Grumpy Jenkins with his second Stock Eliminator 1966 Nova that ran in both SS/C and B/FX. After his first Nova was destroyed in a towing accident after the 1966 US Nationals, he showed up later in the year with this replacement. It ran in both the 1967 NHRA and AHRA Winternationals, before being replaced by his legendary Camaro. This is the A/S Nova that propelled Jenkins to fortune and fame running a 327ci, 350hp L-79 small block (with and estimated 420hp after Grump’s massaging), 4-speed against the Dodge and Plymouth 426ci Hemis, setting a class record of 11.66, back when a mid-11 second stocker really meant something. In 1967 Chevy added Grumpy to their payroll. They knew they had a winner. After Grump’s time with the Nova it was sold and ran in C/MP out of Johnstown, PA, for years after.
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