Does anyone know the 66' Nova L79

[JayR]

Originally Posted by quick-bowtie

Thank you to everyone for the help. The tag scared me a little just because it was so beat up I just don't see how a tag could get that beat up. I never knew about the hole being punched in the tag on later cars so that throws up another big flag.

Was the hole punched in all tags no matter which plant they were built at after the Feb. 1st date?

A Chevrolet Engineering Service letter dated February 16, 1966 stated that a new shoulder harness option, designated as RPO A85, was being offered on all Chevrolet passenger cars and trucks. It indicated that all passenger car bodies built as of February 1, 1966 would incorporate the upper roof rail provision to mount the belts. It then goes on to explain the 3/16 inch hole in the cowl tag to indicate the mounting provision is in place. The letter also states that the option could be dealer installed, but not on trucks. I would assume this service letter went to all plants.

Although this option was available for Chevy IIs in the last 5 months of '66 production and appeared on dealer order forms, it wasn't promoted and any '66 with factory/dealer front seat shoulder belts is a rare bird.

Bob

[JayR]

Originally Posted by EZ Nova

Ok, isn't that more then a bit pricey? Now Bob said it's less than perfect. I thought these were usually in the 65K range too.
John

John, the only places I see Chevy II L79s selling for these kinds of prices would be at big name auctions where 2 or more people with lots of money get into bidding wars. The car being discussed here started on eBay at 150K. The chances of selling a Chevy II L79 on line for that kind of price are pretty slim. In my experience, most of the collector quality L79s never make it to the open market. The L79 collectors know where the cars are. I always had 2 or 3 qualified people on a list waiting for me to sell mine. When the time came, I went to the 1st person on the list and he bought it. I'm always suspect when I see cars like this black L79 being advertised on eBay, or worse yet, Craigslist.

Bob

[markjohnson]

They are cool rides for sure and I’ve always been a fan of them but I never really considered them six-figure cars. Crazy thing is they made well over 5,000 of them and I know several people that actually bought them brand new. They were so reasonably priced when new that I think people just considered them disposable!

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

Always remember. You can ADVERTISE at any price you like, but unfortunately there's lots of folks who think that is the value. Because it's advertised as such. Not true.

[Lynn]

Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) ordered like 16 L79 Wagons back in the day. Don't know who was in charge of the fleet order, but guess he didn't want the techs showing up late!!!

[fsc66]

See attached:

[chevelleheart]

Ok , now that is a cool historical document! I always enjoyed Oklahoma... that’s great

[EZ Nova]

Originally Posted by JayR

John, the only places I see Chevy II L79s selling for these kinds of prices would be at big name auctions where 2 or more people with lots of money get into bidding wars. The car being discussed here started on eBay at 150K. The chances of selling a Chevy II L79 on line for that kind of price are pretty slim. In my experience, most of the collector quality L79s never make it to the open market. The L79 collectors know where the cars are. I always had 2 or 3 qualified people on a list waiting for me to sell mine. When the time came, I went to the 1st person on the list and he bought it. I'm always suspect when I see cars like this black L79 being advertised on eBay, or worse yet, Craigslist.

Bob

Bob, what would you say is the "average" for a L79 SS Nova? I see them from mid 50's and usually top in the 70's?

[JayR]

Originally Posted by EZ Nova

Bob, what would you say is the "average" for a L79 SS Nova? I see them from mid 50's and usually top in the 70's?

Lots of variables, but if we're only talking about number 2 or 3 cars proven to be real L79 Chevy IIs, the 'real world' average is probably 60K - 80K.

Bob

[CamaroNOS]

A very knowledgeable friend that is well versed in the Nova world suggests this should be priced a WHOLE lot less than what it is and there is a shopping list of incorrect items/finishes on this car.

Including an interesting cowl tag.

Paul