1969 Corvette 427 - ALL ORIGINAL! Bumper To Bumper Breakdown To Prove Originality!

In Episode 38 of ‘Cars, Shops & Collections’ we breakdown one of our most talked about cars… A 1969 ALL ORIGINAL Corvette 427!
In episode 30 we visited Shane Switzer the owner of Garage Mahal. Shane has over 20 classics in his collection… Out of those 20 classics it was his 1969 All Original Corvette 427 that had everyone talking. We received over 500 comments and questions about Shane’s Stingray.
This week we revisited Shane to answer those comments and questions. We do a full bumper to bumper and rubber to roof breakdown of his all original 1969 Corvette 427.
Our breakdown includes…
How Shane found the car.
Paint… Is it really original?
What options did the original owner go with?
Interior options..
And much more!
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[@tomm6789]

In 1969 I went to the dealership with my brother to pick up his 69 ,427,390, black on black coupe . Price $5200 otd. I bought a 71 few yrs after that. That era was great for cars.

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Sure was!! Black on black! Amazing!

[@brendas.1374]

Wow, that is a BEAUTIFUL 69!! I ❤ Corvettes. I have a restored 1967 Corvette L79 Coupe in my garage. It’s a 3-time NCRS top flight car.

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Wow! Now that is a Corvette we need to film!

[@pablocespedes9585]

Cool color, 427 and it is in stock shape!

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Truly is incredible!

[@jamesnelson7415]

Nice 69. I had a 69 roadster that I ordered and bought new. It was Fathom Green, as is the coupe in the video, with a white convertible top and black leather interior. I was going to order the L88 or the L71, but could not get air conditioning with either, so I ordered the L36 390 HP 427 with a 4 speed Muncie M20 and 3.08 gears. It accelerated well, but the top speed was really high (clocked at 165 mph on a race track years ago), and was a great car on the highway. Side pipes were optional, I did not order them, didn't like the design of them in 69, subsequently installed sidemount headers, as well as a number of engine mods, making it even faster. The gill trim was optional, didnt ordrr that, either, thought it broke up the lines of the car. The factory did offer a built in alarm system, which I ordered. It was activated by a key switch at the center of the back end of the car. The headlights and the cowl panel over the wiper blades are activated by vacuum motors. After modifying mine, I effectively had an L88 with factory air that was generally happy on the street (although it wasn't very toletant of low speed traffic for ectended periods, it needed speed to get adequate cooling). 69 was the last year of the 427, and the last year of the Corvette as a racing sport car that could be street driven, in 1970 they began to morph into boulevard cruisers that could be modified to racers. BTW, in my experience racing A Production, I feel that the 427 worked much better than the longer stroke 454 with the Corvette chassis and suspension on a road course, with a power and torque curve better suited to steering with power, the fastest technique to getting around a track in one. Oh yes, I really needed the air vonditioning in the Phoenix heat, as the interior of the Corvette was pretty warm even in cold climates with a big block, and sweltering in tbd desert. I had that car until it was stolen in 1996, never recovered. I still miss it. It was my favorite of the Corvettes I have owned.

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

This is fantastic... Thank you for sharing. I'm still impressed that you could get factory alarms in 1969!

[@jamesbarrick3403]

A Car like that should be clocking at least 1000 miles a year. They are meant to be enjoyed. Cars and coffee or just summer trips out of town.

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Agreed! Shane drives all his car… that one was a pretty recent edition to his collection

[@phill2009c6]

Had 1 same colour black interior, 390hp 4 spd close ratio 3.73 diff + a bunch of options

[@user-nm5yv6ij8w]

Those are NOT the original floor mats. The originals are made of fairly thick clear plastic, partially ribbed, and have crossed flags on them with NO WORDS.

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Interesting! Nice catch!

[@user-nm5yv6ij8w]

@@CarsShopsAndCollections Thanks. I used to have a 1971 convertible in the mid-1970s when you could still by the original mats new from the Chevy dealer parts department.

[@Jeremiah-TwistedTrucker]

Good morning Jc

[@Stonewall-19]

Loved the breakdown and detailed discussion. The garage with multiple large Snapon tool boxes was also insane.

