Any documented 1968 Chevy II Nova SS "327" cars?

[68l30]

I have the salesmans finger tip facts book and the updated inserts for the changes throughout the year as well as all the rest of the salesmans tools/lit to order from in 68.I do not believe a l-79 was listed.It doesn't even list the L-78 or even the base 396 if I remember correctly.I'll check when I get home from work.Most of the people in the "loop" back then new more about supercars than the dealerships did.I have copies of sales "how to" tips for selling supercars.Rule #1 they probably no more then you do about these cars.The sales staff were told to keep up with the outside publications such as SSDI or CC,HR ect to know what the buyers wanted.It seems like everyone was in the dark then,to many to chose from and they all "could be" built.

Steve

[1967Z28]

The '68 L79 Chevy II was definitely available. A friend of mine owned one about 25 years ago. If I had realized it was that rare back then I would have bought it. I even have an ad from the local newspaper back then advertising they had at least one on the lot. These cars were not built as Super Sports, they were just the plain-jane body although you could add the deluxe chrome trim outside.

The L79 was available with the three-speed manual or the four-speed. Chuck Hanson from the ACES Chevelle club bought a '68 L79 Chevelle that was backed by a three-speed and had the protect-o-plate to prove it. I'm not sure if he still has the car or not.

-Jon

1967 Z28 street car
1967 Z28 Trans-Am race car
1967 Z28 Registry

[9566 BA]

Chuck Hanson sold it to a guy named Rick who lives in Atlanta . The frame to that chevelle was on display at the Year one Bristol Bash in Tennessee a couple weeks ago.

[68l30]

Never doubted they made it ,but very little is published about it in factory lit.I have looked through the Finger Tip facts all revisions,ExSellerate in 1968,68 Product Info Digest,68 Chev Price and Facts Book,The 68 "Hitchables",Chevrolet Q&A,68 Car Selector,and the 68 Chev all modle brochure.It ( L-79 Nova) is only listed in the 1968 Chev Price and Facts book.It was a $198.05 in Nov.1967.This was in Chevrolets 1st printing.They always mention the L-30 & L-48 but not L-78.In the Chevelle line the L-79 is mentioned in most.Availible with a HD 3 speed or 4 speed only,in bold N/A with SS(396 only).I would like to believe it was a very early option only.Why would you want a 327 to upscale your SS perf option?Remember the SS350 was new to the Nova line in 68,promote your 350 or 396 and dump the L-79.Bad decision but the only way to promote your SS Nova at the top.Again in the Chevelle no 350.Why not use the L-79 as your top small block,no toes to step on.Could the L-79 have preceeded the L-48 in the Nova line,till a transistion was made?Just some thoughts [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img] ,I'm not to familiar with the Nova facts,only what I have in front of me.......


Steve

[Schonyenko2]

Check with Wayne Bushy at NNN. Believe he had one at one time. Appx 1100 built. EP or ML code 3-4 speed. I have a EP block, just need the car. Ken S.

[MikeA]

Maybe this Chevrolet document will have some more information regarding engine availability in '68

[hotrodchev]

Thanks MikeA, I guess there's only one way to find out, so I've placed my bid!

Tim "Hotrodchev"

[hotrodchev]

Schonyenko2,

Maybe when all this is over, we'll have to chat about your EP block and my EP'less Chevy II SS! [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Tim "Hotrodchev"

[68l30]

Whoopps,I'll check The Service News when I get home!I'll scan thru the 68 TSB's as well.I don't believe there is anything specific in that issue about the driveline in the Nova.I'll check,and post specifics........

Steve

[Kim_Howie]

I have a friend who bought a new 68 chevelle 327-325 non ss car the car was bench seat 4-speed m-20 plain jane car. I dont think there was any 396-325 novas in 68 only 350 or 375 hp. The Hot Rod may of 68 issue page 76 talks about the 325-327 but also says there will be no! 375 automatic cars for s/s racing but we all know better. Kim Howie