There's just nothing cooler than a 427 Corvette with side pipes. The unmistakable rumble, the very real danger of hurting yourself just by getting into the car, and the respect that you get on the street is unmatched by virtually any other car this side of a Hemi 'Cuda. This Rally Red 1969 Corvette packs its original, numbers matching L68 427/400 and 4-speed transmission, and is the kind of car that you've always envied but never quite managed to get into your garage. Well, time's wasting, and this is your chance. Originally code 983 British Green, you can hardly blame the restorer for choosing code 974 Rally Red when the time came to spray the paint. The body had been beautifully prepped, the panels sanded until they were flat, and the gaps were set, all that remained was the paint. That shine is so deep and smooth that this can only be clearcoat paint that has been wet sanded and buffed, eliminating almost every trace of orange peel or waviness in the finish. Who wouldn't love to see this car grinning at them in the garage every morning? The sound is unmistakable, too. Fed by a trio of 2-barrel Holley carburetors, the Tri-Power equipped L68 427 under the hood is the original piece that this Corvette was born with 43 years ago. Rebuilt to stock specs, including the 10.25:1 compression advertised on the center console data plate, it runs beautifully. The engine has been properly detailed, with Chevy Orange paint, chrome valve covers and distributor shield, and nicely ...
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