Any documented 1968 Chevy II Nova SS "327" cars?

[hotrodchev]

Here's an article from High-Performance Stockers magazine December 1967 issue mentioning the availability of the L79 in the '68 Nova's. Also very interesting is the fact that it says the L79 is only available with stick shift.

Tim "Hotrodchev"

[hotrodchev]

Here's an article taken from Motorcade magazine October 1967 issue. The availablility of the L30 275HP 327 is mentioned in this article, but nothing about the L79.

Tim "Hotrodchev"

[hotrodchev]

Article from the 1968 High-Performance Cars annual magazine.

Tim "Hotrodchev"

[hotrodchev]

Portion of an article from Super Stock and Drag Illustrated May 1968 issue. Once again, mention of the availability of the L79 325HP 327 in the Chevy II.

Tim "Hotrodchev"

[hotrodchev]

Full road test articles on the L79 325HP 327 equipped Chevy II Nova's can also be found in these magazines-

Car Life Magazine May 1968 issue
Motor Trend Magazine April 1968 issue

Please let me know if I've missed any other articles! [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Thanks,
Tim "Hotrodchev"

[JoeC]

So was the 327 325hp L79 was only available in a non-SS Nova and Chevelle in 1968? The distributor listing shows avaiable for 68 Chevelle and Nova.

[Keith Tedford]

A friend of mine had a '68 L79 Chevelle Malibu. It was considerably quicker than another friends L34 SS396 Chevelle. I believe you will find that all L79 cars were 4 speed. The option books were specific on this.

[hotrodchev]

Here's a few paragraph's taken from the "Muscle Car Color History - Nova SS" book written by Steve Statham.

From what I gather reading these articles, they were just as confused about what was available and what wasn't available as we are today! [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif[/img] The way I interpret it, is that the L30 275HP 327 was the top of the line engine for non-SS models only. But, based on the information given in these articles and road tests, I cannot determine if the L79 325HP 327 was available in both Super Sport and non-SS models or in non-SS models only. I may be [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif[/img] and [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/crazy.gif[/img], but I'm to stubborn to give up until I find the answer! Even if it does drive me [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/mad.gif[/img]! Sooner or later someone out there is bound to come foward with a build sheet, bill-of-sale or even a complete original '68 L79 Nova. I only hope it happens in my lifetime! [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/frown.gif[/img]