Vehicle Description
These cars were everywhere back in the day. They were often the
family car and for many people it was their first car. It was
driven to prom by the kids and piled full of people for trips to
the mountains or the beach. This third generation Nova incorporated
the front subframe construction method introduced on the Camaro and
received a redesigned body that still looks modern and stylish
today. Check out this well-preserved coupe and see if it brings
back any memories.
This car is looking good in a fresh coat of Astro Blue, which is
the color it was delivered in from the factory. Its new smooth
lines and clean look start at the front with a black grill outlined
with delicate chrome piping and polished brightwork and underlined
by a sharp looking chrome bumper. The front fenders curve up from
the grill then head straight back. The rear fenders flow up a bit
to meet the roof line which flows down over the rear window and
trunk to meet it, giving it a fastback look. Straight black body
side molding underlines and accentuates those curves, and a simple,
clean trim panel between the taillights is underlined by another
shiny chrome bumper. The car sits on Firestone Wide Oval tires
mounted on Magnum wheels with chrome trim rings with crossed racing
flag centers while Chevrolet and Nova badging appears on the hood
and trunk.
Open the door and you will find a medium blue interior that is in
good condition for its age with some normal wear. Again, these were
the cars used every day by the family and taken to the prom and
beach by the kids. If this car could talk, it would probably tell
you some interesting stories. There is a bench seat that allows a
passenger to slide over next to the driver that the kids probably
appreciated, although with a stick shift for the 4-speed trans in
the way, it might have been only while they were "talking" before
getting out of the car. The seat backs fold forward so you can pile
people or groceries in the back, although there is a good-sized
trunk for the groceries or beach chairs and coolers if you prefer.
The package tray is decorated with a strip of carpet and a mini
Nova replica car.
Under the hood you will find a neat and clean engine bay with the
tried and true Chevy 250-cubic inch 6-cylinder motor sitting in the
middle. It has a glossy black air cleaner with a 250 Turbo Fire
decal topping a 2-barrel carburetor while the engine and valve
cover look bright and fresh in Chevrolet Orange. There are signs of
proper maintenance with a newer power steering pump as well as new
belts, hoses, cap, wires and plugs. No drama here, just a reliable
engine that starts and runs every time. The subframe construction
GM started using on this car used rubber bushings to isolate
vibration nicely and along with coil springs in the front and leaf
springs in the back, give this car a nice ride.
If this car brings back memories, or if you are looking for good
looking, reliable car, then come on down and check out this Nova.
It might be just what you are looking for.