HIGHLIGHTS
* Rare and highly desirable L79 327/350 HP factory high-performance
Nova
* Factory Super Sport with 4-speed manual transmission
* Stunning Chateau Slate Iridescent exterior with black
interior
* Numbers-matching L79 drivetrain with extensive component
verification
* Concours-level rotisserie restoration completed in 2016
* Correct GM undercarriage finishes and factory-style engine
overspray
* Factory console with period-correct owner-installed
Stewart-Warner gauges
* NCRS Shipping Data Report confirming build date of 06/10/1966
* Delivered new to Yates-Brandt Chevrolet-Olds - Wellington,
Kansas
* Notarized Affidavit of Authenticity from the original owner
* Original owner retained the car from new until 1970
* Subsequent owners report extremely limited use, some stating "not
driven"
* 11,024 miles shown, believed to be correct based on ownership
history
* Over 100 high-resolution photographs plus a driving video
included
* Comprehensive ownership history and documentation on file
* All Precious Metal Classic Cars vehicles receive a comprehensive
multipoint inspection, with any needed repairs completed prior to
delivery
* Financing and worldwide shipping available, allowing you to enjoy
this exceptional classic anywhere in the world
EXTERIOR
Finished in its factory-correct and beautifully understated Chateau
Slate Iridescent, this 1966 Chevy II Nova SS presents exactly as a
high-level L79 car should - crisp, honest, and restrained. The body
is exceptionally straight, with excellent panel fit, uniform gaps,
and factory-correct character lines from front to rear.
The Super Sport-specific trim, emblems, and stainless are properly
placed and beautifully finished without appearing over-restored.
Correct redline tires on factory-style wheels complete the stance
perfectly, giving the car the unmistakable presence of a serious
performance Nova without excess or exaggeration.
This is a car that rewards close inspection. From the wheel
openings to the door handles, locks, and fuel filler area, the
details reflect extremely limited use and careful preservation
since restoration.
ENGINE
Under the hood resides the heart of this Nova - the legendary L79
327 cubic inch V8, factory rated at 350 horsepower. This engine
remains exceptionally well-documented and correctly restored,
featuring verified original components including:
* Correct "362" casting block
* 461 cylinder heads
* 490 aluminum intake manifold
* Correct Holley 3245 carburetor
* 288 and 729 exhaust manifolds
* 1111154 distributor
* Correct pulleys and accessory drives
* Correct 173 - 12-fin harmonic balancer
* Proper alternator (1100693-37A)
* Correct bellhousing, Muncie transmission, original shifter, and
12-bolt rear end with 3.70 gearing
Attention to detail extends to original-style NAT intake bolts,
correct finishes, dated components, and factory-style engine
overspray consistent with how these cars left the assembly
line.
The engine bay is not only visually correct - it reflects a
restoration performed by someone who understood how these cars were
originally built.
INTERIOR
The black interior is clean, correct, and exceptionally
well-presented. The factory console remains in place, and the
period-correct Stewart-Warner under-dash gauges, added early in the
car's life, reflect the kind of thoughtful owner personalization
commonly seen on high-performance cars of the era.
Fit, finish, and materials throughout the interior are consistent
with the car's low-mileage presentation and concours restoration
standards. Nothing appears overdone, replaced unnecessarily, or out
of character for a properly preserved L79 Super Sport.
THE END GAME
This 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Super Sport L79 represents a rare
opportunity to acquire a serious, correctly restored, and
thoroughly documented example of one of Chevrolet's most respected
small-block performance cars.
With extensive documentation including the original title
application, NCRS Shipping Data Report, a notarized affidavit from
the original owner, restoration photos, and a well-established
ownership history, this Nova stands apart from typical
offerings.
It is not a driver-grade car, nor is it an over-restored showpiece.
Instead, it occupies the sweet spot collectors seek - authentic,
correctly detailed, and preserved with care.
To obtain more information about this fantastic and rare offering,
contact Tris at 574-276-1326, or if you prefer email, send a
message to
[email protected].
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