Special Paint/Hugger Orange 1969 L78 Nova

[68-69-70Nova SSL78]

Dave I bought a 17,000 mile unrestored forest Green 1970 L78 Nova last year (May). This car has a much docunmentation as I have ever seen. When I evaluated the car we asked what was not original to the car. Headers, aluminum high rise, fiberglass fan, and electric fuel pump. Bolt ons we all changed when we bought our musclecars. Thats it. I have decided not to restore it at this time, it's still that nice. Let me add that my very first car when I was 16 was a brand new 70 forest green L78 novs that was the twin to this one except that this one has a green vinyl top. So it was love at first sight again 30 some years later. I paid 68k for the car but there are so many variables for someone to pony up the green. Is it a personnal thing like me. How bad is the owner willing to sell, etc. I think 65k to 85k is realistic for a car that is original unrestored or a very very nice restored. But thats what I would pay.

[Salvatore]

I have seen real nice ones in the $65,000 range. Seems like the 69 cars bring a little more. I think it is a good decision not to restore your car. Those changes we all made to our cars in those days. After all we did not buy these cars for comfort or gas mileage but to RACE!

[WILMASBOYL78]

Restoration values are very subjective...there have been dozens, if not more "frame-off restoration" L78 Novas for sale on various forums and websites over the last few years. The true difference in these cars is "who did the resto"...it's that simple. The name shops and/or individuals that have a great attention to detail turn out a superior product. You all know who they are...There are lots of cars out there that have been restored by ABC Autobody of Anywhere, USA....it is easy to spot these in the crowd. The most important parts of a quality resto are the things you don't see at the first glance...the devil is in the details. Pay your money and take your choice...

wilma

[68-69-70Nova SSL78]

Sam Your absolutely right. My 70 L78 Nova with an aluminum highrise, headers ,456 gears, and slicks turned 12.70's at US 30 drag strip (NW Indiana)

[68-69-70Nova SSL78]

Camarojoe
I'm out of town this week but I remember McDonald, PA as the town this car is from (or bought). Not sure if that helps. I remember that because of the burger joint. Will look in my safe when ai get back home.

[bkhpah]

Fiberglass rear quarters on that orange Nova?..BKH

[68-69-70Nova SSL78]

No Your the 2nd guy to ask. Is their one out there with glass quarters?

[bkhpah]

Yes, there is...That's another -- Hugger Nova..BKH

[mockingbird812]

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Camarojoe
I'm out of town this week but I remember McDonald, PA as the town this car is from (or bought). Not sure if that helps. I remember that because of the burger joint. Will look in my safe when ai get back home.

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I remember taking the bus from Oakdale , where may grandparents lived, with my Nana to go to the big metropolis of McDonald! McDonald is less than 15 miles from Canonsburg and about the same from Colussey Chev. in Bridgeville!