This 1970 Chevrolet Nova coupe was delivered new to Jerry Biggers Chevrolet of Elgin, Illinois, finished in Autumn Gold and equipped with a 396ci L78, a Muncie four-speed manual transmission, and a 12-bolt PosiTraction rear end with 3.73:1 gears. The car was repainted before it was acquired by the seller in 2019, and the engine has been converted to utilize hydraulic lifters. Further equipment includes power-assisted front disc brakes, 14″ Sport wheels, front bucket seats, a center console, a Hurst shifter, black vinyl upholstery, and a heater. This Nova L78 coupe is now offered with the owner’s manual, the Protect-O-Plate, an NCRS Shipping Data Report, a seller-provided summary, a car cover, spare parts, and a clean Colorado title in the seller’s name.
The car left the factory finished in Autumn Gold (58) with black pinstripes and is said to have been repainted some time ago. Exterior details include simulated hood vents, a black grille and rocker panel moldings, and chrome bumpers and trim.
The 14″ Sport wheels wear BFGoodrich Radial T/A white-letter tires, and a full-size spare is found in the trunk. Braking is provided by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
The front bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in black vinyl, and headrests are offered for the front occupants. Amenities include front vent windows, a center console, and a heater.
The two-spoke steering wheel fronts a horizontal-sweep 120-mph speedometer and a fuel-level gauge. A Hurst shifter is also provided for the driver. The five-digit odometer shows 23k miles, approximately 700 of which were added under current ownership.
The 396ci L78 was factory rated at 375 horsepower, and it utilizes a Winters aluminum intake manifold and chrome valve covers. The seller states that the engine and transmission have not been overhauled, and the solid lifters have been replaced with hydraulic units.
The engine stamp is displayed above. The engine, transmission, and rear axle identification numbers displayed on the car align with the Protect-O-Plate photographed in the gallery below, and a seller-provided three-page summary of the car is also included.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a Muncie four-speed manual transmission, which is said to be an M20 unit. The 12-bolt rear end has a PosiTraction differential and 3.73:1 gears.
The transmission stamp is displayed above, and the rear axle identification numbers are provided in the gallery.
Decoding the body tag reveals the following information:
- Style: 70 11427 – 1970 Nova two-door coupe
- Body: WRN 071302 – Willow Run, Michigan, assembly; body-sequence number
- Trim: 733 – Black vinyl, bucket seats
- Paint: 58 – Autumn Gold
- 10D – Fourth week of October production
The Protect-O-Plate, an NCRS Shipping Data Report, a Certificate of Authenticity, a car cover, and spare parts are included in the sale.