The
1969 Corvette was the second year production of
the
C3 (third generation) Corvette, which had a life span
from 1968 to 1982. Similar to the Mako Shark II concept,
it had a longer, lower profile; blunter edges; long front
and rear overhangs; bulging bumpers; and a low bonnet
- though it kept the recessed quad headlamps and the taillights.
The word "Stingray" was added to the side panels
of the car and the car had integrated windshield wipers
that would conceal itself when not in use. It came standard
with a 300 hp Turbo Fire 350cu in (5.6-litre) V8 engine
for acceleration and four discs brake for deceleration.
Standard power transfer was via a floor mounted 3-speed
fully synchronized transmission.
Besides
the great muscle under the hood, the 1969 Corvette proved
to be a great sport car with plenty of available options
to choose from: side mount exhaust, power steering, adjustable
steering wheel column; a variety of gauges for communication
between the car and the driver; the center console served
as the command center for the heater, defroster, radio,
vents, ashtray, cigarette lighter, shift lever and parking
brake; behind the seats were stowage compartments for
the battery, jack and tools, and personal belongings.
Approximately 39,000 Corvettes were produced in 1969.The
convertible had a sticker price of $4,438. “No need
to beware of substitutes”, there aren’t any
was stated in the car’s brochure.
