69 L-78 Nova 8456 org miles

[C1SS396]

Found this listed on the Philadelphia PA craigslist ...
(Not Mine nor do i know the person )

check it out

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/255843096.html


heres how the ad reads


375 hp, 396 engine...soft ray glass...posi rear...rpo 78...45p close ratio...am push button radio...rear speakers...custom interior...Nova SS...Black vinyl trim...8500 original miles...original owner...bought in february 1969...original tires...includes all papers and the window sticker...

This is a one of a kind car. The only way to find another car like this would be to ake a trip back to 1969 in a time machine. This car was never driven on the street. It was used for a few drag races and that is it. The Nova SS has been meticulously cared for and kept in new condition. The car looks and runs perfect. There is not one scratch on the car anywhere and the engine is as clean as it was the day it was made. This is a piece of American history. I am selling this car for my father and it is located in Pennsylvania.

[email protected]

[NovaMob03]

Price listed: $90,000 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[GTO_DON]

If that car is truly what he says about it then 90k is a deal in my opinion. There are guys asking that money on this site for restored ones and a survivor car is always worth alot more.

[Salvatore]

Don't know where in Philly this car is but if true.....sounds like a good deal seeing the prices of these restored cars with Chinese sheetmetal being SO high.

[mockingbird812]

"Car was never driven on the street" and "It was used for a FEW drag races..." This just doesn't add up. One of the two statements can't be true. It is either a whole lot of 1320 runs or the car was occasionally run on the street. Aside from this the car sounds terrific. Now that I am done bashing it because of EXTREME envy.....

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[370454s]

Sounds nice. Wish it was Black.
Mike

[Salvatore]

Not interested because it is NOT black? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

What's wrong with Black low mileage survivor L78 Novas..???

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

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What's wrong with Black low mileage survivor L78 Novas..???

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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[x Baldwin Motion]

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"Car was never driven on the street" and "It was used for a FEW drag races..." This just doesn't add up. One of the two statements can't be true. It is either a whole lot of 1320 runs or the car was occasionally run on the street.

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my math, only 17000 drag races with 17000 return trips. that explains the worn clutch pad. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[GTO_DON]

How can you even tell the clutch pad is worn. Its not that good of a pic.

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http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q101/65z13/clutchpedal.jpg
ok. maybe its mud? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[1969L78Nova]

HMMMM If it was raced..shouldn't it still have the almost mandatory oil and temp guages under the dash? Surely he didn't rely on the idiot lights! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[MikeA]

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Don't know where in Philly this car is but if true.....sounds like a good deal seeing the prices of these restored cars with Chinese sheetmetal being SO high.

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West Chester, PA?

[SwissCheese]

This car is the real deal. It is owned by a friend of mine who has owed the car since new. My friend is the real deal, too, being a Pontiac enthusiast and Stock Eliminator racer who bought most of his 60s Pontiacs from Harold Ramsey, of Union Park Pontiac fame.

He has all the orignal paperwork, including timeslips from East Coast tracks no longer in existance. He bought the car when the Pontiac dealer took too long in getting in the RA4 GTO that he ordered in the Fall of 1968. He also test drove a ZL-1 at Penske Chevrolet, but was unimpressed with the performance, especially given the price. And Roger Penske wouldn't budge on the $7800 price tag, either. "They're not making many of these, you know. They'll be valuable some day" Roger told my friend. The understatement of the century, I'd say...

He still has the exhaust manifolds, which he removed when the car was brand new, in order to go Stock Eliminator racing. They still have the factory orange patina on them. In it's day, the car turned an 11.30 on 7" tires.

Unfortunately, his son (who is not a car guy and lives 3000 miles away) jumped the gun and put the car on Craig's List before his father was prepared to have him do so. Writing car ads is, arguably, not his best suit. I saw the car last week and, believe me, his son's quickie digital pictures, taken over Christmas break, do the car little to no justice whatsoever. We all know the car is worth more than it was advertised for. That's why his phone was ringing off the hook. Let's just say that a LOT of money was left on the table. I suppose that's the price he pays for not being Internet saavy.

The car was driven on the street for one year, as evidenced by the 1970 Pennsylvania State Inspection sticker that is still on the windshield.

If my friend goes through with the deal that he told me was proposed to him, somebody is getting a huge gift. Let's face it: original owners of musclecars, especially of this caliber, aren't getting any younger. Hence, original owner cars are rapidly becoming obsolete.

