69 Nova @ MCACN

[ban617]

Hi , I was wondering if anyone looked @ the 69 Nova with the aluminum engine from Jenkins I think it was around 82? The car was supposed to have been sold @ Yenko.. The sign said forsale but no price ...

[L78_Nova]

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[L78_Nova]

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Also this COOL Fred Gibb / Dick Harrell 68 Nova.
Gary

[bugsy]

talked to him at mecum when it was for sale then. Sat he told me $175000.00

[L78_Nova]

My friend spoke with the owner of the Black Nova.. he may have more detail. I do not know the asking price.

Original Yenko sold L-78 car. He later purchased (Jan 82?) an Aluminum Yenko Block $2400 and sent it to Jenkins Competition to build. Jenkins bill shows Feb 82. $10,935.

[L78_Nova]

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Black Nova engine. "Yenko" cast on block face.

[Markyodb2]

I was told 175,000 as well have his number: 412-897-0123

[Markyodb2]

But at that price you would figure he would have the correct headlight bezels. looking in the engine bay i think he had either a block heater or battery charger. not sure what the cord was for.

[Mr. Chevy]

I looked at the car... Pretty cool ride..

My favorite though was the 68 Tripoli Turquoise Harrell/Gibb Nova. That is a cool car. My Wife and I talked to the owner for a while. Very nice gentleman and he really loves that car..

That is what this hobby is all about....

Rich

[novadude]

You would think it would have the right hubcaps at that price....

[L78_Nova]

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Roland Paulsgrove... I thanked him several times for bringing the Harrell Nova !! Awesome

[big gear head]

Isn't that the same Gibb/Harrell Nova that was at SCR20?

[L78_Nova]

I believe so... He was wearing an SCR T shirt on Sunday

[livettes]

Yes he had the car at SCR 20. Great car! Great owner!
Jamie

[GrumpyJeff]

The Black Nova has been at the Mecum sale in Harrisburg for a couple years now, was always a cool car. But it Looks much better now that he took off the mismatched 15"& 16" Cragars

[ORIGLS6]

Yes he had the car at SCR 20. Great car! Great owner!
Jamie

ABSOLUTELY! Great asset to our hobby. The Paulsgroves are fine people!

[Markyodb2]

I agree the Paulsgrove's are great people. it was great talking to him, and the storys of the other novas hes owned.

[Schonyenko2]

Roland and his wife are great folks. Were also at the Heartland Nova Reunion.

[427TJ]

You would think it would have the right hubcaps at that price....

I was wondering. Truck caps?

[Schonyenko2]

The car was judged and the owner of the black Nova disagreed with the items flagged on the sheet. It then went to Bill Braun for resolution.

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Bumper looked like a repop and so was the core support on the black Nova!!

[ban617]

The first thing I looked at was the radiator & it was a repro so I was then curious about the rest , I think it had the cheap door panels with custom seats , nice looking car tho ..

[WILMASBOYL78]

The first thing I looked at was the radiator & it was a repro so I was then curious about the rest , I think it had the cheap door panels with custom seats , nice looking car tho ..

I haven't seen the trim tag, but most likely it was a std. interior car [cheap door panels] that needed new seat covers. Since they don't repro the 731 interior, most folks use the deluxe covers which are readily available. That would mean it also came with a rubber floor covering...most likely carpeted now.

-wilma

[Salvatore]

All novas are junk except...............................mine. HAAA

[Justbad Joe]

Just saying Sammy, you would've had a good time with this car.
It was 731 interior on the trim tag.

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

All novas are junk except...............................mine. HAAA

And mine also Sam!!

[Salvatore]

Just saying Sammy, you would've had a good time with this car.
It was 731 interior on the trim tag.

Not sure why most restored novas seem to be second rate to a camaro or chevelle. I know they are low on the food chain but still deserve the same attention and doing it right.

[cwc]

Just saying Sammy, you would've had a good time with this car.
It was 731 interior on the trim tag.

I have good time with this one,if I can get an invite I may bring mine next year

[WILMASBOYL78]

Not sure why most restored novas seem to be second rate to a camaro or chevelle. I know they are low on the food chain but still deserve the same attention and doing it right.

The hobby has always focused more on the Camaro and Chevelle...the Nova has been the 'poor cousin'. I also don't think there is the interest in getting the details correct in most cases...obviously there are exceptions, since there are many sharp Nova folks on this site. But, overall the car just doesn't have the sex appeal of the others...personally I like it that way :smile:

-wilma

[bergy]

Novas are great - also seem to be getting more love lately IMO.

