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One of the toughest little overachievers ever to harass traditional midsize muscle cars was the 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS. Never a style leader, this was the compact for the serious enthusiast who wanted to go fast on guile and light weight. When the Nova SS returned for 67, a base price of just $2,683 landed the 275-bhp 327, but the L79 was not listed as an official factory offering. A handful did make it into the 67s, however, bringing the two-year run to about 2200 L79 Chevy IIs. Besides Super Sports, the engine also went into Novas and base Chevy IIs. These were the guerrilla fighters of the muscle jungle. A low profile and a high power-to-weight ratio were their secret. The Super Sport edition had some extra chrome, blackout trim details, and small SS emblems. But even with the slotted wheels of the 67 disc-brake option, a Nova SS by no means shouted hot car. Hooked to the mandatory four-speed manual transmission and carrying just 10 pounds per bhp, the tough L79 would quickly wind to near 6000 rpm, catching the big-cube glamour boys napping. The 350-bhp 327 in approximately Corvette tune, dropped into a Chevy II, didnt have the jukebox magic of a 409 or a 427, reminisced Car and Drivers Patrick Bedard in his 1990 ranking of the best all-time street racers. Still, that combination made for one the sneakiest muscle cars ever built... You might not notice a Chevy II in traffic until he got half a car-length on you. Even in a boss machine, you might have to run 80 or 90 mph to get it back. Thats how fast those Chevy IIs were. The car you see here is a beautiful 67 Nova SS that comes with a 1966 date coded 327 L-79 engine that is mated with a power glide automatic transmission. The paint on the car is in very good condition and has a great shine. There are a few spots where the paint is showing some chips, most notably around the front of the hood. The front and rear bumpers are both in great condition and show very well. No major pitting or damage to either. Inside, the interior is said to be all original with the exception of the carpet. The seats are in good condition with only some tears to the seams on the drivers seat. The bucket seat in the rear and the passenger seat are both in good original condition. The same goes for the door panels, dash, kick panels and carpet. Options inside include under dash A/C, tissue dispenser, wood wheel, AM radio and console. Under the hood you will find the famous L-79 327 Cu In V8. With date code F0427ZI, the motor is an early 1966 model and is not original for this car. The engine compartment is very clean and original with no damage or modifications that weve seen. The car comes with power steering, power brakes and A/C. The underside is very solid as well as the trunk which includes a full size spare and jack. The car currently shows 77,970 miles and VIN number is 118377W164819.The car is being sold on a clean Missouri title showing the previous owner has had the car since March 1994. 
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STOCK/INV. NUMBER:
4785
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