1969 Nova (Breif History)

For 1969, the Chevy II nameplate was retired and the car became the "Chevrolet Nova" for this year (some sources referred to it as the Chevrolet Chevy Nova - perhaps the decision to drop the Chevy II moniker was a last-minute decision for 1969). No Chevy nameplates remained for 1969. The trunklid badge "Chevy II by Chevrolet" was replaced by "Nova by Chevrolet" Like other 1969 GM vehicles, locking steering columns were incorporated. Simulated vents were added below the Nova script, which was relocated to the front fender instead of the rear quarter panel. The 350 CID (5.7 L) V8 with four-barrel carburetor that came standard with the SS option was revised with a 5 hp (4 kW) increase to 300 hp (220 kW) while a two-barrel carbureted version of the 350 CID (5.7 L) V8 rated at 255 hp (190 kW) was a new option on non-SS models. A new Turbo-Hydramatic 350 three-speed automatic was made available for non-SS Novas with six-cylinder and V8 engines, although the older two-speed Powerglide continued to be available on the smaller engined Novas.

1969 Nova (Car Shown)

Mini-Tubbed Street Fighter- Recently completed and restored, this beautiful car was built to show or go!!!

Body & Paint: Beautiful black metallic bc/cc paint showing off a lazer straight body that is super solid and clean. The floors and trunk are all solid and the mini-tub work was professionally done. It also has new chrome, trim & weatherstripping.

Interior: Very clean bucket seat interior with new carpet, nice door panels, dash and headliner. It has Autometer gauges, a Hurst 1/4 stick ratchet shifter and a 4 point rollcage.

Engine, Trans and Rear: The engine is a wicked sounding 355 c.i. small block that was professionally built. The trans is a manual valvebody TH-350 w/3000 stall convertor and the rear is a 9” Ford w/3:90 gears.

Other Features: New Weld wheels with M/T Sportsman street radial tires, front disc brakes, polished 15 gallon fuel cell and a trunk mounted battery.