Vehicle Description
Take a moment to understand what you're looking at. It's a
real-deal numbers-matching L78 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS. So while we
love the Nova because it could fit some serious power in a
lightweight package, this is one of the few that was born that way
right from the factory. That's why you will see a solid investment
over every inch, right down to the undercarriage. So this is one of
the most significant Chevy muscle machines of its era, and as you
look at the details, you'll see it has been given the respect it
has earned.
This car is coming off of 15 years of long-term ownership, but
that's not the full story. The consigner sold this to a friend in
1998 and then repurchased it eight years later. So you know a car
is memorable if someone wants it back! And proper care also means
proper investments. So the factory-correct Dusk Blue was given a
full respray around 2017. It shows an excellent gloss and shine so
that the sunlight gets to show off the creased fender tops and
smooth lines that make the Nova quite stylish. Big chrome bumpers
and bright trim contrast the deep blue nicely while also matching
it for shine. It's a quality package, right down to the window
rubbers and the way the doors close with ease. As a real-deal Super
Sport, it proudly wears the blackout grille, SS badging, hood vent
trim, and 15-inch Rally wheels.
The interior has a high-quality presentation from being redone
within the last year. That means the black feels deep, dark, and
absolutely fresh on the fundamentals. This includes the upholstery,
door panels, carpeting, headliner, and dash. And it's highly
detailed, right down to the working dome light. But what we love
best about this is that it has the right attitude for an L78 car.
These were Saturday night blacktop kings, and the money and weight
were in the motor. So the interior is correctly basic with a front
bench seat and radio delete...exactly what muscle car fans expect
to see. Of course, the heater still is connected, because you're
going to be getting up before dawn to head to plenty of car shows
in this one. And with the grippy SS steering wheel, SunPro
under-dash gauges, and Hurst shifter, getting there is a ton of
fun.
The engine bay is ready to be put on display, because after all,
with a numbers-matching L78 396 cubic-inch V8, you're going to be
opening the hood everywhere you park. The work here was all about
showcasing quality and correctness. So you have clean inner
fenders, GM hoses, bright valve covers, and more. The big block has
the right features, like the correct-style Holley four-barrel
carburetor and a Winters intake. Not only was GM notorious for
underrating this motor at 375 horsepower, but this one also has an
upgraded cam. So the dyno sheet shows this is a 446 hp monster! You
take firm control of this with the Muncie M21 four-speed manual
transmission. It feeds a 3.73 Positraction rear. And with power
steering, power brakes, front discs, and wide BF Goodrich T/As,
this is a muscle car that's also easy to cruise.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual and dyno sheet.
This is the fresh-looking real-deal big block Nova you knew was out
there. But with less than 5,300 original cars coming out over a
half-century ago, you know finding one so clean and complete might
be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Call now!
