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1969 Chevrolet Nova 4-Dr. Sedan

Best-selling Nova sedan offering balance of economy and reliability
Confidence 95%
113699W399523
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Chevrolet Nova

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 1369 Nova
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code W Willow Run, MI
Serial Number 399523 Unit #399523

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1969
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower155 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 307 cu.in. V8
Horsepower200 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower295 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Horsepower140@4000
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Main Bearings7
Rated HP36.04
BlockCast alloy iron
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement230
Torque220@1600

Dimensions

Production157400
Weight2914
Wheelbase111
Height53.9
Length189.4
Front Tread59
Width72.4
Rear Tread58.9

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.95
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
1st Gear Ratio2.85

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Tire Size7.35 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling11 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Power steering, Front disc rear drum brakes, Radio, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Azure Turquoise Metallic, Burgundy Metallic, Burnished Brown Metallic, Butternut Yellow, Champagne Metallic, Cortez Silver Metallic, Daytona Yellow, Dover White, Dusk Blue Metallic, Fathom Green Metallic, Frost Green Metallic, Garnet Red, Glacier Blue Metallic, Hugger Orange, Le Mans Blue Metallic, Olympic Gold Metallic, Rallye Green Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2329.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4

Body

Doors4

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.