
A sheet highlighting all of the car's original and correct drivetrain components
A judging sheet for the car's Northeast Chevelle & El Camino Regional award
The car's Northeast Chevelle & El Camino Regional award

Combining a winning color combination with a rock solid drivetrain, his carefully restored A-body is the ideal car for summer cruising. It's fully sorted, ighly detailed and carries a build cost that's likely twice as much as our asking price. If you're in the market for a unique muscle car with an unbeatable combination of style and performance, ou're looking at your next classic!