After a year’s absence in 1968, the Corvette’s Sting Ray model name returned in 1969. The icon for the model was still that of a delta-shaped sea creature, but it was now spelled as one word. That explains why “Stingray” badges re-appeared on the front fenders, above the Corvette’s four slanting air vents. Also, the backup lamps were now integrated into the center taillamps, a steering-column-mounted ignition switch was used and the exterior door buttons used on ’68 models disappeared in favor of key locks.
There were other small changes, such as the wheel width growing from 7 to 8 inches wide, and the steering wheel diameter shrinking from 16 inches to 15 inches. Inside, the interior door panels were mildly redesigned with a thicker upper section and a horizontally
