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How to Decode Your 1969 Corvette VIN – Full Breakdown & Guide

Delve into the heritage of your 1969 Corvette using our comprehensive VIN decoder. Decode your VIN to understand the engine type, body style, and transmission options. Confirm your car's authenticity and production specifics. The trim tag decoder provides original color schemes and build date, crucial for historical accuracy and restoration projects.

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1969 VIN range 194379S700001 – 194379S738762

1969 Corvette GM advertisement showcasing the iconic design and features of the 1969 Corvette model
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In 1969, a total of 38,762 Corvettes were manufactured, comprising 22,129 Coupes and 16,633 Convertibles.

1969 Corvette VIN decoder
1969 Corvette VIN decoder

You can use the Corvette C3 Decoder to decode other Corvette 1969 codes and view Corvette 1969 charts on the Corvette C3 chart article. All specifications and VIN decoding details are based on official Chevrolet data from GM’s 1969 Corvette Vehicle Information Kit .

1969 Corvette Specifications

Delve into the color options of the 1969 Corvette. This section provides a complete listing of exterior and interior hues, including color codes and visual representations. Use this guide to verify the original factory colors of your 1969 Corvette model.

Exterior Colors
Code Color Color sample
900 Tuxedo Black
972 Polar White
974 Rally Red
976 LeMans Blue
978 International Blue
983 British Green
984 Safari Yellow
986 Silverstone Silver
988 Cordovan Maroon
992 Corvette Bronze

Interior Colors

The 1969 Corvette offered buyers a choice of either leather or vinyl interior upholstery. Color options varied slightly depending on the chosen material.

Code Color Color sample
STD Black Vinyl
ZQ4 Black Vinyl
402 Black Leather
407 Red Vinyl
408 Red Leather
411 Bright Blue Vinyl
67 Bright Blue Leather
427 Green Vinyl
428 Green Leather
420 Saddle Vinyl
421 Saddle Leather
416 Gunmetal Vinyl
417 Gunmetal Leather

Color combinations

For the 1969 Corvette, Chevrolet presented a variety of interior color combinations. Customers had the flexibility to select from different leather and vinyl materials, enabling them to match their interior to their preferred exterior color.

Exterior Quantity Interior
Tuxedo Black n/a Black / Bright Blue / Green / Gunmetal / Red / Saddle
Can-Am White n/a Black / Bright Blue / Green / Gunmetal / Red / Saddle
Monza Red n/a Black / Red / Saddle
LeMans Blue n/a Black / Bright Blue
Riverside Gold n/a Black / Saddle
Fathom Green n/a Black / Green / Saddle
Daytona Yellow n/a Black
Cortez Silver n/a Black / Bright Blue / Green / Gunmetal / Red / Saddle
Burgundy n/a Black / Saddle
Monaco Orange n/a Black

Chassis

Wheelbase Length Width Weight
98 in 182.5 in 69.2 in Coupe: Curb: 3,245 lb; Shipping: 3,140 lb
Convertible: Curb: 3,250 lb; Shipping: 3,145 lb

Curb weight: Weight of the empty vehicle ready to drive. Shipping weight plus the weight of gasoline and water.

Shipping weight: Weight of the basic vehicle with regular equipment, grease, and oil. Weight of gasoline and water not included.

1969 Corvettes were outfitted with F70-15 bias-ply nylon cord tires. Learn more about the tires used on Corvettes in the article Corvette C3 RPM Calculator.


