Question from a Newbie

[69ChevelleSSL78]

Hi all. I've been registered here for a while but don't come often.

I do own an L78 '69 Chevelle SS but I can't say it's numbers matching. I do believe it to be a real L78 car but I didn't really buy it for anything other than driving enjoyment. Not really a "Super Car" but it's fun and fast! Here she is:



I've always had a love of the REAL super cars going back to my youth in the late '60s and early '70s. Read Hot Rod, Car Craft and Popular Hot Rodding. Lived in Jersey and often cruised "The Circuit" at Asbury Park.

That being said, I'm a big 1:18 die cast collector and have a thing for accuracy and details.

So, I've been looking for info on Berger Super Novas and it seems as though these things are REALLY rare. I searched the site here and came up pretty much empty. I do have an image in my file which is a pic or scan of an ad (which I do believe I got here)but other than that, there seems to be no info on these Novas on the web.

Am I missing anything or can some knowledgeable member here share some info on these really cool cars?

There are two versions out there (in white and bronze) but I don't know if there were ever any real cars made like that.

Thanks very much in advance and for your patience!
Bob

[markinnaples]

Don't know the answer, but your Chevelle is a beauty.

[69ChevelleSSL78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't know the answer, but your Chevelle is a beauty. </div></div>

Thanks! I feel very blessed to have it in my garage. It is pretty (but not perfect) and it's a hoot to drive.

[x77-69z28]

What part of New York are you? Your chevelle is a beauty!
Buddy

[69ChevelleSSL78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: x77-69z28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What part of New York are you? Your chevelle is a beauty!
Buddy </div></div>

Rockland County. I was just reading an issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines and read that there is a '69 Yenko Chevelle in the same county I live in. VERY cool!

[Schonyenko2]

We looked into Berger super novas years ago and came up with that is was a appearance package. No engine mods, or swaps. They looked cool with the spoiler and graphics, but no one we talked to had any knowledge of enhanced power trains. Had a guy claiming to have one on another site but he never came up with any evidence. We were never able to come up with a number built.

[m22mike]

Can't beat the color.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Bring that beauty to Strongsville OH. in august

Chevelle show info here

[Damien]

Very nice. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] How about some more pics?

[SS427]

Very nice Chevelle!

[mockingbird812]

Welcome aboard Bob. Nice to have another Chevelle round here. Enjoy yourself!