Vehicle Description
Marina Blue w/Blue interior L79 327/350hp 4-spd manual
transmission.The second-generation Chevy II or Nova was introduced
in '66 with a complete body redesign.� It featured a sharp-edge
style based in part on the Super Nova concept car.� It was a bit
more "creased" then the 1st generation car and was a big hit with
the buying public.� Especially the top of the line SS.� The SS was
available with any engine in the line except the 4-cyl and was
visually distinguished with wide rocker panels and a bright
aluminum deck lid cove.� Of course if you were going to step up to
the SS THE hot set-up was the high performance L79 option.� That
got you the increased hp 327ci small block with 350hp and a close
ratio 4-speed manual transmission.� Because of the cars excellent
power to weight ratio they became a strong and�successful presence
at the drag strip back then and for many years to come!� Because of
this . . . and the ravages of time many of these cars didn't
survive the decades.� And the ones that did seldom retained their
original drivetrain when all was said and done.� There were
exceptions however which leads us to our featured car . .
.Completely restored and beautifully maintained this rare '66 Nova
SS is a 3-owner car purchased new in Nashville TN.� While most L79
Nova's were taken from the dealer showroom directly to the track
this stunning example was fortunate enough to have escaped that
fate.� It was kept in it's original untouched state its whole
life.� This includes not only the original (stated by the owner)
drivetrain (including the M21 close ratio transmission) but even
the original intake and exhaust manifolds carburetor air cleaner
valve covers and shifter have miraculously survived and are still
in place on the car!� The fact that these items tend to get lost or
misplaced makes it even more unusual!� The engine transmission and
3.73 Posi rear end have all been rebuilt to factory spec's.� The
body features all original sheet metal and all exterior trim glass
and bumpers are all factory original!� The factory Marina blue
exterior has been expertly applied and looks two feet deep!� It's
finished with rally wheels wrapped in red line radial tires for a
sportier look over the stock factory wheel covers (which are in
excellent condition and included in the sale!).� Other options
include tinted glass and factory am radio.� Documentation includes
a copy of the original Dealer Invoice.� The car has prior celebrity
ownership having formally resided in the collection of country
music superstar Alan Jackson's garage.� The correct L79's are
coveted by muscle car collectors worldwide and we don't think
there's a finer example on the market!� And in viewing the car
we're sure you'll agree. Visit Corvette Mike online at
www.corvettemikeanaheim.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or
call us at 800-327-8388 today to schedule your test drive.
