Super Nova by Berger

"BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion" (pbs) 01/14/2014 at 18:47 • Filed to: Chevrolet

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The bit about Berger Chevrolet on today's news about the wrecked ZL1 reminded of this right here:

Berger Chevrolet not only sold COPO Chevrolets and performance parts, they also had their own brand of Super Car, namely, the Berger Super Nova, to compete with Don Yenko's and Baldwin Motion's offerings. I've several pictures of miniature Super Novas, manufactured by GMP, but I think I've yet to see a pic of the real thing aside from these brochures.

Birddog > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 01/14/2014 at 18:54

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I've never seen a Berger car either.
But..
When I saw their name in the ZL 1 update the Super Nova was the first thing that came to mind.

camaroboy68ss > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 01/14/2014 at 18:57

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Berger had some awesome first gen camaros along with the Nova. I loved the 01-02 camaros they did as well. Some of the. We performance camaros they doing look really good to.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 01/14/2014 at 18:57

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I live near Berger and am shopping for a new car.......I wonder if they will do a Berger Super Sonic and listen to my idea of dropping a 2.0L Ecotec turbo into it for 260hp.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 01/14/2014 at 19:04

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That's... seriously one of the best ideas I've heard in a while. Talk to them about the Super Nova of the 70's, ease the idea in gently, maybe they'll agree. I mean, I've no idea how a COPO would work today, but there is a new COPO Camaro, even if in name only and a Super Sonic is great as a concept.

desertdog5051 > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 01/14/2014 at 19:29

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I was going to mention the COPO's in my post but did not. Glad you did. They are an amazing dealer.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > desertdog5051 01/14/2014 at 19:31

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I'm glad to hear that, any dealer that caters to enthusiasts has got to be ok in my book, though I've never visited them to be sure and hate talking out of my ass, haha...

desertdog5051 > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 01/14/2014 at 19:39

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Have not lived there in 20 years +. But they are still owned by the same bunch, as far as I know, but they were always the best dealership around. Check them out and let us know what you find. They are still located where they were back then. 28th St., just east of Breton rd on the north side. (Jeez, I can't believe I remember that).

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > desertdog5051 01/14/2014 at 19:42

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If I'm ever in the US, I'll be sure to pay them and a few other dealerships a visit. I'd really like to know some of the performance hubs from the Muscle Car era, or at least the places where they used to be, like Berger's, Yenko Chevrolet and Royal Pontiac. All of those places made their names by helping out and providing cars and parts for the early Car & Driver tests on some of the old issues I have.

desertdog5051 > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 01/14/2014 at 19:58

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Where are ya, BA?

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > desertdog5051 01/14/2014 at 20:00

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The very southern tip of Brazil, close to the border with Argentina.

desertdog5051 > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 01/14/2014 at 20:01

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Hopefully, I can make it there someday and we can meet.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > desertdog5051 01/14/2014 at 20:03

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That'd be awesome, just don't come in the summer, it's way too hot for life. Plus, the best things about Rio Grande do Sul all come in the winter.

oldirtybootz > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 01/14/2014 at 20:20

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They're still at it.