Vehicle Description
Some cars transcend their origins and become something greater with
the passage of time. Cars like this 1971 Chevy Nova SS, whose rise
from humble origins to serious performance machine makes it one of
the biggest bangs for the buck today, just as it was when it was
new.
OK, so the black isn't this car's original color (that would be
code 78 Rosewood), but nobody will argue it doesn't look downright
awesome. However, given the thoroughness of the color change and
the quality of the workmanship underneath, I doubt anyone will
complain. That's all-original sheetmetal, too (well, except for
that cowl-induction hood), and since this car comes from the warm
south, it was never a rust bucket that needed major surgery. Just
the same, any 40 year old is going to need a nip and tuck here and
there, so it got a full makeover. The result is a slick black Nova,
and with a black vinyl top it looks a bit upscale, polished and
sophisticated, and far more upscale than a Nova has any right to
be. All the trim and chrome was treated to a few swipes with the
polish, and it has a blacked-out SS grille to go with the overall
sinister vibe. Take a long look at this car and ask yourself again
why you'd want a Camaro.
Buckets and a console in a Nova is always a very pleasant find, and
in this '71 everything was new when the restoration was finished a
few years ago. Showing minimal wear, it still looks awesome, with
seats that wear correct seat covers, original-style carpets, and a
dash pad that seems impervious to UV rays. The original instruments
are just the basics, so it includes a quartet of white-faced
auxiliary gauges on the center console. A Hurst cue ball manages
the 4-speed gearbox, so it's never boring to drive, and even when
you're not running hard, the A/C will keep you cool. And when
you're in the mood for some tunes, the old school AM/FM radio will
keep you entertained. The trunk is finished to stock specs,
including a very neat-fitting mat with a full-sized spare and jack
assembly.
The engine is a 1972-vintage 350 that's been rebuilt and freshened
to deliver a lot more than its original 175 horsepower. Topped by a
Holley carb and a Action Plus intake, it has a wonderful torque
curve and impressive throttle response. It looks familiar with
chrome valve covers and air cleaner, plus the Chevy Orange paint,
which will never go out of style and you can't go wrong sticking
with the (mostly) factory look. Long-tube headers and twin
Flowmasters stand out on the very clean chassis, and the 10-bolt
rear hangs on a pair of monoleaf springs for better ride and
handling. And on the compact Nova, those staggered 14/15 inch
American Racing torque thrusts look awesome wrapped in Mastercraft
Avenger G/T radials.
This Nova is another one of those cars that catches you off guard
with how cool it is, all at a very affordable price. Call
today!