This incredible 1970 L78 Nova was delivered to Grossman Chevrolet, a well known high performance dealer and member of the Yenko dealer network, in Minneapolis, Mn. on February 19, 1969. One of a handful built with factory applied code 72 Hugger Orange paint, this very unique Nova was also equipped with Chevrolet's ferocious big block under the hood; the 375 horsepower, L-78 396 engine backed up by an M-21 transmission with a Muncie shifter. Many vintage pictures from the prior owners depict the Day Two modifications that were often popular changes made “back in the day”. The Hugger retains its original interior and body panels as well as the original ZD radiator, 837 alternator and BT coded posi-traction rear differential. The authenticity of this Nova’s special paint status has been verified by numerous Nova experts and its – paint delete code trim tag and special HO firewall paper tag just begin to tell the interesting story of this very unusual Chevrolet Super Sport Nova.
This amazing bit of Chevrolet High Performance history will be featured as a part of the sYc Members Showcase at the upcoming Nickey Chicago Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, November 21-22, 2009. For more information, see www.mcacn.com.
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