'69Novajoe (Joe Camuglia's) Original Owner SS Nova

**92646** · #1 07-20-2008, 06:55 PM

I try not to post more than once in this section but I am excited for some reason. I had to see these pictures once again and read the great write up. I would be like a kid at a candy store on the car lot when Joe picked up the Nova. Can you imagine seeing Camaros, Novas and El Caminos brand new in the same lot just waiting to be sold and picked up. I can not thank you enough for the great pictures and history.
Mark Sheppard

Astock · #2 07-20-2008, 07:04 PM

Very nice original paint car,Joe.We owned a restaurant on Crenshaw Blvd (Dino's pizza 1960-1975) couple miles from H.Mann.I have the grandsons '68 Camaro,original paint too.I might have an extra plate frame.
Jim Yocono

1969l78 · #3 07-20-2008, 07:24 PM

I love the picture of it sitting on the lot? Wish I could go back in time and see that.

**bkhpah** · #4 07-20-2008, 07:59 PM

Very cool Nova...BKH

47Hammer · #5 07-20-2008, 09:38 PM

For me Joe and his members rides post really hits home and makes me think and wonder. Taking a picture under the hood while the car is still on the lot! are you kidding me? that itself is amazing and as Rick said look at those exhaust manifolds. After seeing this Nova at Cars and Coffee a few weeks back (Thanks Bruce) and hearing it run from behind I knew it was a special car indeed.

I think it's unusual for us to be able to see and hear the metamorphous of this Nova and it's owner from day 1. All the pictures starting at Harry Mann Chevrolet and then with the now extinct temporary paper plate parked in from of the house, wheel change, the motor work, Starting line shots and timing slips from tracks that don't exist any more and on top of that a son that's grown up with the car. That there is some good stuff.

Joe, Thank you for taking the time to post your story.

Bruce, Thanks for posting the pictures for us.

Hey Joe! are you going to the El Segundo Car Show on August 23rd?

**PeteLeathersac** · #6 07-20-2008, 10:21 PM

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What an incredible car story...and owner!!!

~ Pete

**Woj** · #7 07-20-2008, 10:53 PM

Great story and photos. Really like the original day one photos. Interesting to see how much paint was on the exhaust manifolds when new.

Phil Woj.

**Stefano** · #8 01-09-2014, 02:15 PM

All great stories and pics. Thks for sharing.

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