As to what’s responsible for the difference between the Corvette’s 350 HP rating and the Nova/Chevelle’s 325 rating it appears to be how it’s measured. The engine’s casting date is May 19th at the Flint foundry so it does line up with a June build date and its sequence number matches that of the car. Here’s where the debate starts, this Nova is claimed to have a June build date though there is no image of the trim tag. I have seen numerous ’67 Chevelles with this desirable engine as well as 1968 Novas and Chevelles where it remained an option. That being the case, they stopped the availability of the engine in the Nova but allowed it to continue on in the Chevelle while the regular 350 HP version remained a Corvette option. got nervous and jerky over the thought that the L79 Nova would rob sales from the brand new Camaro. ![]() Supposedly, the six L79 Novas were built very early in the model year, likely in September of ’66, before Chevrolet’s Marketing Dept. For ’67, Chevrolet introduced an alternate version of the L79, rated at 325 gross HP for use in both the Nova and the Chevelle. In 1966, it moved from the Chevelle to the newly restyled Nova and it was a huge hit! Lots of high-winding horsepower in a very lightweight package. Chevrolet introduced their L79 engine in 1965, it was a 350 gross HP, 327 CI V8 and available in the Corvette and Chevelle. OK, so here’s what I have learned over the years. ![]() It is located in Portland, Oregon and is available, here on eBay for a BIN price of $225,000 (double gulp!). This spectacular Nova is one for close study. How rare? It’s universally agreed that there were only six produced out of a total of 106K 1967 Novas, but exactly when and why is at the center of the debate. For your review, is a 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS, equipped with a rare L79, 327 CI engine. OK, let the debate begin! But first, let’s set the background.
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