I have (2) 69 Chevelle SS

396/325 Orange with matching# drive train

and
396 Butternut Yellow Conv. without engine or trans but I have the Protecto plate and window sticker showing that it is a true SS.

My question is how many Orange SS Coupes were produced and how many Butternut Yellow SS Conv were produced. Anyone have this info?

I would also guess that the matching number coupe would be worth more but even a documated non-matching number conv. might be worth even more if you put the correct dated parts on it. Assuming they are both fully restored. I don't know??? Anyone

It seems that Chevrolet only recorded the number of extra-cost items for each Chevelle model year. And since the paint color choice was not and extra-cost item (usually), there are no available records that show how many were built with each color.

Note that the "Monaco Orange" and "Daytona Yellow" colors could only be ordered on a '69 if the SS package was also ordered. Butternut Yellow is not the same as the brighter Daytona Yellow.

As far as value, I don't know. Sounds like a toss-up. Which 396 came in the convertible ?

I would also guess that the matching number coupe would be worth more but even a documated non-matching number conv. might be worth even more if you put the correct dated parts on it. I don't think the matching number coupe would be worth more, even if it was documented (assuming both are in the same condition)... Convertibles bring big bucks now days, and even if the convert was a clone, the coupe is only a "base" car... I think the big bucks will go to any rag (even a clone) or a higher HP engine (350 or 375 HP)...Since there is documentation on the rag, I think it will be much higher value...

I think the key also is documentation... Once the car is restored, how will a potential buyer "know" it was originally Monaco Orange (and therefore a true SS), when new trim tags are so inexpensive?

Now then, buying a project that needs a resto, then a buyer can see the "patina" and have a better idea of the originality...

IMO, a non-original, but correctly dated engine doesn't add much value because its still not the original engine, not as much as documented with original engine... The people willing to pay the truly big bucks will probably hold out for something documented or at least with better options...