[@tomfaltash9634]

The colour is called Fathom Green

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Thanks for the info!

[@thud9797]

Right mirror was a dealer option starting in 1973 and remained until 1979. The first year for factory dual mirrors were the bullet style sport mirrors first available in 1977. The luggage rack was also a dealer option, not factory. The removable rear window slides into that tray, the t-tops go in protective bags and just ride in the rear area. The fiber optics light when the lights are on, if you don't see it lit up on the indicator then the exterior light is not working. The first 1969 Corvette VIN was 700001 and the last 738762 so 38,762 Vettes built in 69 which was the most up to that time.

[@fubufb420]

Not the 430 hp.... But still my perfect dream car.... HUNTER GREEN! My dream was monza red right? Not anymore.... Hunter green baby. With the old school black back end, with the big black stripe to the middle of hood louver or whatever ... Pinstriping along the pattern... Yah... that paint job!..

[@user-tu8kz3lc1m]

Thats a good looking car

[@dannymostarac1799]

Very sweet

[@gsmith207]

The door Buzzah is the best part when I open the door on my ‘69 427! Love it! Great vid! That Green on saddle is one of my favs, but I’m partial to Silver. Gained a new Sub! KZbin algorithms know I love cars and Corvettes I guess! Lol (btw 38762 corvettes built in ‘69)

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

I appreciate you watching and subscribing!!! Working buzzer is so cool! If you were close to Vegas I would come film your car!

[@bos6782]

Great episode. Love everything about that Vette. So cool. Once again you crushed it on a very cool car. The green color is Fathom Green color code 983

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Wow! Thank you! I appreciate the support... and thanks for the breakdown of the color!

[@kaefergarage]

This green was only available in 1969. In 1968 and 1971 the color RPO code 983 had other names.

[@nicholasviewey4203]

Loved the roar of the v8 👍

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

The best!

[@danlowther8254]

Beautiful Vette with a different color that makes it even more distinctive!!

[@danlowther8254]

May paint my silver '96 that color for something different that looks good.

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Truly is stunning! Share the pics of your Vette if you paint it! Sounds cool!

[@JT-SE-OHIO]

Nice ride. Need to drive it more. I wrecked (but not totalled) a 69 435 hp/427 w/4 speed (3 carbs) and had the factory side pipes. It had the old bias ply tires that didn't grip like radials. It was a marina blue one. It took a telephone pole and 6 fence posts out but I still drove it home. The repairs at the time were $1600.00 and the car was worth $3800.00 this was in 1971.

[@KevinMullett0509]

Wow! Lots of cool features on the car. Never realized

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Same! It's a piece of art!

[@giberoni7]

The color is called Fathom Green.

[@jimrains8314]

Very good video, one of your best. Interesting about the pinion, would be nice if it was a slap on and go, but where is the fun in that. I agree with you 100 percent on the parachute. Don't always need them but when you do they are there. And when they pop open you feel it. The car does set nice, beautiful infact. That car is in good hands with your family, best of luck.

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Thank you Jim! I appreciate you watching!

[@kevinsnyder8448]

Sweet vette man❤

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Thanks for watching!

[@mysterycomment1553]

39,000 corvettes built in 1969 not 700,000. There were 770,000 impala’s, 500,000 chevelles and 243,000 Camaros though.

[@swissrestomod8859]

Super nice but my faforite is the Pacecar with manual trans. ;) greatings from Switzerland

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

I need to hunt one down!

[@joevette6290]

The 430 hp is an L-88 and only 116 sold in 69 !! and the color is called fanthom green

[@steves9905]

I think he really meant the 435 horse tripower 427.

[@sailorman8668]

*fathom

[@ekitching]

Nice car man! I have a 1970, basically the same car with a few little changes. It came with a 350/350 horse engine I was not impressed with. Frame off restoration in progress. Frame was pretty good for a car back east, West Virginia. The front of the car has never been hit, it is all original. Looks like the driver side rear fender may have been in a minor accident. Rear flares are on it. Hell of a car. Going big block, more torque.

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Sounds awesome! I want to see pics!

