69 L-78 special paint nova
 

THE HUGGER / 69 SPECIAL PAINT L-78 SS NOVA

Certified by Jerry MacNeish, as one of the few original 1969, L-78, SS, special paint, hugger orange nova’s in existence. Documented by the dash, dash, - - paint code delete trim tag and special paint fire wall tag, extensive owner history including many vintage pictures. Delivered new to Grossman Chevrolet in Minneapolis Mn. On 2-19-69, Grossman chevrolet was a well known high performance dealer and a member of the Yenko dealer network. This nova was ordered well equipped with, L-78 396-375 horsepower V-8, factory 12- bolt rear axle, G80 positraction 3:55 ratio, J52 power disc brakes, M-21 close ratio Muncie 4 speed transmission, U63 special order paint, code 72 Hugger orange. Restored by Schoenthaler restorations, many NOS parts have been used, along with real, correctly dated 499 distributor, 4346 holley carburetor and the original 837 alternator and ZD dated radiator.

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$75,000 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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That is a great car! And the best part is you let the Iowan do it in Day-2! That is a real nice car! I bet it looks killer in person! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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next up to see the good doctor will be this 10-10 L-78 nova
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I have seen this car and it is flawless. Good luck Alan. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Kurt

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Very Nice car, I hope you put Hurst guts under that Muncie handle. That sucka will produce more foul language than a bad dentist. Good luck with it and if you get down to Long Island, give me a holler. SULLY

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i know ken and his crew put in some late nights and long days devoted to the hugger nova and i believe it showshttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif ken's goal has always been to elevate the quality of their restorations on each new projecthttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif regarding the muncie linkage ken does have the option of going to the modified hurst set-up with the muncie handle, so we are good to go either way.

thx, alan

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Very nice job https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Of all the cars in Alan's massive collection this is my favorite. Ken does some of the best work that I have seen and this car is very special.
Mark Sheppard

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Very nice car and as usual a very nice resto job. That car could have the complete Hurst Competition Plus set up because it is Day-2. Not sure why anybody would run the original handle with Competition Plus linkage in that car. I have the original Muncie and linkage stored on the shelf for my nova. Those shifters actually were changed before the poverty caps were discarded in the old days. Maybe the first weekend the new owner had the car, just so he could drive it! Good luck with the sale. The new owner will be real happy I bet! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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The headers always came first then the turbo mufflers and the tach attached to the steering column. I actually tried to live with an original Muncie shifter in high school and that resulted in those little dimples in the quarter panel when the hammer would be loose in the trunk. There was nothing like being out on a date and having your date pull on the shifter handle in the car while I was under the car beating on the shifter rods to get the car in reverse so I could leave the parking lot after a nice meal. Yeah that was the life.
Mark Sheppard

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it sounds like the consensus vote will be to install the complete hurst set-up.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

ken has one or two of those units available as well https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Its a NO brainer! And Ken is the man! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Sounds like the first sentence to Penthouse Forum letter. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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GREAT LOOKING NOVA REALLY WANT TO SEE MORE OF THE BLACK ON TO COME BOTH CARS ARE GREAT AND ANY ONE WOULD BE LUCKY TO HAVE EITHER ONE

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I always loved it when they were stuck in two gears at the same time. Those shifter sucked. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Kim, I am fighting with one of those shifters now! I must be a gluten for punishment. The shifter is winning. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Grady

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It has been brought to my attention that I used the wrong word in my last post. Should have used glutton instead of gluten. Too many cocktails!!! Sorry https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

Grady

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Original motor, tranny, rear? If original, could you provide stamping photos?

Thanks,
Dan

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thx for asking dan https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

correctly dated and restored CE block
corectly dated and restored M-21
original BT posi rear
original 837 alt
real 499 dist
real 4346 holley
original ZD radiator
real nova 5 blade fan
many other NOS parts
original interior

alan https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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This car HAS to be seen in person...Pictures do not do it justice. The time spent on the details are second to none. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

Certain cars "do it" for me and this is one of them! I am done ranting about this car, I just wish...let's leave it at that. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif

Kurt

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thx kurt https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

a lot of time and expense has gone into the details

a few examples:

NOS door weatherstrip
NOS air cleaner and element
restored window wing vents with new seals
complete new glass, correctly dated with logo
green line tach w/sender
greenline gauges
NOS side fender louvres
NOS hood louvers and bezels

alan https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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Many overlook window wing vents. If pitted they stick out like a sore thumb! Good going Alan. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Another fine piece of art, out of the Donauhe shop!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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new pic's, in prep for "the show" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Real nice Alan. The day two goodies look terrific. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Nice job Mayor and the boys!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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This car just keeps getting better.
Mark Sheppard

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif i got a chance to see the nova up close on my way home from NYC, the car sounds terrific and really is stunning, it seems that each car ken completes for me gets better and better, it's nice to work with good friends. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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The headers always came first then the turbo mufflers and the tach attached to the steering column. I actually tried to live with an original Muncie shifter in high school and that resulted in those little dimples in the quarter panel when the hammer would be loose in the trunk. There was nothing like being out on a date and having your date pull on the shifter handle in the car while I was under the car beating on the shifter rods to get the car in reverse so I could leave the parking lot after a nice meal. Yeah that was the life.
Mark Sheppard

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You forgot to mention the burn marks on the forearm from the pipes.Mine are still there.
Peter

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the hugger has been consigned to wagners classic cars
scott wagner 913-422-1955

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the hugger will be at the mecum florida auction....

friday the 29th @ 7:30 pm lot #241...

this portion of the auction will be televised https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

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Very nice car Alan. You should keep it! A premiere Day-2 car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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I really like the way this car turned out. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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i believe the hugger is also on the cover of the feb. autabuy

i'm saving my coin for a real yenko nova, that's what i really want when i grow up https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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i'm saving my coin for a real yenko nova, that's what i really want when i grow up https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Me too! That's what I want. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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i'm saving my coin for a real yenko nova, that's what i really want when i grow up https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Me too! That's what I want. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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I posted about a real Yenko Deuce for sale in Arizona:

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/show...08/#Post440709

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lookin' for a deuce that the mayor can work on https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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I saw that car at SCR 12 drag race,lookin' COOL.

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the hugger has been moved to saturday at approximately 5:00 PM in florida....

lot number S 186.1

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the hugger has been moved to saturday at approximately 5:00 PM in florida....

lot number S 186.1

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Good luck with the sale. It was great having the car at MCACN. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

You will also find a shot of this car at the show in the new Corvette & Chevy Trader MCACN feature.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member