For Sale: 1966 Chevrolet Nova in Christiansburg, Virginia

1966 Chevrolet Nova SS L-79"The Giant Killer"We are proud to offer this exceptional 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS L-79---one of the mostformidable and respected muscle cars of the 1960s. Often referred to as "The GiantKiller," the L-79 Nova combined lightweight performance with Chevrolet's legendaryhigh-revving small block, earning its reputation both on the street and strip.This numbers-matching example is extremely well documented, supported by animpressive collection of original paperwork, receipts, and photographs confirming itsauthenticity and history. Included is the original handwritten GM Retail Order Formfrom Gloves Cities Chevrolet in Gloversville, New York, ordered for retail delivery to theoriginal buyer in Tacoma, Washington. Also included are the original Owner's Manualand Protect-O-Plate, still attached, showing a delivery date of May 22, 1966.Further documentation includes an NCRS Shipping Data Report, along with numerousreceipts covering replacement parts and professional body shop work performed overthe years. Of particular note is documentation for a professional engine rebuild of thelegendary L-79 327ci / 350-horsepower Turbo-Fire V8. During the rebuild, the originalblock was magnafluxed and bored .030-over, with the rotating assembly professionallybalanced. Photographs taken during the process clearly show the correct castingnumbers on both the block and cylinder heads, which were also reworked to includehardened valve seats for improved durability.Power is delivered through the original Muncie M21 close-ratio 4-speed transmission,which has also been refreshed. Out back, the car retains its original 12-bolt Posi-tractionrear differential with 3.73 gears, complete with documented embossed markingsverifying the correct build date.Originally ordered in New York and delivered to Washington State, this Nova later spentmany years in Arizona and California before being acquired by us in 2019. Since then, ithas resided in a private collection, carefully preserved and maintained.Opportunities to own a true, documented L-79 Nova SS are increasingly rare. This is achance to acquire an iconic and historically significant 1960s muscle car---one thatperfectly embodies the spirit and performance that earned it the nickname"The Giant Killer."