1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 — Black on Black with 350ci V8 and Dual Exhaust Why This Car Is Special The 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS is widely regarded as the high point of the third-generation Nova's production run. Chevrolet completely restyled the Nova for 1968, moving away from the boxy Chevy II body and introducing a longer, lower, wider platform that shared its architecture with the Camaro. By 1969, the design had matured and the Nova SS option package was in full stride.

The SS package in 1969 included a blacked-out grille with SS badging, a specific hood, and a suspension tune that made the Nova a legitimate performer — not just a badge on an economy car. The VIN on this car decodes to confirm it as a 1969 Chevrolet Nova two-door hardtop body style, assembled at the Willow Run, Michigan plant, and built with a V8 engine from the factory. The 'W' in the VIN's engine position confirms the 350ci small block as the original engine designation, and the sequential production number places it squarely in the 1969 model year run.

Chevrolet produced just over 17,500 Nova SS units for 1969, making this a relatively scarce survivor compared to the broader Nova lineup that year. This particular 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 presents in black over a matching black interior — a combination that was not offered on every build and gives the car a serious, purposeful appearance. The Edelbrock intake, long-tube headers, HEI ignition, and dual exhaust are all modifications that a knowledgeable owner made thoughtfully and with quality components.

Nothing on this car was done halfway. Features List - 350ci V8 Engine - TH350 Turbo-Hydramatic 3-Speed Automatic Transmission - Long-Tube Exhaust Headers - Edelbrock Intake Manifold - Edelbrock Valve Covers - Edelbrock Air Cleaner - HEI Distributor - Dual Exhaust - Power Steering - Power Brake Booster - Cragar SS Chrome Wheels - Performer G/T Radial Tires - Black Vinyl Top - SS Badging Front and Rear - 350 Fender Badge - SS Steering Wheel - Sunpro Tachometer - Sunpro Gauge Cluster (Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltmeter) - Aftermarket CD Head Unit - Wood Grain Door Panels - Black Vinyl Bench Seats - Black Carpet - Black Interior Throughout Mechanical Under the hood of this 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS sits a 350ci small block V8, the correct engine family for this car and one of the most well-supported engines in automotive history. The 350 has been upgraded with a full Edelbrock package — intake manifold, valve covers, and air cleaner — all matching components from a brand that has built a reputation over decades for producing bolt-on performance gains without sacrificing street drivability.

The Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold improves airflow over the factory iron piece and is a logical complement to the long-tube exhaust headers already installed on this car. The headers feed into a true dual exhaust system, which you can see clearly in the undercarriage photos. The exhaust runs are clean and well-routed, with mufflers positioned symmetrically behind the rear axle.

From underneath, the car shows a solid, well-maintained floorpan with no visible rot or patch work — notable for a car of this age. The frame rails and rear suspension components appear intact and properly finished. Ignition duty is handled by an HEI distributor, which replaced the factory points-style system.

The High Energy Ignition system produces a stronger spark across a wider RPM range and requires no distributor cap maintenance the way the original points setup does. It is a practical and reliable upgrade that was actually introduced by General Motors itself in 1975 and has been a go-to swap on classic small blocks ever since. The TH350 Turbo-Hydramatic 3-speed automatic transmission is visible from underneath with its finned chrome pan clearly stamped with the Turbo 350 designation.

This transmission was factory-matched to the 350ci engine in 1969 Nova SS applications and is known for being compact, durable, and straightf