The fact that he's recently suffered a stroke and needs the money for medical bills may have a huge amount to do with the fact that he's likely not thinking clearly.

Don: Aren't you the guy from Jamison who flips expensive Pontiacs for living?

[GTO_DON]

THE GUY YOUR THINKING ABOUT IS MIKE WILKENSON FROM JAMISON WITH THE PONTIACS http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifWHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING??
WHO ARE YOU?? DO YOU KNOW ME? HOW MUCH DID YOUR BUDDY SELL THE NOVA FOR?
WHERE WAS IT LOCATED? IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS IN PHILLY SOMEWHERE. BTW I DO THINK THE CAR WAS WORTH IT BUT IT WAS NOT A GIFT AT THAT PRICE! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Hotrodpaul]

Awesome Nova but to run 11.30's a number of things probably were changed:

Headers
Smog System Removal
4.56 or 4.88 gears
Traction Bars
Valve Springs (If you are smart) and/or Cam

With this kind of use, the following can happen:

Dropped Valve, broken valve springs
Torn up syncro teeth on trans
Cracked Aluminum Muncie trans case
Bent leaf springs from traction bars
Tweaked Body from 6000 RPM launches
Twisted Axles, etc.

I know from experience.

How does this car compare? What mods were done to run the number? Thanks,

Paul

[Salvatore]

Hey Swiss cheese, I hung around the drags since about 1968. What was the car called (if anything) and who was your friends dad? Maybe I remember the car in its glory days. P.S. I don't believe the A/S record was in the 11.30's even in 1975 yet. Maybe they ran IHRA or AHRA. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif Thanks, Sam

[WILMASBOYL78]

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THE GUY YOUR THINKING ABOUT IS MIKE WILKENSON FROM JAMISON WITH THE PONTIACS http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifWHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING??
WHO ARE YOU?? DO YOU KNOW ME? HOW MUCH DID YOUR BUDDY SELL THE NOVA FOR?
WHERE WAS IT LOCATED? IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS IN PHILLY SOMEWHERE. BTW I DO THINK THE CAR WAS WORTH IT BUT IT WAS NOT A GIFT AT THAT PRICE! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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Does it cost more to post in all caps???


Hi, Donny...luv, wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[GTO_DON]

I WASNT YELLING TOM!I always make that mistake because i suck at typing. How come nobody says anything to kenny pascoe? HE ALWAYS TYPES IN CAPS. Every post! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

He's smaller than you so he has to speak louder!!!

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Salvatore]

Tommy, Better watch yourself......dynamite comes in small packages! Stop picking on the Italian boys. Besides, I like capitol letters. I CAN SEE THEM BETTER. And, I AM hollering at ya mr. smokey burnout. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Mr Yenko]

Yeah, We call him "Mini Me", we don't naw on our kitty.
The "MOF" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[AutoInsane]

$90,000 a gift??? Wow..... I know it is an amazing, low mileage original but how many L-78 Novas were built in 69?

Someone should do an arbitrage trade and scoop this 28,000 mile L-78 up for only $70,000!!!:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Nova-L78-396-375hp-28000-original-miles_W0QQitemZ280067776030

Best of luck with the sale! I hope you do not give it away and get $150,000 for it!!

[SwissCheese]

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$90,000 a gift??? Wow..... I know it is an amazing, low mileage original but how many L-78 Novas were built in 69?

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Yes, you read it correctly. If he wasn't sick and in need of money, he would have it taken to Barrett Jackson or some other auction where they employ shill bidders. Yes, I said shill bidders. C'mon, now. Do you really think those games aren't played there?

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Nova...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Nova-L78-396-375hp-28000-original-miles_W0QQitemZ280067776030QQihZ018QQcategoryZ6172 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Same car???? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Xplantdad]

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Nova...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Nova-L78-396-375hp-28000-original-miles_W0QQitemZ280067776030QQihZ018QQcategoryZ6172 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Same car???? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

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I don't think so Mike...one has 8400 miles...the other one has 28,000 miles http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

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[flyingn]

If you would like I can go see this car and report my honest opinion here.. Swiss? You up for that?? Where are you located??


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Don't know where in Philly this car is but if true.....sounds like a good deal seeing the prices of these restored cars with Chinese sheetmetal being SO high.

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