Of the 38,762 Chevrolet Corvettes built in 1969, I think we’ve covered every one of them. Maybe some even twice! Ok, so that’s probably an exaggeration but they’ve gotten deep coverage here on Barn Finds. One thing, however, that we’ve missed is finding an example with 23K miles that is claimed to have some documentation. No worries, just such an example has turned up here on eBay for a current bid of $25,100 with 43 bids tendered so far. It’s located in Lomita, California but let’s check it out here first before making any shipping arrangements.

Thanks to my time spent many years ago working for a Chevrolet dealership, I have driven countless C2 and C3 Corvettes. That said, I have never actually owned one though I’ve considered it more than once. Thinking about the C3s, I’d have to say that the ’69 and ’70 are probably my favorites – cars that in their day deserved and earned respect. As to the significant production volume, the ’69 model year was extended into what would have normally been the first part of the ’70 model year due to a labor strike.

The seller has only owned this Corvette for a year and he states, “Never in an accident very solid and rust free undercarriage all original body. Believed to have the original Daytona yellow paint…“. Further stated, is, “All original undamaged and unrepaired fiberglass body very smooth body lines and groove lines under fender walls. Solid rust free undercarriage“.  Well, it definitely presents well, and based on the extensive images provided, nothing appears to be out of place other than some minor buckling in the header panel. The listing claims that the vacuum system works properly so there are no issues with either the headlights or the windshield wiper scuffle. And, speaking of that scuffle, the Daytona Yellow paint is peeling from its top edge stainless trim. There is a lengthy walkaround video included – it’s worth a review (the background’s a bit noisy because the video was shot along Vista Del Mar, right where flights depart from LAX and head out over the Pacific. There’s a bike path in the background and I pedaled it about a year ago – the planes can be a bit unnerving at first!).

Under the hood, we find engine option RPO L46 which is a 350 HP, 350 CI V8 connected to a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission. It is said to be driveable (which is open to interpretation) and used for car shows. In typical California outfitting, the engine is equipped with an A.I.R. pump. With low mileage claims, I like to check the engine compartment closely – it can frequently clue one in on mileage authenticity, but I can’t make a call in this case. A half-century of age can muck up the assessment. The engine compartment is complete and the air cleaner is included. With it removed, you can get a good look at the recently rebuilt Quadrajet carburetor. Also noted is the swap from a twenty to a twenty-four-gallon fuel tank.

The interior checks out well too, with no rips, tears, splits, or obvious wear. The seller mentions that the carpet is faded but that happens pretty quickly with the black nylon loop variety – it turns brown but the seller says that he’s going to dye it. The gauges are nice and clear and the original Delco radio is still in place. This ‘Vette is air conditioned but it sounds as if it needs some attention, it supposedly works but I guess it no longer cools.

Back to that mileage matter and the “some documentation“. None is revealed so that’s one that will require further inquiry. No doubt about it, this is a nice ’69 Corvette coupe, and a no-reserve auction makes it even more attractive. The seller suggests, “will not last long-“, I’d agree, how about you?