[@ferifeti9743]

EXCELLENT a SZERELMEM

[@peterhanson3391]

Beautiful Vette. Even though it's all original 69 to 72 Vettes should all have side pipes. Just my opinion. Also. How could you never drive this thing? That's like keeping a bird in a cage. Meant to fly. Well drive.

[@MrTurnone]

He should have known the name of the color right off the bat...geez. Beautiful car though

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Check out my channel for his other episode.. he has close to 30 classics! It’s like having 30 kids, your gonna sometimes forget a name or two! Lol

[@midlifemotox]

Sweet,,, I own a 1970, C3, 350/350 L46 with a very rare M-22 4 speed. 1 of only 17 built that year. Not all original, but numbers matching engine and trans. Maybe it's worth something? I would love to hear from an expert.

[@thud9797]

L46 with an M22? Seems impossible. What's the trans stamping?

[@midlifemotox]

Don't remember the stamping, but it checked out. All matching #'s. I agree it seems like an odd choice. It does have the M22 whine. I will get under the car and get back to you. Also,,, there were 25 in 1970. Not 17. @@thud9797

[@thud9797]

Ok cool, the M22 was speced for the ZR1 so that's where they mostly went although maybe a few more snuck out, would definitely be the rarest L46. 😀

[@midlifemotox]

Okay,,, Now I have to. find out. @@thud9797

[@ferifeti9743]

Érzem az illatát ❤

[@dennisjoseph629]

Fathom Green

[@louislazarus9253]

Stupidity in action, folks. Here's a guy who bought a great Corvette, a car meant to be driven and enjoyed, and he hardly drives it. Why? He's not getting any younger. Is he going to worship this car? Of course, it's his decision but since all we have is "time", the most precious commodity of all, who gives a rip if the car is original? It's a car. Drive it and enjoy the hell out of it. In 1970 I bought my L-71 1969 427/435 and have driven and enjoyed it for 53 years. It's my car so I've changed a few things to suit my own taste. These changes have made the car even more pleasurable to drive for me. I added Borgeson Power Steering which is the single smartest change ever. My car still drives and runs great. The engine has never been out of the car. People who buy these cars and don't enjoy them think they will make a huge profit some time in the future. BFD!! In the meantime, the car sits around and we all know NOT DRIVING A CAR isn't a good thing. I would encourage this guy to look at the big picture. Did he buy this exceptional car just to look at it and make some money later on or did he buy it to enjoy it? At some point he will be too old to even get in and out of the car. What then? Will he look back and think "Wow, I'm so glad I didn't enjoy driving my beautiful 1969 Corvette" or will he be saying "What a fool I am for not driving and enjoying this car as much as possible". He'll remember he owned it, sold it for a profit and made some money. If that's the reason to buy a car like this, it's pretty silly. Here's a video of the car I've owned, driven and maintained for 53 years. It's been a joy and is still the most fun of any car I've owned...and that's a lot of cars!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4K9ga2PqLiYmZY&lc=Ugy4tRA7-upuFkyp_wZ4AaABAg

[@Mark-Stingray427]

Come see mine

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Vegas?

[@travishackney7771]

Is this a air conditioned car ?

[@user-nm5yv6ij8w]

No.

[@jerrykolosinsky4615]

Does eat starters if it dosent it is not a genuine 427

[@rickmorales6226]

So you don't have a alarm system? 😉

[@sailorman8668]

Do you think he should have one fitted?

[@AlienBoy-jk7un]

I’ll offer 110 k

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

I'll tell him!

[@user-ob7rj2zy2g]

Just rich guys buying cars, these aren't car guys😂

[@jerrykolosinsky4615]

The clear kills it not kosher

[@gordiesings]

Another, otherwise great video ruined by that idiotic back ground music. I'm out of here.

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Come back… we stopped using the music shortly after this episode! 60 plus episodes music free!

[@biffsorenson693]

the corvette owner is like the worst interviee of all time

[@sailorman8668]

*interviewee

[@ejr5480]

It’s sitting too high on suspension. Looks stupid.

[@sailorman8668]

Is this height not 'standard'?

[@user-tu8kz3lc1m]

Thats a good looking car

[@CarsShopsAndCollections]

Sure is! Thanks for watching!!!