Riverside Gold w/Black interior, L88 427/500+hp, 3-speed automatic transmission.

The legend. The myth. The mighty L88! Seldom seen but always heard!

Riverside Gold 1969 L88 Corvette Automatic Coupe Makes History at 2025 NCRS National Convention

The Corvette world is abuzz about a legendary Riverside Gold 1969 L88

Corvette automatic coupe that stole the spotlight at the NCRS Nationals meet

in Las Vegas. Scoring 98+/100, this super rare and iconic Corvette has just

achieved a stunning milestone, the most recent 98+ score for an L88 with its

original engine at a national NCRS event. Thisremarkable car has cemented

its place in Corvette history.

The journey of this exceptional vehicle traces back to June 1986, when it was showcased in the prestigious Bloomington Gold Special Collection under the stewardship of noted enthusiast Ed Mueller. Later, the car joined a world-class private collection in New York and Beverly Hills featuring twelve big-block Corvettes, including four L88s. Thanks to Corvette Mike Vietro and the support of a trusted colleague, the entire collection was preserved, securing the legacy of some of the most significant Corvettes ever assembled.

In December 1996, this L88 Corvette began a new chapter under the auspices of marque maven Mike Vietro. In northern California for nearly thirty years, it stood out as the singular Corvette in a prominent muscle car collection. Earlier this year, the car was lovingly restored at Mike’s Anaheim, California facility, specifically for NCRS judging, returning this golden legend to the national stage and further illuminating its story.

With its factory rating of 430 hp—but delivering an actual 550 hp on race fuel—this L88 Corvette, affectionately known as “Goldie,” captures the true spirit of the American go-fast mentality. The car’s unmatched originality includes its original engine, automatic transmission, side pipes, and black leather interior, all augmented by a comprehensive trove of factory documentation—even the original buyer’s deposit receipt from December 1968.

As a mere 17 L88s Corvettes were ever produced with an automatic transmission, the Riverside Gold L88’s combination of authenticity, performance, and provenance makes it a crown jewel among the rolling gems in the hobby. With its recent NCRS triumph, this uniquely optioned Corvette stands proudly as a shining example of America’s ultimate big-block sports car.