Vehicle Description
Cruisin Classics is proud to present to you this stunning 1969
Chevrolet Nova. Though originally a Dover White car with a black
bench seat, this Nova comes to us today with a high driver-quality
repaint in a beautiful shade of blue with black bucket seats now in
the car. The car is badged as an SS, but we can't say whether it is
without a build sheet or window sticker. The VIN has a 4 as the
third digit, which tells us that it was born a V-8 car but not that
it is an SS. What we know for sure is that this is a great-looking
big block 4-speed Nova with a 12-bolt rear, power brakes, power
steering, and cold A/C - and that's pretty cool all on its own! The
front end of this Chevy features a black horizontal grille with SS
badging flanked by round headlights in square black bezels. Beneath
the grille is a gleaming chrome bumper with integrated turn
signals. Up on the hood is a set of chrome faux hood vents that
really add to the look of the muscular front end. Walking around to
the side of the car, the first thing to stand out is the black
vinyl top that is in excellent condition. The top is accentuated by
a strip of bright body side molding with a black center that runs
the length of the car. Toward the leading edge of the front
fenders, you'll find 396 badging that wraps around the side marker
lights. Also on the fenders are wheel lip molding and body-color
faux side vents/air extractors that add a sporty touch. Bright
accents continue with chrome window trim, dual chrome side mirrors,
and chrome door handles. At the rear of the car are another shining
chrome bumper, clear taillights, and a black horizontal trim piece
with a centered "SS" badge. On the right side lip of the trunk is a
"Nova by Chevrolet" badge, replacing the "Chevy II by Chevrolet"
badge that graced the trunk in 1968. The finishing touch for this
gorgeous exterior is a set of 15' chrome SS 396 wheels all
appropriately wrapped in BF Goodrich Radial T/A white-letter tires
- just perfect!
Under the hood is a very presentable, clean, and organized engine
bay with a big orange 396ci V-8 at the center. Though this is not a
numbers-matching engine, it is a year-correct block (dated 1/11/69)
with casting number 3955272 and the suffix code JQ. The big block
is topped with cast heads, new chrome valve covers, an aluminum
intake, a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, and a chrome air cleaner with
a 396 cross-flags decal and a red filter. Other highlights under
the hood include a newer aluminum radiator, power steering, HEI
ignition, and a new Sanden A/C compressor. Exhaust flows from cast
manifolds through newer pipes and a single muffler before exiting
behind the rear tires with a satisfying growl. The big V-8 is mated
up to a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission (dated 10/21/68) that
puts power to the rear wheels via a 12-bolt rear axle with 3.07:1
Positraction gears. This drivetrain allows for freeway driving
while still being able to lay rubber when you want to. Stopping
power comes from power front disc and rear drum brakes with a dual
reservoir.
When you open the driver's door the dome light pops on to
illuminate a very nice black interior. The door cards appear
OEM-correct with a horizontal white vinyl strip and bright trim on
a black vinyl background. This same styling extends to the rear
seat side panels for a cohesive look. A bright Fisher Body sill
plate welcomes you inside for a seat in one of the comfortable
black bucket seats. The seats appear to be from a Chevelle of the
period and are in excellent condition with no splits or tears.
Between the seats is a black center console with bright trim that
offers a storage box, the shifter (with a black boot and a white
pattern ball), a shift pattern badge, and a working clock. The
console is not that of a Nova but it sure looks great in this car.
Ahead of the driver is a black 2-spoke "SS" steering wheel (with
working horn) that frames a wide 120mph speedometer with fuel gauge
and systems warning lights. The odometer reads 21,718 miles and the
title states the mileage is actual. To the right of the speedometer
are controls for the Vintage Air system that cranks out cold A/C
and hot heat with a strong fan on demand. Beneath the HVAC controls
is what appears to be the original Delco AM push-button radio that
is now inoperative. To the driver's left are controls for lights
and the working 2-speed wipers. Mounted under the center of the
dash is a trio of working aftermarket gauges to monitor the
battery, oil pressure, and water temp. When you turn the headlights
on, the dash lights, HVAC controls, aftermarket gauges, and the
console clock all illuminate just as they should. Looking across
the dash to the right is an ashtray and a standard-issue glovebox.
Just above the glovebox to the left is a black magnet with a shift
pattern on it that covers 2 holes that were drilled into this metal
section of the dash for an unknown reason at some point in the
car's history. Underfoot is a nice black hook-and-loop carpet while
overhead is a tight black vinyl headliner and a set of shoulder
safety restraints for the front seats. Back in the trunk, you'll
find a full spare with factory-style jack, a set of OEM dog-dish
caps with bowtie logos, a set of black carpeted floormats, an owner
manual and brochure, an ad for the car in 2020 before it underwent
the transformation to what it is today, a copy of the car's title
in '78 when it was in Louisiana, a '68-69 Louisiana license plate,
an NCRS shipping data report, an '03 NHRA certification for running
an 11.44-second quarter mile, a steel promotional advertisement,
and a 2020 Power Tour license plate.
This '69 Nova is a real head-turner that checks a serious number of
boxes - big block, 4-speed, 12-bolt, Vintage Air, power steering,
power front disc brakes, slick paint, and a very nice interior -
this is a piece of classic American muscle that you can sure get
excited about! This Chevy is ready to hop in, turn the key, and go
enjoy today! Don't wait to give us a call, this Nova won't be here
for long!
ENGINE
396ci V-8 (Casting# 3955272) (Build Date-1/11) (Suffix Code-JQ)
Cast Heads
Chrome Valve Covers
Aluminum Intake Manifold
4-Barrel Holley Carburetor
Chrome Air Cleaner
Newer Aluminum Radiator
Power Steering
HEI Ignition
New Sanden A/C Compressor
Cast Exhaust Manifolds with Newer Pipes and Muffler
TRANSMISSION
Muncie 4-Speed Manual (Casting# 3925660) (Build Date-10/21/68)
(Tail-3857584)
12-Bolt Rear Axle (Suffix Code-CBL) (Casting# 3894860) (Build
Date-0112)
Positraction 3.07:1 Gears
BRAKES
Power Front Discs and Rear Drums
Dual Reservoir
SUSPENSION
Front - Shocks, Springs, and Anti-Roll Bar
Rear - Leaf Springs and Shocks
EXTERIOR
Slick Blue Paint
Black Vinyl Top
Chrome Bumpers
Body-Side Molding, Wheel Lip Molding, and Bright Window Trim
Dual Chrome Side Mirrors
"396" Badging
Faux Hood Vents
SS Badging
Chrome 15" "SS 396" Wheels
BF Goodrich Radial T/A Tires
INTERIOR
Working Courtesy Light
OEM Door Panels
Black Vinyl Bucket Seats
Center Console with Storage Box, Shifter, and a Clock
Black Hook Loop Carpet
Tight Black Vinyl Headliner
Front Shoulder Safety Restraints
Working Factory and Aftermarket Gauges
Cold A/C, Hot Heat, and Strong Fan
Working 2-Speed Wipers
OEM Steering Wheel with Working Horn
Working dash lights
Delco AM Radio (inop.)
Full Spare and Jack
Original Owners Manual and Broc...for more information please
contact the seller.
