Vehicle Description
The recipe is as old as the automobile itself. Take a fast 350 V8
engine, mate it to a quick-shifting 4-speed and stuff it into the
smallest, lightest body you have. This slick-restored 1971
Chevrolet Nova takes it to the next level as a very potent X-body
that's both beautifully built and very fast. Finished in Silver
Metallic over a black interior, this is a head-turning muscle car
that's ready for some fun.
Purposely built to attract attention, this dialed-in Nova was
nicely dressed in a modern coat of Silver Metallic paint that looks
positively sinister, especially augmented with the SS stripes on
the hood and decklid, and Baldwin Motion style hockey stripes down
the flanks. From what we can tell it's been a solid car all its
life, so it likely didn't take a lot of work to make it this
straight, although it's a lot nicer than the factory workmanship
generally was. Good gaps all around indicate that someone knew what
they were doing and cared enough to spend a lot of time getting it
all lined up just right, and the doors and trunk open and close
with precision thanks to new weather-stripping. There's no way of
knowing whether it's a real SS without a factory build sheet
(although we're leaning toward it just being a solid, straight-up
Nova), but it's certainly got the look with SS badges in the billet
grille and real valance, not to mention the SS-style stripes.
Chrome items like the bumpers are beautifully done and are brand
new reproduction items, and the rest of the trim has been polished
and is in decent condition, especially when it sparkles in the sun
up against the silver paint.
Inside, you'll find a cool stock-type, black vinyl bench seat
interior, which always works in a killer car like this with lighter
paint and dark stripes. The Hurst shifter sticking out of the
transmission tunnel like that has a cool industrial look,
especially when topped with white cue-ball knob, and the big vinyl
dash is free of cracks and looks original. The original gauges are
still in the factory bezel, now augmented by a tachometer on the
steering column and a trio of auxiliary gauges hanging down low to
help monitor the engine's vitals. An AM/FM/MP3 stereo lives in the
dash and powers a great Kenwood stereo system inside, and the
grippy three-spoke steering wheel looks brand new and is incredibly
comfortable, but aside from that, it appears stock inside with
great workmanship on the seat covers, door panels, and matching
black carpets. Out back, the spacious trunk is nicely finished with
correct spatter paint and a vinyl mat, providing plenty of room to
accommodate for most travel plans.
Under the hood, you'll find a stout 350 cubic inch motor with a lot
of flashy jewelry, including a set of double hump heads for some
added punch. Polished aluminum Chevrolet valve covers and a shiny
Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold with an Edelbrock 600CFM
4-barrel carburetor sitting on top. Long-tube headers dump into a
thumping H-pipe Flowmaster dual exhaust system, and if there's one
word to describe the mechanicals in this car, it's STRONG. A
4-speed spins a 10-bolt that should last virtually forever in this
lightweight package, especially with 3.73 gears that make it very
relaxing on the highway, or right off the line when you want to
light up at a red light. Power options are lacking but in a
lightweight car like this Nova, it's all very manageable. American
Racing Torque Thrust wheels complete the slick package and wear
staggered 225/50/17 front and 255/50/17 rear blackwall radials.
This is a tastefully done car that has had a lot more than the
asking price spent on it. Slick paint over a straight, clean body,
that strong 350 under the hood, and a nicely refinished interior
all add up to a great car you can drive and enjoy without a second
thought. Always popular with Chevy fans, this Nova is a
great-looking, practical, and surprisingly fast car that will make
you smile every time you turn the key. Call today!