In 1962, Chevy introduced the Nova as a sensible economy car. But it quickly became a favorite with drag racers and hot rodders. The 1969 Chevy Nova now available on eBay - opens in new window or tab. represents the pinnacle of Nova performance. It combines the most potent engine offered from the factory with a four-speed manual transmission in an otherwise no-frills car.
In its present state, this sweet '69 Nova is a blank canvas. With the interior and engine out of the car, there are few secrets to hide. The exposed floors look as solid as when they left the factory, and the plastic-wrapped factory seat belts look new. The engine compartment is as clean as they come.
Everything needed to complete the car appears to come with the sale. The transaction comes with a long list of hard-to-find parts. Those items include the original matching green door panels and seats, along with chrome badging and trim.
Check out the photos of the essential bits and goodies, all included:
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The car for sale is ideal for a hands-on collector looking to add finishing touches. The current owners already did most of the hard work. He recently repainted it to a high standard in the original Fathom Green. The L78 engine - opens in new window or tab. and four-speed manual transmission were freshly rebuilt and need to be re-installed in the car.
The Making of a Legit Muscle Car
The Chevy Nova model found a place in the rapidly growing muscle car scene of the 1960s—thanks to its reasonable cost, low weight, and ability to easily accommodate larger engines.
The brand offered the first Nova SS in 1964. But it was more of a cosmetic appearance package than a proper performance car.
However, the third-generation Nova of 1968-1972 genuinely earned performance chops, with an available high-performance 396 cubic-inch V-8. The added power and more aggressive-looking fastback shape help make these years the most prized by collectors today.
The 375-horsepower L78 in this Nova is the more powerful of two 396 cubic-inch V-8s offered in 1969. It’s a rare find today. Other desirable features of the example on eBay include a 12-bolt positraction limited-slip differential - opens in new window or tab. and 355 gears.
Imagine the Possibilities
With the thousands of Chevy Nova parts available on eBay, virtually anything you might need to make this car look showroom-fresh is available.
The costliest parts of the restoration are already done. So to get started, all you need is the $37,500 Buy-It-Now price. That's a bargain compared to what this car will be worth when complete. But the real fun will be seeing the process through—and making this ’69 Chevy Nova your own unique creation - opens in new window or tab..
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