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Lot #1268 - 1 of only 50 C.O.P.O. Novas ordered by Fred Gibb Chevy in 1968. These cars came with the L78 396/375 high compression engine and experimental Turbo 400 automatic transmission. Of this group, this is the only Matador Red Nova that remains. this vehicle underwent a painstaking 3-year frame-off restoration with an incredible amount of GM NOS parts. The car retains the original factory installed engine, transmission and rear end. The car scored an incredible 997/1000 at the first show it attended, Chevy Vettefest 2005, taking the top honors at the show. Documentation includes an original letter signed by Fred Gibb documenting the car as a C.O.P.O., COPO connection certificate, Bill Porterfield certificate, Fred Gibb new car sales record, and delivery sheet. Featured in many magazines, only driven 2 miles since restoration!