Research Topic: 1969 -1972 Nova Dash Bezels

When you ordered your new Nova you could pick from a standard interior, special interior, or custom interior. The Dash Speedometer Bezel was different for standard and custom interior options. Which bezel was used for Special interior? There is evidence that there are at least three different styles of bezel. Which were used with what option or was there a different option that dictated the bezel the factory installed.

Research Goal:

Determine which of the following dash bezels were used for standard interior, special interior, or custom interior.

Bezel #1 - Nova Standard Interior Dash Bezel

Note the bright trim around the lower controls

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Bezel #2 - Nova Standard Interior Dash Bezel?

Note the bright trim around the lower controls and around the vent and climate control opening. Bright trim is the same on non Air conditioned models too.

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Bezel #3 - Nova Custom Interior Dash Bezel

Note the bright trim around the lower controls and around the vent and climate control opening. Bright trim is the same on non Air conditioned models too. Additional bright trim around the speedometer opening and the upper edge and sides of the bezel

Here is a summary of what was offered with the custom interior.