Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin is excited to present this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible, finished in a sleek Lexus Black exterior. This C3 has received an extensive list of mechanical, exterior, and interior upgrades while retaining the unmistakable proportions and styling that made the early Stingray one of Chevrolet's most recognizable performance cars.
Under the hood is a 454 CID big-block V8 bored to 468 cubic inches and equipped with headers, an Edelbrock Performer intake, and a Holley 750 four-barrel carburetor. Cooling is handled by an aluminum radiator with twin SPAL electric puller fans. Power is sent through a rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission, while the rear end has also been rebuilt. Additional upgrades include Vintage Air conditioning, a new power steering ram and lines, and newer dual exhaust with updated mufflers and tips.
The exterior was stripped and refinished in Lexus Black and features an L88-style big-block hood with a Trac Spec vent and push-style hood pins. The original vacuum-operated headlight system has been replaced with electric pop-up headlights featuring LED lighting. Additional exterior updates include new side vent trim, new front grilles, LED taillights, painted bumpers, updated mirrors, new weatherstripping, and a new windshield. The Boss wheels were also refinished to complement the exterior.
Inside, the cabin has been extensively reworked with racing seats and shoulder harnesses, along with renewed dash, door panel, and console finishes. New carpeting has been installed, and KillMat sound and heat insulation was added throughout the interior. The instrument cluster and dashboard were also disassembled and reworked, while the rear storage compartment received new doors and carpeting. The removable hardtop was stripped and refinished in black vinyl.
Additional mechanical updates include four-wheel disc brakes, a new gas tank and sending unit, new emergency brake lever and cables, and various renewed door hardware. The fresh-air vent levers on the console are nonfunctional and retained for appearance, while Vintage Air provides cabin climate control. Windshield wipers are currently not installed, though hardware is included with the vehicle.
With its 468 CID big-block V8, rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission, Holley carburetor, Edelbrock intake, SPAL electric fans, electric pop-up headlights, upgraded interior, four-wheel disc brakes, and aggressive Lexus Black presentation, this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray blends classic C3 style with an extensive collection of performance and drivability upgrades.
The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is listed by our San Antonio/Austin showroom and can be viewed in greater detail, including 100 plus HD pictures and an HD video, at GatewayClassicCars.com. For more information, email sanantonio@gatewayclassiccars.com or visit us at 679 Holcan Dr, Suite 105, New Braunfels, TX 78130.
