In 1969 the small block grew from 327 to 350 cubic inches with no change in output, and a labor dispute lengthened the production cycle and raised the year's volume. The year brought the all aluminum ZL1 big block option, and the 1969 L88 Lightweight is the most expensive C3 ever sold, at 2,860,000 dollars in 2014. Three Corvette Stingrays were leased to Apollo 12 astronauts. The coupe, with its removable roof panels, accounted for 57 percent of the cars and began a trend of outselling the roadster.
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Chevrolet is an American automobile division of the manufacturer General Motors (GM).
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In 1969, small block engine displacement increased from 327 cu in (5.4 L) to 350 cu in (5.7 L), though output remained the same
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An extended production cycle due to a labor dispute increased 1969 volume
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For the 1969 model year the ZL1 option was offered featuring an all-aluminum 427 cu in
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In 1969, small block engine displacement increased from 327 cu in (5.4 L) to 350 cu in (5.7 L), though output remained the same
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Chevrolet is an American automobile division of the manufacturer General Motors (GM).
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