![]() ![]() Traction bars, a dealer installed crane camshaft (with original receipt from Cramer Motors), dealer added racing stripes, dealer installed cowl plenum air cleaner (again with receipt), Cragar S/S rims, etc. It has some modifications but all are period correct, and exactly what you would have done to this car if you ordered it new in 1968. A few paint scuffs on the hood from swapping with a cowl hood at one point in time, and a little ding on the roof are about the worst of the wear marks. It’s 53 years old with 1,000 miles and shows an appropriate amount of wear and tear. It is not perfect, It was not stored in a museum, and lets be honest, most cars in 1968 were far from perfect straight off the assembly line. ![]() Thats right, this car has never gone more than the next building down the street its entire life. Where did we find it?….hiding in a garage between Cramer Motors and the NFI Empire showroom. Ordered from Cramer motors, and now resting just a mere 2 buildings down the road in our showroom. Survivor car, barn find, whatever you want to call it, there is no doubt this car is a piece of American history. Joe wanted a factory radio delete, which means this car has no hole in the front right fender for an antenna. No self respecting gear head in the 60’s would be caught driving a Turbo-Hydramatic automatic, so obviously it had to come with a Muncie 4 speed manual transmission. Joe had to have the high horsepower (375HP) L78 396 big block, 1 of only 667 produced that year for the Nova. Being the drag racing afficianado that Joe was, it had to be ordered exactly how he wanted it, and not how GM would let him. In 1968, Joe went in to see his friend Al Cramer, the owner of Cramer Motors Chevrolet, to order his new 1968 Nova SS. A one owner, 1,053 mile, special ordered 1 of a kind COPO Nova. The story behind this survivor may be as valuable as the car itself. A 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 396 L78 Big Block with a Muncie 4 speed manual transmission. NFI Empire is honored to represent this remarkable piece of American History for the family of the original owner. The third-generation Chevy Nova remained popular throughout its production run, but as the 1970s progressed, it faced challenges due to the impact of stricter emissions regulations and changing market preferences towards smaller, more fuel-efficient cars.ĭespite its eventual discontinuation, the third-gen Chevy Nova remains a cherished classic among enthusiasts, appreciated for its role in American automotive history and its representation of the compact car era of the 1970s.1968 Chevrolet Nova SS Start your build 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS: 396 L78 Big Block with a Muncie 4 speed manual transmission Throughout the 1970s, the Nova's design evolved to reflect changing automotive trends, with updates to its front and rear styling. The performance-oriented Nova SS package continued to be available, providing additional sporty features and more powerful V8 engines. Under the hood, the Nova offered a range of engine options, starting from inline-six cylinders to small-block and big-block V8s. It was positioned as an affordable and practical compact car, appealing to a broad range of customers. It was built on the General Motors X-body platform, which it shared with other compact cars like the Pontiac Ventura and the Oldsmobile Omega.ĭuring this generation, the Nova was available in various body styles, including coupes, sedans, and station wagons. Introduced in 1968, the third-gen Nova featured a more substantial and boxier body design compared to the previous generations. It marked a significant evolution in design and performance compared to its predecessors, and it played a crucial role in the compact car segment during the 1970s. The third generation of the Chevy Nova was produced from 1968 to 1974. ![]()
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