Photo: eBay seller sharpscyclesalvage
The Nova SS was, is, and will continue to be a desirable car, especially in tip-top shape, and this 1969 model aims to become one if someone is brave enough to begin an ambitious restoration project.
The car has been sitting for 20 years, and as you can see in the photos, it's not necessarily in its best shape. The owner says they found the car, pulled it from storage, sanded the points, and tried to see if the engine started.
They poured gas directly into the carburetor, and what you do know, the V8 started right away. However, it's far from the road-worthy condition this Chevrolet Nova SS deserves, and it still requires major work, including metal repairs.
I don't want to talk much about what the eyes can see because it's obvious this Nova requires a complete restoration, so let's focus on the engine.
The 1969 model retained its strategy of a mix of six-cylinder and V8 engines, and the optional units included a 250ci unit with 155 horsepower, a 350ci engine with 250 horsepower, and the L48 with 300 horsepower.
The SS could be had with a 396 developing 350 or 375 horsepower, while the transmission choices included the standard heavy-duty 3-speed and the optional 40speed and 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatics.
While this Nova comes with a working engine, it's no longer the original block, so if you planned to restore the Super Sport to the original configuration, that is no longer possible. It'll also require major mechanical work, as the owner says it loses water. The rust also needs further investigation, but a good mechanic should be able to tell you more about your chances of restoring this Nova SS with a quick inspection.
The Nova still has the original build sheet, which eBay seller sharpscyclesalvage says they found under the back seat.
The vehicle exhibits the typical issues for a car stored for a long time, and someone who's been in the restoration business should be no stranger to these problems. I don't expect the car to remain available for long, though it all comes down to the owner's selling expectations.
The Nova landed on eBay with a fairly ambitious price tag, as the seller wants approximately $10K for the car. They also enabled the Make Offer button, so interested buyers can negotiate the price, but otherwise, this is a fairly expensive classic that will require significant investments from a financial and time perspective.
The car is located in Chillicothe, Ohio, and you should be able to get it in a trailer easily. However, I can't stress enough how important it is to see the car in person before making an offer, especially because a 1969 Nova SS isn't just a regular project that you can treat as a winter restoration job.
They poured gas directly into the carburetor, and what you do know, the V8 started right away. However, it's far from the road-worthy condition this Chevrolet Nova SS deserves, and it still requires major work, including metal repairs.
I don't want to talk much about what the eyes can see because it's obvious this Nova requires a complete restoration, so let's focus on the engine.
The 1969 model retained its strategy of a mix of six-cylinder and V8 engines, and the optional units included a 250ci unit with 155 horsepower, a 350ci engine with 250 horsepower, and the L48 with 300 horsepower.
The SS could be had with a 396 developing 350 or 375 horsepower, while the transmission choices included the standard heavy-duty 3-speed and the optional 40speed and 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatics.
While this Nova comes with a working engine, it's no longer the original block, so if you planned to restore the Super Sport to the original configuration, that is no longer possible. It'll also require major mechanical work, as the owner says it loses water. The rust also needs further investigation, but a good mechanic should be able to tell you more about your chances of restoring this Nova SS with a quick inspection.
The Nova still has the original build sheet, which eBay seller sharpscyclesalvage says they found under the back seat.
The vehicle exhibits the typical issues for a car stored for a long time, and someone who's been in the restoration business should be no stranger to these problems. I don't expect the car to remain available for long, though it all comes down to the owner's selling expectations.
The Nova landed on eBay with a fairly ambitious price tag, as the seller wants approximately $10K for the car. They also enabled the Make Offer button, so interested buyers can negotiate the price, but otherwise, this is a fairly expensive classic that will require significant investments from a financial and time perspective.
The car is located in Chillicothe, Ohio, and you should be able to get it in a trailer easily. However, I can't stress enough how important it is to see the car in person before making an offer, especially because a 1969 Nova SS isn't just a regular project that you can treat as a winter restoration job.
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