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1969 Chevrolet Impala 2-Dr. Convertible

Full-size convertible offering open-air luxury with available 427 big-block power
164679T117888
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Tarrytown, NY
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Chevrolet Impala

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 6467 Impala
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code T Tarrytown, NY
Serial Number 117888 Unit #117888

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1969
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower385 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower425 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor3x2-barrel
Compression11.0:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Rated HP51.2
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Displacement327
Compression9.0
Torque325@2800
BlockCast alloy iron
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower235@4800

Dimensions

Production14415
Weight3786
Length215.9
Front Tread62.5
Wheelbase119
Rear Tread62.4
Width79.8
Height55.9

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.95
2nd Gear Ratio1.68

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8.25 x 14

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity24
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 16 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12

Equipment

Equipment396 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, Speed control device, 350 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Radio, Front disc rear drum brakes, 427 cu. in. V8 engine, Power windows

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Azure Turquoise Metallic, Burgundy Metallic, Burnished Brown Metallic, Butternut Yellow, Champagne Metallic, Cortez Silver Metallic, Daytona Yellow, Dover White, Dusk Blue Metallic, Fathom Green Metallic, Frost Green Metallic, Garnet Red, Glacier Blue Metallic, Hugger Orange, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Olympic Gold Metallic, Rallye Green Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$3244.00

Other

B&s 4 & 3 1/4

Body

Seating6
Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.