Gibb 68 COPO Nova

[iluv69s]

Originally Posted by luzl78

Thanks pete! 11 out of 50

Surprised more have not been found. There are probably a few hiding in plain sight.

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Originally Posted by iluv69s

Surprised more have not been found. There are probably a few hiding in plain sight.

Just remembering that most, if not all on the list, were discovered before Helen released the Vin number's list of the 9738 Gibb COPO Novas. After consulting with Fred Gibb, who disclosed the significance of these 50 Novas being built for his dealership that would get Chevrolet involved into the automatic class of NHRA SS racing.

The list compiled of known cars after Fred disclosed the history of these Novas being built under a special order to fill a void that yet had not been addressed by GM, then while attending and showing at some of the major car shows, owners or former owners came forth with their stories of ownership.

An example of this was the discovery of meeting the original owner of a 427 DH Nova while attending a Super Chevy Show in Topeka, KS. While the car was still in service as a tubbed race car, Rodney knew where the car was. Kim H had made the trip, was there, eventually wound up as the owner!

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A picture of the Nova that came about from the Super Chevy Show in Topeka. This picture was taken in front of the building tha housed the former Fred Gibb Dealership.