Vehicle Description
1977 Chevrolet Nova
The 1977 Chevrolet Nova got a new promotional bent that echoed
Volkswagen's approach in pitching the Beetle's lack of change as a
virtue. Instead of focusing on any alterations, the 1974 Chevrolet
Nova sales brochure explained that, "we've been building
essentially the same car since 1968. We think we've got it down
pat." These were the years of the first energy crisis as Middle
Eastern countries cut back on oil exports. After waiting for hours
in gas lines and fretting about the prospect of fuel rationing,
thrifty compacts looked pretty good to plenty of Americans. The
Nova fit the bill.
For consignment a true survivor with a Chevrolet Nova and a mere
29,082 miles clocked since 1977. It is mostly original, with
definite original paint and interior being retained. A beautiful
and well preserved engine bay looking much like it did in the
showroom, and runs like a fine Swiss watch! Definitely a little
used car and looking just fab!
Exterior
Original silver metallic bathes the exterior of this car, and it is
fairly worn, with scratches, chips and slight dulling throughout,
but no rust on the otherwise straight steel panels which have well
minded gaps. Shiny trimmings surround the wheel wells, rockers,
windows and door edge guards. Bumpers retain their nice shine too
as do the rally wheels all around, which are wrapped in the
original tires. A padded gray vinyl top covers the rear third of
the car and is fairly clean and tear free. Noticed are Concours
badging which denotes this car had several added options that were
not typically found on the standard spartan issue Nova. Exterior
would be the extra trimmings, side molding, landau top, and a
different front grille complete with the script C on the turn
signals and a hood topper. This car has a great stance and looks
really fab for its age!
Interior
If you are a fan of red, then you'll be in heaven, as this red is
INTENSE. Red smooth vinyl, tuck and roll seat matching cloth, and
lower panel of carpet (in red) cover the doors. The Concours adds a
touch of class with the woodgrain accents throughout. Power
steering, power brakes, A/C, and a premium radio are installed into
the original clean dash, dipped in...you got it RED! Long sleek
benches are for the comforts of the passengers, and red carpet,
very clean, floods the floors. More wood accenting on the dash, and
a red fuzzy cloth headliner is nice and tight above. A shout out to
the trunk which is absolutely showroom, with thin carpet liner in
gray, and original spare tire.
Drivetrain
Underneath the hood, a shiny and well maintained engine sits snugly
in the bay. This mill in 305 ci V8 format, has a 2-barrel
carburetor atop and an automatic transmission on back. Way back is
a 2.56 ratio rear axle.
Undercarriage
No rust (surface rust on suspension parts), and even no dirt!
underneath, as it is low mileage looking, and structurally sound.
Rear drum brakes, and front disc brakes are all power assisted. A
very blue blocked buttoned up overall, underneath.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter and runs like new. Good acceleration from the 305ci
V8. and smooth shifting. All functions were working swimmingly, and
it was an overall pleasurable experience for the test drive.
Truly a find with this LOW original mileage, well kept, and
wonderfully presenting, this Concours version with the snappy vinyl
landau top, custom grille, excess shiny trimmings, and beautiful
interior glowing in red, you'll be transported back to 1977, and
you'll think you are still in the showroom, save for the high
pressure of the salesman hovering over you!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.