![]() It came with the standard 230 cubic-inch “Turbo-Thrift” inline-6 engine that was rated at 140 hp. Though a Nova (which was better trimmed than a Chevy II, but not by much), this ’68 survivor is short on options. ![]() As the story goes, GM downgraded the Powerglide by removing all the parts that allowed it to shift automatically so they could offer buyers a cheaper option. The Torque-Drive was essentially a manually shifted automatic transmission (GM described it as “the first no-clutch one-shift transmission”). As an alternative to a fully manual transmission – and cheaper than a 2-speed Powerglide – Chevy introduced the “Torque-Drive” tranny in 1968 (it would only last through 1971 and then go poof). Third-generation Nova’s were produced between 19, with only one “major” restyle in the last two years. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, this Bow-Tie is available here on eBay where the bidding has evolved to $7,100. And it has the somewhat quirky “Torque-Drive” manual/automatic transmission. This basic ’68 Nova may have only 14,000 miles and looks great for its age. The company was beginning to downplay the Chevy II moniker in favor of the Nova, which would disappear after 1969. Sales went up more than 70% over what was a dismal year for the Chevy II in 1967. ![]() '68 has some different brakes, brackets, some odds and ends on suspension.Chevrolet designed its popular compact (Chevy II/Nova) in 1968 and the result was impressive. '68-'69 had real radio antenna, the others had it embedded in the windshield '68 trunk emblem says "Chevy II", not Nova '68 has Nova emblem on rear quarter and not on front fender '68 has different hood emblem, "Chevy II", '69-'72 are the same '68 headlight bezels are all chrome with no holes for headlight adjusting screws, '68-'72 are the same '69-'72 has same body trim, rocker molding, side trim etc '68 SS trim is different from the other years '70-'72 are the same, '72 has a slightly different taillight lense '68-'69 have short marker lights front/rear, taillights and rear panel, front bumper has small turn signals '69-'72 interiors are practically identical, slight difference in pattern and door panel insert '68 is totally different, dash, steering wheel, steering column (ignition is on dash for '68 not on steering column), seats (no headrests), door panels (actually the doors are different, door lock pull is are the far rear of door panel while the others are 3/4 ways back. So apparently there WERE "COPO big block Novas," of a fashion, though they weren't (factory) 427s as most seem to want to believe.Īs my Old Man always says, "You learn something new every day if you're not careful." Edited Jby Snake45 The stories I found were a bit sketchy but the COPO number seems to refer to a special beefed up TH400 transmission mounted in the big block/Nova combination. It turns out there's no 9638, but apparently there WAS a COPO 9738 Nova. ![]() Revell's "COPO Nova" is a phantom, a complete fantasy.ĮTA: I notice you included an actual COPO number in your questions, so decided to do some research. The factory built L78s, and all the 427 were done independently by shops/dealerships. Despite what Revell splashed on their box, there were never any big-block COPO Novas. Rather than sweating the minor details, you should be concentrating on getting the rear end of the Revell to actually look like a Nova, which it doesn't.īTW, an L78 Nova wouldn't have been a "COPO," just an unadvertised regular production option. In other words, do your homework and you can build ANY of them from either the AMT '72 or the Revell '69 kits. I'm a Nova fan, even owned a '69 for more than a decade, and I can't tell them apart without serious research. Exterior differences between the '68 to '72 Novas were mainly in the grille, rear panel/taillights, side markers, and other minor trim.
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