REEDMAN NOVA SS396 L78 NUMBERS MATCHING ORIGINAL PAINT 49K MILES VERY RARE!!!

Condition:	Used
Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Nova
SubModel:	L78 SS396 ORIGINAL PAINT NUMBERS MATCHING
Type:	Coupe
Trim:	Base Coupe 2-Door
Year:	1970
Mileage:	49,600
VIN:	114270W388750
Color:	AUTUMN GOLD 58
Engine:	6.6L 6588CC 402Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders:	8
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	TURBO 400 AUTO
Drive type:	U/K
Interior color:	AUTUMN GOLD DELUXE INTERIOR
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Burlingame, California, United States

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Description of 1970 Chevrolet Nova L78 SS396 ORIGINAL PAINT NUMBERS MATCHING

"Reedman Nova SS396 L78" -
1970 396/375hp L78 engine (CTY stamp w/VIN matches POP)
M40 TH400 CW Code Transmission (tag matches POP)
12 Bolt 3.55 Rear (CBT code and date match POP)
Soft Ray Tinted Glass
Front & Rear Floor Mats
Door Edge Guards
Rear Window Defroster
Remote Control Rear View Mirror
Visor Vanity Mirror
Posi Traction Axle
Power Steering
HD Battery
Electric Clock
AM Pushbutton Radio
Front & Rear Bumper Guards
Custom Gold Cloth Interior
Rally Wheels
Auxillary Lighting
Autumn Gold Exterior Paint 58/58
F41 Suspension w/Sway bar (intact)
Nova Super Sport Package
Documentation/driveline
Protect-o-Plate
Window Sticker
Bill of Sale
PDI Sheet..and more
Engine/Trans/Rear are all original born with components.
Engine has been professionally rebuilt and dynoed
All original sheetmetal
***Original Paint Car!***
Gearheads in the know in the late 60's and early 70's found there way to a select few High Performance Dealers such as Reedman Chevrolet in Pennsylvania. Reedman Chevrolet was known for its reputation around high performance Chevys' and was part of the infamous "Yenko Dealer Network", mentioned in the most recent book "Yenko - The Man, The Machines, The Legend".
This Reedman Nova SS396 L78 is no exception and is a great example of a no-frills muscle car built for pure speed. Under the hood is the numbers matching top dog L78 396 big block motor rated at 375hp, with solid lifters, aluminum intake, and a big holley, it was an engine option that required some detective work by the selling dealer to even find on the Chevrolet order form. It is hooked to an M40 Turbo 400 CW Automatic Transmission with a column shift and out back is a 3.55:1 12 bolt gear-set with positraction. Completing the all-business feel of the car is the simple front bench seat. Wrapped in Autumn Gold 58/58, the original owner checked off nearly every box, with nearly 20 options noted on the order sheet (still have original order sheet and window sticker), such as the rare F41 suspension with sway bar, deluxe interior trim, power steering, and optional rally wheels just to name a few!
Trying to uncover accurate histories of the more obscure dealer supercars can be an inexact science, so I'm extremely fortunate that the car has all of its original documentation including Protect-o-Plate, window sticker, Bill of Sale, PDI Sheet and even retains the original "Reedman Chevrolet" name-plate on the rear decklid. The original numbers matching born-with driveline accompanies the car and is documented 49,600 miles in it's life and counting (I drive her occasionally so this number may get closer to 50K), and the best part of all is its never been painted, only a few touch ups over the years!
This Reedman Nov was special ordered the first week of July 1970 and being delivered in August '70 which is believed to be one of the last L78's Chevrolet ever produced. The only thing added to the car at some point in its life was the "Sun Tach" & SW gauges below the dash, (original dated rally wheels and correct white-line tires are currently on the car, also comes with the COPO style dog dish steel wheels if desired).
Over the last year I've done the following: rebuilt the carb, replaced the alternator with correct gm unit (have original or go with the car), replaced bushings, new sending unit, repaired all gauges to be functional, etc. to ensure this car is well sorted and ready to jump in and drive.
When engine was rebuilt in 2007-2008 the following was done too... (less than 1K miles has been put on engine)-
newer gas tank
new rear brakes, hardware, wheel cylinders, axle seals
cleaned and inspected rear gears and posi...looks good. installed original 12 bolt cover, fresh oil and posi lube.
4 period correct white-line tires were mounted on the original dated rally wheels. Tires are like new.
new flex plate
fresh alternator and BB starter
new oem battery cables
New repro 4 core BB radiator
new GM fan shroud and flap kit
correct 750 Holley rebuilt
new repro carpet installed
front and rear seats recovered with repro covers
Trans was completely gone thru by my local guy
installed original style BB exhaust with transverse muffler
new water pump
new belts
new heater hoses
new radiator hoses
correct style 660 thermostat housing
lots of other little stuff.....
Sure you can find a restored numbers matching L78 Nova, most asking well over $50K+, while many are lacking the original documentation to prove it. With that said, this example is quite possibly one of the last L78's produced and original paint Nova SS396! Minor rust in front fenders, doors and 1/4's, with a few bumps and scratches as you would expect from an original car.....no panel replacement is required. Solid floors, rockers, trunk, radiator support, etc. Again Paint is original, maybe a few minor touch ups over the years.... Underneath the car is very dry, has no rust as you can see in the pics. Strong solid driver as is. This car is not for everyone, its for the discerning collector who appreciates originality and who likes to use the famed phrase "Leave all Original!" After all these original cars are being more and more rare to find, after all there only original once!
This is a no excuses, highly optioned and documented, original L78 Nova ...great car for the right person.
Asking $39,900 OBO (Lowered Price for QuickSale!)
Copies of documents and additional photos are available on request. Car can be inspected in person in San Francisco, CA by appointment, call or text 415-373-2965. Thanks for your interest.