1970 L89 NOVA

@wot · #1 08-02-2007, 04:32 AM

This subject, L89 Novas, has been discussed at length on this site. No one has yet to step forward with documentation to support this claim. It is the opinion of many, including myself, that none were produced.

sYc · #2 08-02-2007, 04:40 AM

A noted expert, who I trust, has viewed the paperwork as well as the car, and he says it is legit.

In addition, the car was on display (no ropes) and the owner nearby to answer questions at SCR10.

Not for sure what else can be done. IMO, the car is the first documented L-89 Nova.

HiPerf · #3 08-02-2007, 04:57 AM

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A noted expert, who I trust, has viewed the paperwork as well as the car, and he says it is legit.

In addition, the car was on display (no ropes) and the owner nearby to answer questions at SCR10.

Not for sure what else can be done. IMO, the car is the first documented L-89 Nova.

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How about posting a copy of the paperwork for all to see.

ORIGLS6 · #4 08-02-2007, 05:07 AM

I guess without intentionally meaning to upset anyone, I need to ask "why does everyone have to see the paperwork to believe it?"

I talked with the owner, the restorer and an associate of the 'noted expert' Tom mentioned. Like I said above, there's enough documentation to eliminate most reasonable doubt. Did I see it with my own eyes? No. But I trust in the folks who have the knowledge to sort out these things. And since I have no horse in this race, why would I stir the issue?
It's a cool car. End of story (at least for me).

**John** · #5 08-02-2007, 06:51 AM

If I owned the car... I would not post the paperwork on a public forum for all those who would want to "repo" it...
..if someone is truly interested in the information...as rare as this car would be...would find the time in their busy day to talk directly with the owner and personaly "look" at the documentation.
..I think it is a great find.

**SuperNovaSS** · #6 08-02-2007, 07:15 AM

I second that John.

Jason

**427king** · #7 08-02-2007, 07:25 AM

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I would not post the paperwork on a public forum for all those who would want to "repo" it

[/ QUOTE ] Not too much different from an L89 buildsheet to an L78 except a different code where an L78 JH would be and a different spring code.,if anyone wanted to "fake" a car,all theyd need is an L78 buildsheet to compare it with,so there is no harm in posting it.

69hurstSC · #8 08-02-2007, 08:07 AM

i have been following this thread and i feel the owner does not need to post any proof. anybody doubting the cars authenticity...too bad for you.

**Charley Lillard** · #9 08-02-2007, 08:38 AM

I spoke with the expert that flew up to Canada to inspect it at Legendary. He might or might not chime in here but basically what he expected was to prove it was a fake but everything he inspected told him it was real. I believe it was a crusty old engine and they even had cameras rolling when they pulled the heads to check the broach marks. Everything was right. Pretty cool car that I believe is real. Even the owner wanted it proved or disproved before he spent all the dough on the resto.

@wot · #10 08-02-2007, 05:32 AM

I hope it is legit. I would love to finally have an answer to the this issue. If its real, then at least one exists.

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