Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this custom-built 1969 Chevrolet Nova. It is powered by a fuel-injected 5-7-liter LS1 V8 backed by a Hughes Performance TH350 automatic transmission. Features include a cowl-inducted hood, Chris Alston front and rear suspensions, Wilwood power four-wheel disc brakes, Vintage Air climate control system, and more. Finished in burgundy metallic over a black vinyl interior, this Bow Tie comes from the seller with a clear title.
Nineteen sixty-nine was the first year that the Chevy II name didn’t show up on Chevrolet’s compact. This Nova’s flanks feature a mile-deep burgundy metallic hue that is complemented by chrome window trim. Features include an aftermarket cowl-induction hood and dual side-view mirrors.
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A set of polished US Mags Rambler U111 aluminum wheels are wrapped in BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 A/S radials, 225/45ZR18 up front and 285/35ZR20 out back.
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The custom cabin features black vinyl upholstery including front bucket seats and center console with Lokar automatic shifter. Other features include tilt steering column with Billet Specialties steering wheel, Vintage Air climate control system, and digital Kenwood AM/FM stereo.
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Instrumentation consists of Autometer Pro-Comp gauges that include a 160-mph speedometer, 10,000-rpm tachometer, and readouts for the fuel level, oil pressure, water temperature, and voltage. The odometer currently shows 225 miles, though the true mileage is unknown.
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This Nova is powered by an LS1 small-block measuring 5.7 liters. Engine components include a FiTech fuel injection system, finned aluminum black coil covers, serpentine belt engine accessory drive system, billet aluminum hood hinges, and aluminum radiator with chrome mount panel. Note the smoothed, body-color firewall and inner fenders! Transmission is a Hughes Performance TH3500 three-speed automatic with TCI torque converter and flexplate.
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The undercarriage consists of both a Chris Alston’s Chassisworks Pro Touring independent (front) and G-link coil-over (rear) suspensions, Moser Engineering axles, Ford nine-inch solid rear-drive axle, Tru-Trac Locker differential with 3.73 gears, Phoenix driveshaft, Wilwood Aero6 Big Brake front discs with Forged Dynapro low-profile rear discs, and dual exhaust system.
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The auction for this LS1-powered 1969 Chevrolet Nova ends Monday, June 24, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (PDT).
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