Now for sale in our Houston showroom, Gateway Classic Cars of
Houston is pleased to present this custom-built 1969 Chevrolet Nova
race car. Bathed in the well-known performance shade of Hugger
Orange, this Nova is turn-key ready for the track. This car was
built by Pyle Brothers in Baytown, TX, and the professional build
quality is evident. From the full tubular chassis and integrated
roll cage, one can easily spot a purpose-built drag car. Sporting a
huge snorkel hood scoop, Strange Engineering high-torque axles, and
Strange Engineering braking (multipiece slotted and drilled rotors
front and rear, Strange multi-piston calipers front and rear),
multi-piece Weld Drag wheels at all four corners, M/T skinnies up
front, M/T 33x15.0x15 slicks out back, and wheelie bars, this car
says "race-only baby!", even from a distance. Under the hood is a
massive 490 CID big block Chevy V8 (built by Houston Engine and
Balancing), sporting Dart heads and valve covers, an Edelbrock
high-rise aluminum manifold, Holley race carb, and a gigantic deep
sump oil pan. Uncapped race headers help route the spent combustion
mix, which they do very effectively, and with tremendous sound and
fury. Twin electric fans keep the radiator temp in check, and the
electric water pump keeps the coolant flowing with no loss of power
or cooling efficiency. A competition-prepped GM Powerglide 2-speed
automatic handles the single gear change from tree to the finish
line, and it'll take everything that 490 CID V8 can dish out, plus
more. A full competition-approved fuel cell and the trunk-mounted
Optima battery are easy to get to by removing the Dzus-fastened
trunk, and more Dzus fasteners allow easy access to key driveline
components normally covered by the floor pan. Out back, a Ford
9-inch rear end serves as part of a fully adjustable multi-link
rear suspension with Drag Coil-over shocks and wheelie bar serve to
keep the rear end planted and the front end out of the sky at
launch. Inside, the driver has all controls within easy reach, and
fingertip controls make it easy, with the Painless wiring setup and
control panel being reachable even when the driver is fully belted
into the Kirkey racing bucket with the massive Simpson race
harness. This back-halved car is ready to hit the strip with no
excuses, and is ready for the pit crew between passes, with its
abundant Dzus fasteners providing easy on/off of hood and trunk.
The chassis and cage are 2016 NHRA certified, with certification
number A710909, for 8.50 and slower ET vehicles. A full set of
gauges help the driver keep track of critical functions, and a
removable steering wheel helps for easier ingress/egress before and
after your hot passes. For night racing at the track, you'll like
the fact that the headlights, taillights, and brake lights all
work. If you are looking for a turn-key 9 second drag car, this is
the one you want. This is a race only vehicle and does not come
with a title. If you like low E.T.'s this is a great starting
point. For more information on this 1969 Chevrolet Nova race car
for sale, please call the Houston showroom at (832) 243-6220; or
email us at "
[email protected]". To see more of it, go
to our website: www.GatewayClassicCars.com, where you'll see HD
photos and an HD video of it in operation. Alternatively, if you
want to see it in person, come to our Houston Showroom, located at
1910 Cypress Station Dr, Unit 200, Houston, TX 77090.
