
The Apex Collection · Lot F177
1969 Chevrolet COPO Chevelle
Bulletproof Documentation, Certified Original Drivetrain, Single Ownership for 42 Years
Highlights
- Fully and completely documented original COPO Chevelle
- Chris White inspection; certified original matching numbers drivetrain
- Owned by the original owner for 42 years
- Only two owners from new
- Matching numbers big block L72 427/425 HP engine
- Matching numbers M20 4-speed transmission
- Original “KG” COPO-only 4.10 rear end
- Factory code 69 Cortez Silver
- Factory code 755 Black vinyl bucket seat interior
- Power front disc brakes
- Factory G80 Positraction differential
- Factory-ordered gauges
- Rare factory-ordered “speed warning”
- Bulletproof GM of Canada documentation
- Original bill of sale
- Original vehicle warranty owner protection plan
- Photos of the car when new with its original owner
- Meticulous nut and bolt frame-off restoration
- 1 of only 224 special-order L72 non-Yenko COPO Chevelles produced
Specification
- Year
- 1969
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- COPO Chevelle
- Exterior
- Cortez Silver
- Interior
- Black
- Transmission
- 4-Speed Manual
- Odometer
- 67,852 miles
- Lot
- F177
The Story
Representing one of the most formidable sleepers of the muscle car era, this factory-built 1969 COPO Chevelle is a comprehensively documented, certified original, matching-numbers-drivetrain example restored to an exceptional standard. With its factory-installed L72 427/425 HP big-block, heavy-duty drivetrain and understated Cortez Silver styling, this rare COPO-package Chevelle stands among the most desirable Chevrolet performance cars ever built. Further elevated by long-term original ownership and outstanding provenance, it is an investment-grade example of a true GM factory Hot Rod.
Finished in its factory-correct Code 69 Cortez Silver over Code 755 black vinyl bucket-seat interior, this Chevelle retains its certified original, matching-numbers L72 427/425 HP engine backed by the original matching-numbers M20 4-speed transmission. Power front disc brakes, the G84 4.10 “KQ” rear axle (427 COPO only) and G80 Positraction differential complete the COPO-specified heavy-duty drivetrain engineered to handle the immense output of the solid-lifter big block.
This COPO was retained by its original owner until December 2011, an incredible 42 years, and remains a two-owner car from new. Its outstanding documentation includes the original bill of sale, GM documentation, the Vehicle Warranty Owner Protection Plan and period photos of the car when it was new, offering exceptional provenance seldom ever seen on COPO cars.
The recipient of a fresh, meticulous, nut-and-bolt, frame-off restoration, this factory COPO Chevelle presents in show-quality condition from top to bottom. With its rare factory pedigree, long-term ownership history, Chris White-certified original matching-numbers drivetrain and comprehensive documentation, it stands as a truly exceptional example of Chevrolet’s most legendary performance creations.