[BlackL78M22Nova]

The hobby has always focused more on the Camaro and Chevelle...the Nova has been the 'poor cousin'. I also don't think there is the interest in getting the details correct in most cases...obviously there are exceptions, since there are many sharp Nova folks on this site. But, overall the car just doesn't have the sex appeal of the others...personally I like it that way :smile:

-wilma

Agree, I like it that my 731 10-10 L78 M22 is not sexy!

[Crush]

Agree, I like it that my 731 10-10 L78 M22 is not sexy!

Great looking Nova!

[GrumpyJeff]

I always preferred the Hardcore, All business, Street bully persona of the Nova !!! not really sure why I have Camaros ???

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Novas are great - also seem to be getting more love lately IMO.
As all Novas should!!

[L78_Nova]

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Mines just getting started... #'s L-78, Bench, Stick, Rubber Mat, 731, Seat covers from Legendary are in the basement.
Gary

[WILMASBOYL78]

Agree, I like it that my 731 10-10 L78 M22 is not sexy!

We may have to start a display for black Novas only...I have 2...both L78's...one auto, the other 4 spd.

-wilma

[Tommy]

The hobby has always focused more on the Camaro and Chevelle...the Nova has been the 'poor cousin'. I also don't think there is the interest in getting the details correct in most cases...obviously there are exceptions, since there are many sharp Nova folks on this site. But, overall the car just doesn't have the sex appeal of the others...personally I like it that way :smile:

-wilma

I agree and I like it that way too. I think the one big area that I have always wished would have been designed differently was the quarter panel wheel radius. if it had been raised just another inch or so it would have given the Nova a completely different look in my opinion. I have a project 68 Nova that I plan on modifying the quarters on just for this reason (some day). Deeper wheel tubs from the factory would have been nice too... I wish I could have made it to MCACN. Maybe next year.


Tommy

[cwc]

Tom,isn't your black 70 original paint also? I really dig this pic is mine

[WILMASBOYL78]

Yes....original paint on the 4 spd car...auto has had some front end work done at some point.

[BlackL78M22Nova]

We may have to start a display for black Novas only...I have 2...both L78's...one auto, the other 4 spd.

-wilma

I like the idea! We had twins as I had two Black L78's as well but sold the automatic that another member here owns now!

BB Nova's have always been my favorite car. My first car in HS was an L34 4 speed Nova that I bought with paper route money! Mark

[Salvatore]

Look at the attention the novas are getting right now. Keep up the good work. Wilma, I agree with what you said in your posts.

My very first car was a new 1969 SS nova. Wish I kept it. The camaros were new in 67 so Chevy pushed those sleek looking cars ahead of everything except the corvette.
Novas were the economy versions for Chevy since the corvair went out in 69.

[WILMASBOYL78]

Here is the TH400 car...

[Salvatore]

yea, that is the 4x4 car! Good for the snow in your parts. Nice car.
Where are the emblems?

[WILMASBOYL78]

4 speed car....22k original miles

[L78_Nova]

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This one's not stock or collectible but lots of fun !!
Runs 11.60's with a 350, TKO 600, 9 inch 4.33's.
Gary

[BlackL78M22Nova]

4 speed car....22k original miles

WOW! Both Nova's look great!

[WILMASBOYL78]

WOW! Both Nova's look great!

Thanks...they are both really survivors.

The 4spd car is an incredible time capsule...all original components, drive-line...amazing car with a trunk load of paperwork. The TH400 car was in storage for many years after an early life of drag racing. Somebody did some surgery on the nose...fenders are not original and some of the other parts have GM tags still on them...maybe a fender bender..maybe a deer...who knows :hmmm:

But the drive-line is all the real deal...and with 4.10 gears it really moves...a lot of fun to drive on the street and strip. I added headers, 163 intake, 850 Holley and a few other items...it is a blast to drive.

-wilma

[TDW]

I sold my 69 L78 Chevelle, 70 RS/Z28, and 68 Z28. All numbers, very correct and original cars. I kept my 427 70 Nova. There is a reason I kept the Nova. More fun to drive. Period.

[Salvatore]

and less anxiety Tony! Good choice!

[Eck]

Novas are like lone wolves and the Black ones are and in my day were the baddest.....when you get that old black machine out with that ground pounding thunder warming up and head down the road you are there again.....amen...

[Schonyenko2]

What part of Iowa are you from?

[Crossbreed383]

http://www.yenko.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=103818&stc=1&d=1511554041

My project/turd

[chevyman0429]

Looks like a very good start

[STR8SS]

I was parked beside him all weekend with my ‘66 Chevelle SS.
He’s was a great guy to talk too... old school racer.
I heard he had a offer of $80K but sure that didn’t go over well.

[442w30]

From conversations I've overheard, it seems nothing goes over well with the seller.:dunno:

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