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Old 07-05-2018, 01:18 AM
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I'm a huge fan of tuner / super cars. Yenko, Motion, Dana, Nickey, you name it. I've recently become fascinated with the Berger Super Nova. As I understand, it's very similar to the Yenko Deuce, an LT-1 car. Unfortunately, there seems to be almost NO information on the web about these. I have searched the site and found the pic of the brochure that's here, but that seems about the extent of the information on the web about these. I've read here that only 10 were made so it's not surprising.

I'm also a 1:18 die cast collector and modifier. I've decided that I want to make one of my own since I'm not a fan of the GMP versions. Since I couldn't find anything on the web about these cars, I wonder if the two versions that GMP were real or imagined. I'm a real stickler for details so I'd like to make my model as accurate as possible. One thing I've noticed is that the brochure seems to have "Super Nova" on the fenders and trunk lid while the GMP models seem the add "by Berger". Which would be correct?

Any leads on information on these rare Novas would be greatly appreciated.

Here is an example of the stuff I do on 1:18. This is a model of my 1:1 '69 L78, 4 speed, bench seat car:
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Old 07-05-2018, 01:37 AM
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Welcome! I like both of your cars! I’m kind of partial to black ‘69 L78 Chevelles too!!
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In past conversations that I had with people who were at Berger in the day, the Super Novas had stock 350 motors not LT1s. They were an appearance package only.
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In past conversations that I had with people who were at Berger in the day, the Super Novas had stock 350 motors not LT1s. They were an appearance package only.

Thank you Schonyenko2. Based on the pictured brochure elsewhere on this site, it seems like there were quite a few options. Since Berger was also a performance dealer, I can't imagine them not offering them with upgraded engines. I'd bet you could get an LT-1 or maybe even big blocks. Can't say for sure and you've spoken to people that were there in the day. Given that only 10 were made, I may never know for sure.

I'd sure love to see some hi res pics of that brochure.
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