Engines

Engine
Code		 Order
Code		 CI HP Equipment
HY Base 350 300 Rochester Q-jet, Manual Transmission
HZ Base 350 300 Rochester Q-jet, Turbo Hydra-Matic
HW L46 350 350 Rochester Q-jet, Special Cam, 4-Speed
HX L46 350 350 Rochester Q-jet, Special Cam, A/C, 4-Speed
GD L46 350 350 Rochester Q-jet, Special Cam, A/C, K66, 4-Speed
LM L36 427 390 Rochester Q-jet, Hydraulic Lifters, 4-Speed
LL L36 427 390 Rochester Q-jet, Hyd. Lifters, Turbo Hydra-Matic
LQ L68 427 400 L36 Engine with Holley 3x2BC, 4-Speed
LN L68 427 400 L36 with Holley 3x2BC, Turbo Hydra-Matic
LO L88 427 430 Holley 1x4BC, Heavy-Duty Engine, M22 4-Speed
LV L88 427 430 Holley 1x4BC, Heavy-Duty Engine, Turbo Hydra-Matic
LR L71 427 435 Holley 3x2BC, Mechanical Lifters, 4-Speed
LX L71 427 435 Holley 3x2BC, Mechanical Lifters, Turbo Hydra-Matic
LP L89 427 435 L71 Engine with Aluminum Heads, 4-Speed
LW L89 427 435 L71 Engine with Aluminum Heads, Turbo Hydra-Matic
LT L71 427 435 Holley 3x2BC, Mech. Lifters, MA6, 4-Speed
LU L89 427 435 L71 Engine with Alum. Heads MA6, 4-Speed
ME ZL1 427 430 ZL1 Perf. Package (L88 Engine), M22 4-Speed
MG ZL1 427 430 ZL1 Performance Package (L88 Engine), Turbo Hydra-Matic
MH L36 427 390 Rochester Q-jet, K66, 4-Speed
MI L36 427 390 Rochester Q-jet, K66, Turbo Hydra-Matic
MJ L68 427 400 L36 Engine with Holley 3x2BC, K66, Turbo Hydra-Matic
MK L36 427 400 L36 Engine with Holley 3x2BC, K66, 4-Speed
MR L88 427 430 Holley 1x4BC, Heavy-Duty Engine, M22 4-Speed

You can read more from the Corvette C3 Engines article.


Transmissions

Code Type Transmission
S Manual Saginaw 3-Speed
P Manual Muncie 4-Speed
A Manual M20 Muncie 4-Speed with wide gear ratio
B Manual M21 Muncie 4-Speed with close gear ratio
C Manual M22 Muncie heavy-duty 4-Speed with close gear ratio
K Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 with 350 engine
L Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 with hydraulic lifter 427 engine
Y Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 with mechanical lifter 427 engine

You can read more from the Corvette C3 Transmissions article.


1969 Corvette RPO

Chevrolet offered a number of options to allow buyers to customize their Corvette to their exact specifications.

Code Option Total
19437 Corvette sport coupe 22,129
19467 Corvette convertible 16,333
Base 3-speed manual transmission 326
Base Vinyl trim 35,033
- Leather trim 3,729
A01 Tinted glass 31,270
A31 Power windows 9,816
A82 Headrests 38,762
A85 Custom shoulder harness 600
C07 Auxiliary hardtop 7,878
C08 Auxiliary hardtop vinyl 3,266
C50 Rear window defroster 2,485
C60 Air conditioning 11,859
F41 Special performance suspension 1,661
G81 Posi-traction rear axle 36,995
J50 Power brakes 16,876
J55 Heavy-duty brakes 115
K05 Engine block heater 824
K66 Transistor ignition 5,702
L36 427 390 hp engine 10,531
L46 350 350 hp engine 12,846
L68 427 400 hp engine 2,072
L71 427 435 hp engine 2,722
L88 427 430 hp engine 116
L89 427 435 hp engine with aluminum heads 390
MA6 Heavy-duty clutch 102
M20 4-speed wide-ratio manual transmission 16,507
M21 4-speed close-ratio manual transmission 13,741
M22 4-speed Heavy-duty manual transmission 101
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission 8,161
N14 Side mounted exhaust 4,355
N37 Tilt & telescopic steering column 10,325
N40 Power steering 22,866
PT6 F70 x 15 red stripe tires 5,210
PT7 F70 x 15 white stripe tires 21,379
PU9 F70 x 15 white lettered tires 2,398
P02 Deluxe wheel trim covers 8,073
TJ2 Front fender louver ornamentation 11,962
UA6 Horn alarm system 12,436
U15 Speed warning indicator 3,561
U69 AM-FM radio 37,985
U79 Stereo equipment 4,114
ZL1 Special aluminum 427 ci engine 2
ZQ3 350 300 hp engine 10,083


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