AN AUCTION FOR THE AGES
38 SEPTEMBER 2019
An L78 396ci/375hp 1969 Nova SS is a rock star among Nova/Chevy
II enthusiasts. The Code 10 Tuxedo Black paint with a black bench-seat
interior combined with the M21 four-speed close-ratio transmission for
the street racer bare bones package. This particular L78 Nova SS came
complete with the original window sticker, Protect-O-Plate, and dealer-
ship pre-delivery checklist. Chevrolet built 5,262 L78 Novas in 1969.
This particular example sold at Indy for $66,000.
A Ford Autolite “Cross Boss” inline four-barrel induction system
intended for Trans-Am racing was only one of the highlights of this
Lime Metallic 1970 Boss 302 with a date-correct engine, a four-speed
Top Loader transmission, and a 9-inch Ford differential. The fresh 2019
concours restoration was highlighted by a $4,000 OE exhaust system.
The car sold for a bargain $82,000. The correct Code 55 Champagne Gold with white stripes is a fairly
uncommon combination on a 1970 Chevelle SS396. The Chevelle was
powered by a correct CTX 396ci/350hp engine. Factory SS wheels, A/C,
power steering, power brakes, Ivory bucket seat interior, and auto-
matic with console made for a nice street cruiser. The car looked sharp,
selling for $46,750 to a very happy new owner.
This Rallye Red 1971 Hemi ’Cuda (one of 108) from the Zandee Col-
lection reeked of authenticity and originality. The Hemi E-body came
complete with the original broadcast sheet, three fender tags, original
sheetmetal, original fenders, original floors, and a high quality restora-
tion. The Shaker hood, billboards, painted wheels and caps, hoodpins,
and H5X9 black and white interior were stunning. The car correctly
sold for $374,000, worth every penny. This Ermine White 1968 Z/28 was powered by a date-code-correct
302ci/290hp engine mated to a correct four-speed Muncie transmis-
sion. The signature Z/28 stripes, red interior, AM radio, and power
brakes marked early Z/28 simplicity. Even packing the original owner’s
manual and keys, the car sold at a bargain price of $52,800.
Big on the wow factor, this four-speed 1970 Hemi Challenger in Sub-
lime Green harkens back to a more brazen, more fun day when color
choices were not limited to Grime Black, Appliance White, Hide-My-Car
Grey, Insipid Silver, and Pig-Squalor Brown. “Big Daddy” Don Garlits
signed the passenger-side inner fender panel in 1995, so this car is
faster than other Hemi cars. The Sublime Hemi Challenger was bought
for the price of $187,000.