Here’s a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette where the positives seem to outweigh the negatives by far.  While this one’s going to need some fiberglass replacement on the driver’s side, it appears the rest of the body is in reasonably nice shape, plus the original big block and 4-speed manual transmission are still present and functioning.  The ‘Vette is located in Wilmington, Delaware, and it ticks many of the right boxes if you’ve been on the hunt for a late-sixties C3 to take on as a project.  The asking price has been set at $22,500, and we’d like to thank Barn Finds reader Tony Primo for his great tip here!

This is a case where the seller doesn’t give us very much background information regarding the Corvette’s past, and there’s no mention of how long he’s owned it or how that big crunch occurred in that one quarter.  Fortunately, the most severe body damage seems confined to only this area, so once it’s dealt with, the rest of the panel prep should be smooth sailing by comparison.

Probably the best news here is the drivetrain, starting with the 427, which is still the original numbers-matching block.  Although it’s the lowest output for this size in ’69, a factory horsepower rating of 390 is more than enough to put a smile from ear to ear on the face of most drivers.  When it’s matched with a 4-speed manual, the fun factor intensifies, and we also get to view a couple of videos, including one of a cold start plus another of the car being driven.  There’s no word on whether or not the engine has ever gotten an overhaul, but it certainly sounds healthy and I didn’t witness any tailpipe smoke when it was fired up.

The dark green interior seems to be in about average condition, or maybe slightly better.  The buckets have some wear and tear, but if this was addressed, perhaps the rest of the components in there are close to satisfactory if it’s just a driver you’re going for.  For safety reasons, it might be time well spent to repair the horn, which shouldn’t be all that difficult.

The positives continue underneath, as the seller provides a good selection of photos from down below, all of which seem to confirm his claim that the south side isn’t rusty.  This one could use a good restoration, but other than the one obvious fiberglass flaw, it seems like a solid and potentially rewarding candidate to invest in.  If you’re already envisioning taking this C3 to a higher level. the car can be spotted here on Craigslist.  What are your thoughts on this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette?