1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78 For Sale - GM Documented Factory SS L78 396ci/375hp, Four Speed

LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78

  Finished in its original factory-correct Rallye Green (code 79) over a Black interior (code 731), this 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 is an authentic, GM-documented Super Sport factory-ordered with the high-performance L78 engine. Built at the Willow Run, Michigan assembly plant and shipped on April 29, 1969, this example represents a rare and desirable piece of Chevrolet muscle car history. 

  Under the hood resides the legendary factory-ordered L78 396 cubic-inch V8, factory-rated at 375 horsepower and paired with a Muncie M21 close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission. Power is transferred through a Positraction rear axle, and factory options include front disc brakes, vacuum power assist, and the special “SS” body conversion package (ZL3). The car also features the exterior décor group and the distinctive Super Sport trim (Z26), confirming its authenticity as a true big-block SS model.

  This Nova has benefited from a comprehensive rotisserie restoration, performed to show standards with stunning Rallye Green paint. The undercarriage and engine compartment present with exceptional attention to detail, showcasing correct factory markings, finishes, and components throughout. 

  Accompanied by its official GM documentation, this 1969 Nova SS 396 L78 stands as one of the most desirable and potent small-bodied muscle cars of the late 1960s — combining light weight, big-block performance, and authentic GM provenance. It represents a rare opportunity to own a real, fully restored, factory documented L78 Nova — one of the most respected street sleepers ever built by Chevrolet.