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This Lemonwood Yellow 1966 Nova SS sports the 327cid/350hp engine (L-79), close ratio Muncie 4-Speed (M21) and 12-bolt positract 3.31:1 rear axle, and documented as correct by the original window sticker and protecto-plate. The L-79 TurboFire engine sported factory hardware that rivaled even the best stuff down at the local speed parts emporium: forged high compression pistons, a performance profile camshaft, big valve heads and an aluminum intake mounting a four barrel Holley. This engine option was only offered in a Nova in 1966, however, it is reported that six early 1967 Nova’s got out the door with an L-79 powerplant.
This rare and extremely desirable muscle car was recently part of Reggie Jackson’s collection (the title is signed by Reggie). The way it looks, runs and drives brings back its ‘60s nicknames - “Tarmac Terror” and “Mighty Mouse”.
This beauty’s VIN and Trim Tag decode as follows:
VIN 118376W138540
1 Chevrolet
18 Nova SS 8cyl
37 2Dr Sports Coupe, 5P
6 1966
W Willow Run, MI Plant
138540 38,540th 66 Chevy II @ W
TRIM TAG
Build Code 01B Second week of January
Int Trim Code E Unknown (varied by plant and changed during year)
Style 66-11837 Nova SS 8cyl
Body WRN 3521 3521st of the STYLE @ W
Trim 765 Black Interior
Paint Y-Y Lemonwood Yellow
ACC E2L, ASY Unknown (varied by plant & model, all not coded)
Known History:
The car had the same North Carolina owner from 1974 to early 2006 when it was purchased by Reggie Jackson (Reggie had the opportunity to buy Grumpy Jenkins’ 11K mile L79 Nova). The current owner purchased the car from Reggie in the summer of 2007. The original owner’s name is known (it’s on the protecto-plate). Its 19K mile odometer reading has not been confirmed as original (or for that matter confirmed as not original).
Note: An attempt has been made to identify and decode major component casting numbers and date codes.
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