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Old 07-10-2025, 07:35 PM
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This picture is of the former Kim Howies Dick Harrell/Fred Gibb 427 COPO Nova.
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This picture is of the former Kim Howies Dick Harrell/Fred Gibb 427 COPO Nova.
I believe Dennis and Annie also owned this one. I think it is now in the hands of Kevin Suydam.
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You are correct, Rick! Thanks for the reminder!
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The number 50 Fathom Blue Nova finds its way back to LaHarpe, IL from where the Fred Gibb 68 SS COPO Novas were ordered and received the first 2 weeks of July 1968. Helen Gibb displayed & attended many shows that would draw attention where it was displayed.
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The number 50 Fathom Blue Nova finds its way back to LaHarpe, IL from where the Fred Gibb 68 SS COPO Novas were ordered and received the first 2 weeks of July 1968. Helen Gibb displayed & attended many shows that would draw attention where it was displayed.
WOW is that cool!!!! Thanks for posting
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A clipping of Fred Gibb and racing of the Nova. T. L. Walker is shown with a 427 Nova, however in noticing it has stainless window & door trim, this feature wasn’t a part of the original feature of the Gibb COPO Novas?
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This card displays only a small part of the enthusiasm Dennis displayed by by growing up around Fred Gibb Chevrolet.
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