1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, matching-numbers L46 350/350 with 4-speed, priced well under recent L46 sales

Why we picked it

This is a 1969 Corvette convertible in Riverside Gold over black with the L46 350, the 350-horsepower option that was the strongest small-block for 1969, backed by a 4-speed manual. The dealer says the engine is matching numbers, the car is mechanically sound, and it comes with about $25,000 in receipt copies. It has side-mount exhaust, four-wheel disc brakes and Rally wheels. The listing says the paint shows its age and is not perfect, and it does not mention a hardtop.

Why we picked it: recent L46 convertible sales ran $40,000 to $44,900, and a 1968 L79 convertible sold for $36,500, so $29,950 is roughly 26% under the middle of that range. A sound, numbers-matching 4-speed car is a strong base whether you keep it close to stock or use it as the start of a mild restomod. The price leaves room for paint and sorting.

The value check

When we found it, the seller was asking $29,950. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $36,500–$44,900, so the middle of the market is about $40,700. That put this car 26% under.

Comparable 1968-69 small-block high-performance convertibles with manual gearboxes sold for $36,500 to $44,900 between August and October 2026 (L46 convertibles at $40,000 and $44,900, a 1968 L79 convertible at $36,500). At $29,950 this car is about 26% under the $40,700 midpoint.

Where the numbers come from:

• 1969 Corvette L46 convertible w/ hardtop, BaT, Aug 2026, $40,000
• 1969 Corvette 350/L46 convertible, private sale, Sep 2026, $44,900
• 1968 Corvette 327/L79 convertible, BaT, Oct 2026, $36,500
• 1969 C3 Corvette sold results (classic.com)

What to check

• Beverly Hills Car Club listings often leave out mileage, title and rust details (this one lists none of them), so confirm title, as-is terms and condition in person or with an inspection
• Ask to see the engine pad stamping and VIN-derivative to back up the matching-numbers claim, and look through the receipts
• C3 frames rust behind the rear wheels (kick-ups) and at the rear crossmember; check the birdcage at the windshield pillars and door hinge pillars
• Check for leaking brake calipers, worn trailing-arm bushings and tired rear spindle bearings
• Look over the fiberglass for stress cracks, poorly done panel repairs and bonding strip separation, and check the convertible top frame and its seals
• No hardtop is mentioned, so price one in if you want it

Making it drive like new

Keep the L46 and 4-speed, and add a stainless-sleeved brake system, poly or Delrin bushings, a coilover or upgraded leaf front and rear, a 5- or 6-speed manual if you want highway gearing, an aluminum radiator with an electric fan, a modern wiring harness and Vintage Air. All of these can go back to stock, which protects the value of a matching-numbers car.

8 builders make a complete chassis for the 1968–82 C3 Corvette. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.

How it ended

The listing ended on Oct 23, 2026. We don't know yet whether it sold.