I'm still drooling after reading this article.
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1968 Chevrolet COPO Nova SS 396
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Hey, easy now. I once owned a 1970 SS Nova.
These are the ONLY 2 pics I have left of cars that were mine and my dad's. My dad dug them up for me before he went into a nursing home. My ex wife burned almost EVERYTHING I owned!
The 1st one is my 1972 SS Chevelle I sold to my brother before I moved to FL. in 1987. I had started the restoration but couldn't finish it. I installed the front clip and started the body work. In the background is a donor 1976 Camaro. I used the interior and other misc. parts for my 1977 Z/28.
The 2nd pic is my son standing by my dad's 1956 Buick Special.
The 1st one is my 1972 SS Chevelle I sold to my brother before I moved to FL. in 1987. I had started the restoration but couldn't finish it. I installed the front clip and started the body work. In the background is a donor 1976 Camaro. I used the interior and other misc. parts for my 1977 Z/28.
The 2nd pic is my son standing by my dad's 1956 Buick Special.
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They look like shortened not-political correct versions of Chevelles. Blech
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Back in the day looks took a back seat to speed.
My favorites are the 66 and 67. A friend had a beautiful blue 68, with the little tail lights. 307 and 3 on the tree. Great car.
I never cared for the 68+ nova body style. But a L- 78 396 could change that lol
I had a 1968 Camaro with the L-78 396. Got my uncle Sam
letter and had to sell it.
letter and had to sell it.
I always liked Novas, but I am probably biased since a '71 was my first car. I am probably fortunate it wasn't a '70..... The car had been my Grandma's, and she was notorious for always buying the cheapest model available. 1971 was the first year that didn't have a standard four-cylinder engine. Besides that, it had no AC, no power brakes, no PS, no radio, no carpeting, no disk brakes, etc. etc....
That particular Nova was at least exciting under acceleration. But that generation drives like a truck, wallowing understeer and poor brakes.
I think it looks great, though...
I think it looks great, though...
Most cars back then did handle poorly.
What was wrong with it? Did the 350 eat a cam?
The perfect platform for a drag strip MONSTUH!
My friend had a1973 SS Nova, 350, 4 speed, 3:73 10 bolt posi. His ran like a raped ape!
the thing about those cars is the sensation, you feel, hear, and smell everything. the days when a 396 nova was top dog are long gone, but driving something like that is still a very intense experience.
