Crashed '67 Chevy II Super Sport 327/4-sp...possible L79?

[WILMASBOYL78]

Originally Posted by 67since67

I'm curious here, the '67 Chevelle L79 HP rating was dropped to 325 but still used the 490 aluminum intake and Holley carb (3806) and didn't switch to cast iron intake and Q-jet 'till '68. So the handful of '67 L79 Novas went to the iron/Q-jet combo a year earlier?
I am not questioning anyone's expertise, just trying to learn.

There were a lot of variations in the 67-68 time frame for the L79...even though the Chevelle and Nova were rated 325hp in 1968....the Corvette was rated 350hp with the same setup.

Anyway...the L79 Nova for 1967 was a last minute engine option...all these cars were made very late in the model year. I have seen 2 real cars in my Nova Travels...rare piece indeed.

-wilma

[67 Nova Boy]

Here is Jack Duer's 67 L79 Nova...real deal. One of the 6 during the May/June build date.

[67 Nova Boy]

This is Dan Millers 67 Nova L79...here are TWO of the Six picture. Rare as rare can be.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67since67]

Thanks for the pix!! Very interesting!

[WILMASBOYL78]

I was at the Nova Nationals in Belterra when Dan had the gold 67 there...it was and is a special car. It has been completely restored since then. Jack's car is a beauty...the attention to detail is amazing. Pretty sure Dan has that in his collection along side the gold car.

I doubt you will see two 67 L79 Novas side by side anywhere else

-wilma

[BJCHEV396]

Originally Posted by 67 Nova Boy

This is Dan Millers 67 Nova L79...here are TWO of the Six picture. Rare as rare can be.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

Is that a for sale sign and what would value be on such a rare car?

[67 Nova Boy]

Originally Posted by BJCHEV396

Is that a for sale sign and what would value be on such a rare car?

Car has been restored since this picture...not a for sale sign that I know of, but price on these cars are 6 figures. I think there is a third one around that was located?? Once the Camaro came out these cars were forgot about. Why these 6 cars were built at the end of the run seems to be a mystery...if they were getting rid of inventory then why the cast intake and Q-jet carb?

Dave
67 Nova Boy