SOLD : 1969 Corvette Coupe 427 REAL 900 Code Tuxedo Black
11-19-2020, 10:45 PM
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That is a great question as 99% of black 69's for sale have repo trim tags. I have pictures of over 1000 trim tags on early C3's and about the same number of engine pads and tank stickers. I also have a database of 900 Tuxedo Black 68 and 69's. Call me a nerd, but I love the history of these cars and mostly collect original Black 69 cars. It is really easy to spot a fake trim tag as they all lack the characteristics of typical factory production trim tags that were applied at the St. Louis factory. This car 100% has the original factory trim tag and matches the characteristics of other 900 code tuxedo black cars built in that month as well as it has been verified by a notable C3 NCRS judge. BTW it is a February car and all Feb built cars have a G for the build date but the stamp tool used that month did not cleanly stamp the G and it is a tele tale sign it is an original trim tag along with other notable charteristics. Also by looking at other engine sampling samples you can validate original engine stamps versus re-stamps, so you can verify originality without paperwork.
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11-20-2020, 03:26 AM
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The timeless look of Rallyes ,love it
Would be hard not to drive that beauty every single day.
Is that a Javelin in the driveway?
Would be hard not to drive that beauty every single day.
Is that a Javelin in the driveway?
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11-20-2020, 10:17 AM
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A data base of black February cars....
you are a nerd!
Interesting information concerning the February tags. I feel like I can spot most pad restamps but have no knowledge or eye for a bogus trim tag.... I never took the time to educate myself about them as I’ve never really considered a mid year. Side pipe 69 coupes are really my thing and realistically I can’t see anyone screwing with a tag on a 69 except for switching it to “900”.
As always vintage pics are cool and the car appears beautiful. GLWS
you are a nerd!
Interesting information concerning the February tags. I feel like I can spot most pad restamps but have no knowledge or eye for a bogus trim tag.... I never took the time to educate myself about them as I’ve never really considered a mid year. Side pipe 69 coupes are really my thing and realistically I can’t see anyone screwing with a tag on a 69 except for switching it to “900”.
As always vintage pics are cool and the car appears beautiful. GLWS
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11-20-2020, 02:03 PM
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I have also seen some “basic” cars with fake trim tags. I guess the desire to have a matching car is a strong one!!! Some of them were from a long time dealer!!
There are some great threads on the forum about how to spot a fake trim tag. Ike
There are some great threads on the forum about how to spot a fake trim tag. Ike
11-20-2020, 02:57 PM
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Hey Ike,
Were you able to set up a payment plan yet with the seller lol.
It's all you man!
He's got a sweet car for sure!
Marshal
Were you able to set up a payment plan yet with the seller lol.
It's all you man!
He's got a sweet car for sure!
Marshal
11-20-2020, 06:46 PM
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Well Marshall, my accountant (wife
) says that she would budget me $10 a month towards the Vette. So if my math is correct it will take 500 years to pay it off. HMMM???? What to do???? I wonder how old DKM is?
On a serious note, for me the stable is full and the wallet is empty!!!
But for someone, this is a beautiful and rare car from a great and knowledgeable seller and great forum member. DKM has reached out and helped me and others many times. Someone who is looking should jump on this one!!! Ike
) says that she would budget me $10 a month towards the Vette. So if my math is correct it will take 500 years to pay it off. HMMM???? What to do???? I wonder how old DKM is?On a serious note, for me the stable is full and the wallet is empty!!!
But for someone, this is a beautiful and rare car from a great and knowledgeable seller and great forum member. DKM has reached out and helped me and others many times. Someone who is looking should jump on this one!!! Ike
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11-20-2020, 07:51 PM
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For the record, my code 900 ‘69 sold this year for a number most would consider very strong. It was a very nice car, but I believe the real code 900 continues to be a significant value enhancement for 1969.
This is a blue chip car.
This is a blue chip car.
11-20-2020, 08:37 PM
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Beautiful car......I'm in awe!
What does the 900 code relate to? Sorry, I just don't know....
My cousin had a 69 back in 1972 that was black/black 427/390 4 speed coupe. It had an L-88 hood on it and chrome Hooker header/side pipes. He bought it for $2400.00 used and drove it for a year and sold it for the same. The insurance was killing him since he was 20 years old. I loved that car and I think I was the first person to wash it! It was like giving a hot, naked woman a bath! I always wanted one and finally got my 1976 C3 that another cousin owned before he passed away. It's not a chrome bumper big block manual car but it's as close as I''ll ever get!
What does the 900 code relate to? Sorry, I just don't know....
My cousin had a 69 back in 1972 that was black/black 427/390 4 speed coupe. It had an L-88 hood on it and chrome Hooker header/side pipes. He bought it for $2400.00 used and drove it for a year and sold it for the same. The insurance was killing him since he was 20 years old. I loved that car and I think I was the first person to wash it! It was like giving a hot, naked woman a bath! I always wanted one and finally got my 1976 C3 that another cousin owned before he passed away. It's not a chrome bumper big block manual car but it's as close as I''ll ever get!
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11-20-2020, 08:39 PM
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11-20-2020, 09:50 PM
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11-22-2020, 07:17 PM
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Gorgeous! I've always had a thing for black vettes. Had a friend in the senior year of high school whose parents were rich folks who bought their son a '67 triple black 427 435 horse, side pipes, alloys as a senior year graduation gift. I've been in love with black vettes ever since. Your '69 is beautiful and good luck with your sale. Someone will be getting a beauty!!
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11-24-2020, 11:22 PM
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I don't publicly share the database but I have shared information with NCRS judges that also keep a database of C2 and C3 trim tags, engine stamp pads and paperwork. brad1955 if you have a car with info you want to send me then that would be great!