1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 L34 Survivor – Rare Cortez Silver, Matching Numbers, True Time Capsule

Step back into the golden era of muscle cars with this stunning 1969 Chevelle SS 396 L34 – a true survivor, untouched and beautifully preserved. Finished in the rare Code 69 Cortez Silver with a striking blue bucket seat interior (Code 765) and a blue vinyl top (Code C), this Chevelle embodies everything collectors dream of: originality, rarity, and pure 1960s muscle.

🔑 Key Highlights:
Build Date: 3D – 4th week of March, 1969

Exterior: Rare Cortez Silver (Code 69)

Interior: Original Blue Bucket Seat Interior (Code 765)

Top: Blue Vinyl Roof (Code C)

Engine: Matching Numbers 396ci L34 V8 – 350 HP

Original Rochester Carburetor: #7029215 EH 0569 (56th day of 1969)

Transmission: Matching Numbers MC1 Heavy-Duty 3-Speed Manual

Rear Axle: CI Code 3.73:1 Posi-Traction

🛠️ Survivor Quality & Authenticity:
True Rust-Free Car – Dry climate survivor with solid floors, rockers, and trunk

Mostly Original Paint – A few blends over the years, but largely untouched Cortez Silver finish

Patina lovers: Keep it as-is for maximum survivor cred

Restoration-minded: Excellent bones for a high-end repaint if desired

Last Inspection Sticker: May 1978/79 – reinforces this car’s time-capsule appeal

Matching Numbers Throughout – Original drivetrain, original carb, and all major components present

Mechanically Sound – Recently checked and runs well, but retains many of its original mechanical components and would benefit from light reconditioning for regular use

🧾 Why It Matters:
The L34 396/350 HP Chevelles are significantly rarer than their LS5/LS6 cousins – and finding a survivor like this in original colors with matching numbers is almost unheard of. Most have been modified or restored. This car offers a rare opportunity to own history as it was built, either as a survivor-class show car or the perfect base for a light restoration.

🎯 Collector Highlights:
Documented date codes throughout

Survivor-quality trim, glass, interior, and paint

Rare Cortez Silver over Blue combo with vinyl top

Matching-numbers drivetrain and posi rear

Desirable 3-speed MC1 manual – less common than M20/M21

L34 SS396 – powerful and authentic muscle heritage