What is the value of a 1967 L79 Chevy II...

[Fast67VelleN2O]

You could get an L79 without the SS package. All Novas equipped with 275hp or more received the 12 bolt.

[GaryC]

Interesting. Wondering if there were a lot of 66 L79's. Not to say this one I had was or wasn't, but like I said, this post has got me thinking of the 66 I had. Is there somewhere on line or somebody here that has the info I would need to have if I was to locate this car?

[JayR]

The L79 engine could be ordered for any model of 1966 Chevy II. Most were Super Sports, but there were also 2 door bench seat hardtops, 2 door sedans and there were even a few L79 wagons. There was no PG option for L79 cars. They were either 3 speed manuals on the column or 4 speeds on the floor and they were all 12 bolts.

Bob

[JayR]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GaryC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Interesting. Wondering if there were a lot of 66 L79's. Not to say this one I had was or wasn't, but like I said, this post has got me thinking of the 66 I had. Is there somewhere on line or somebody here that has the info I would need to have if I was to locate this car? </div></div>

There were 5481 Chevy II L79s built in the U.S. in 1966. 3547 were Super Sports. The remainder were Sport Coupes, 2 door sedans and a few wagons. The car in your picture is a 1966 Chevy II Nova bench seat Sport Coupe (non SS). If you still have the VIN for this car, you could try a search on some of the Chevy II websites. Stevesnovasite.com is a good dedicated Chevy II site.

Bob

[GaryC]

Actually this was a console bucket seat car. When I sold the car, the guy that owned it 3 previous owners before bought it back from me and he wanted to know what happened to the interior. He said it was a black bucket seat car with console. It was gutted when I got it with leather bucket seats from a Cougar and I had no idea what happen previous to me owning it. Story goes a Wilmington DE, cop ordered 2 identical cars, one for the street and one for drag racing. How they got split up I haven't got that info. I don't believe I'll be able to find the first owner today, would be nice to talk with this guy.

I really liked this car. Don't see any around in my area even at the local car shows.

[markinnaples]

Gary, that Chevy II looked tough when you had it.

[GaryC]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Gary, that Chevy II looked tough when you had it. </div></div>


Yeah, it was a blast to drive. My wife hated it. She wanted to just jump in and go, but the engine had to be warmed up first or it would stall on her and having a manual valve body didn't go over too well either, plus she had a difficult time operating the B&amp;M Z-Gate shifter. No interior, aluminum panels, 3 point roll bar and the car was very loud inside and out. The kids loved hanging on to the roll bar going down the street. I can still hear them screaming go faster daddy over the engine noise. With the 4.56's the kids always thought I was going fast at 25 mph. Only problem I had with that car was passing Delawares decibel level laws. If I remember correctly at 3000 rpm the DB was around 102 with the turbo mufflers on it. The state didn't like that too much so I sold it because it wouldn't pass state inspection. I haven't seen it since 90 or 91.

[bigsixman]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 Nova Boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What don't you agree with?

Dave
67 Nova Boy </div></div>

67 Nova Boy: The last two paragraphs of post 538754 from cook dw.

I do not doubt the existence of the cars actually being built at all. I am curious of the reasons that GM built the cars late in the year with the engine induction similar to the 68 L-79. I have been aware of the two cars that Dave Duoer (sp) now owns for a few years.

[wagonman]

I agree with tom406 if restored correctly it could bring 100-125K.

I looked over Jack Duer's car very well his first year of showing at Nova Nationals.
Beautiful car with nice options.In my opinion it would be hard to beat as i am partial to that color combo.While looking it over and speaking with Wayne Bushey we had a figure in mind.I was surprised it sold for well under that figure.If you really want to know the value you may need to speak to Jack or Dan Miller.But comparing this car to his may not be a fair comparison.

<span style="font-weight: bold">BTW why are we discussing this car WITHOUT PICTURES!</span>

[442w30]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JayR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
There were 5481 Chevy II L79s built in the U.S. in 1966. 3547 were Super Sports. </div></div>

Where are your numbers from?

It's been my observation that Chevy motors can only be determined by total production and not by model. This is the first time I've seen reference to different Chevy II models. Is &quot;3547&quot; documented?