454-Powered 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS396

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Hagerty Marketplace is honored to offer a selection of vehicles from the SugarCreek Collection. This private collection in southeastern Ohio is supported by its own in-house restoration and maintenance shop, with a full-time staff of craftsmen. The garage is a true spectrum of car enthusiast dreams, ranging from unfinished restorations to the most recent SEMA-exhibited 1,000 horsepower 1962 Dodge Power Wagon. Sixteen select cars from the collection are being offered in time for the holidays. Whether awaiting restoration, preserved showroom stock, restored to like-new, or tastefully modified, these cars and trucks are truly SugarCreek quality.

Under the leadership of Chevrolet General Manager John Z. DeLorean, the muscle car wars witnessed an unprecedented array of performance options in 1969 for various Chevrolet models, including Camaros, Chevelles, Impalas, and Novas. Aesthetically, the 1969 Chevy Nova changed little from its ’68 sibling; there was now a Chevrolet emblem on the grille, Nova script on the deck lid, larger front marker lights, and optional louvers on the front fenders, and Nova maintained its two-model lineup and came as a two-door coupe and four-door sedan.

For enthusiasts seeking greater power, the Nova SS variant provided 350- or 375-horsepower versions of the big-block 396 V8.  Although the SS396 was the highest performing model in Nova history, the factory engine in this 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS has been swapped for a more powerful 454 cu-in V8 generating 400+ horsepower. After the car was purchased by the SugarCreek Collection in 2012, it immediately underwent a full restoration that was completed in 2014, and the Nova has been driven only 1,100 miles since.

Highlights 

• Offered from the SugarCreek Collection  

• Finished in Cortez Silver paint over light blue interior 

• Powered by a 454 cu-in V8 rated at 400+ horsepower

• Full restoration from 2012-2014 included (but not limited to) new or replacement: 

  • Muncie M20 four-speed manual transmission 

  • 3.55 gear ratio 

  • Performance bell housing 

  • JEGS Premium metallic ceramic-coated headers 

  • Dash panel 

  • Under-dash wiring harness 

  • Stewart-Warner gauges 

  • Custom Autosound AM/FM Bluetooth stereo and speakers 

  • Steering wheel 

  • Upholstery 

  • Heater 

  • Exterior mirror 

  • Power steering pump 

  • Hurst shifter 

  • Clutch kit 

  • New front suspension with control arms, ball joints, and tie rod ends 

  • Rear leaf springs 

  • Trunk lid 

  • Dual Flowmaster mufflers  

• The chassis number (114279W420448) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 14 – Nova V8 

  • 27 – Two-door 

  • 9 – 1969 model year 

  • W – Wixom, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 420448 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Rear-wheel-drive, two-door coupe 

• 396 badging 

• Bucket seats 

• Power brakes (front disc, rear drum) 

• Power steering 

• 120 mph speedometer/odometer, tachometer, coolant temperature gauge, fuel level gauge 

• Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 225/70R15 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Small paint chip on passenger fender 

• Small paint chip on driver’s door 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Radio manual 

Ownership History

This 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS was added to the SugarCreek Collection in 2012, and a full restoration was completed in 2014. The Nova has been driven less than 1,100 miles since, and it is kept in a climate-controlled showroom. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.   

Contact: Matt Lowney Phone: 623.308.2640 email: mlowney@hagerty.com