Vehicle Description
1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
A "ringer" is described as a person or thing that is highly
proficient or an item so well produced, that the competition is
virtually eliminated. In effect, a "shoe in" or sure thing.
Classic cars are candy for the eyes and are a record of how we have
progressed in technology and design over the years. This eye candy
could best be described in the candy world as an all day sucker, or
an everlasting gob stopper. It is definitely a show stopper, has
virtually won everything its entered, and I'll go as far out on a
limb to say more than likely the BEST example of a 1972 Chevrolet
Nova in the country. Passionately rebuilt from the ground up, now
in resto-mod form, this car goes above and beyond the norms you
truly have to see it to believe it. I give you the 1972 Chevrolet
Nova whipped up by a professional body and engine, and suspension
man who truly has talent on loan from God!
Exterior
Retaining the original NOVA look, the front grille is concours
quality no faults and does have an optional custom-made diffuser
not pictured on this car. All panels have been bathed in Corvette
Torch Red, and close inspection reveals that the hood scoops are
fiberglass molded on to the original metal hood (how they do
that?!) Panels are as expected, laser straight, and gaps are
millimeter accurate and consistent. Noted that through out this car
it is virtually seamless. Take a look under the trunk lid, or
within the door jambs and there are no weld seams! Even the marker
lights have been covered with custom designed billet cast and
machined bow ties. Drop edges have been smoothed, and the rear
passenger glass has been sealed due to the wide exhaust below to
meet safety standards. A horizontal ribbed rocker cover stretches
from bow to stern, and atop the rear deck is a custom made spoiler.
Don't forget the wide white SS stripes in pearl white running the
length of this car. On back are sequential taillights much like the
classic T birds only these are of the LED variety. Attention to
detail is fascinating and has a slight bit of added humor on the
side view mirrors is a graphic of a "finger" being given to any
potential challengers as they disappear in that mirror! For the
wheels all casting marks have been removed, and shiny 5 spoke
bowtie badged wheels are wrapped by Kumho Siesta MX low profile run
flat radials.
Interior
All custom in here with a tan and black door panel kept ultra
simple with just an armrest, window toggles, and a side view mirror
joy stick. Inside we are greeted with two tone leather buckets up
front, black inserts and tan blasters, all power actuated. These
are racing style with the supporting side bolsters, and a molded in
embroidered black bowtie headrest. A rear 2 plus 2 setup mirrors
the front buckets with the wrap around bolsters and high backs. A
center storage area (where a Wile-e Coyote resides) and stainless
cupholders are seen. Continuing forward between the front buckets
is a custom console which houses various lighting toggles, red LED
rim lit stainless cupholders, (you hafta have those!) and a B&M
automatic shifter, as well as a multiple CD changer control panel,
head unit in the trunk. The original dash panel has been removed
and now a clean flat shiny black panel houses various white faced
gauges which are within eye shot, and easily monitored through the
LeCarra rally steering wheel. Above this black panel is a pristine
stitched and padded dash top in black. Black carpet floods the
floors, and throughout various woofers and tweeters pepper the
inside for wrap around sound from the dual Alpine radio and CD
changer. Peek into the trunk and this is all custom fab as well
with panels that hide the battery, and stereo amps and boosters.
Also hidden compartments house a car cover, and any small items you
may have.
Drivetrain
Lifting the fiberglass and steel hood, custom fabricated billet
hinges not steel, make up this smooth movement. Virtually every
surface of this 502ci consigner stated 514 HP fuel injected ram jet
topped V8 is bathed in chrome. All add ons are chrome, and hoses
are ribbed stainless our braided stainless. An Art Carr 700 R4
automatic transmission is strapped to the rear of this mirror-like
grille, and a Strange driveshaft, axle and differential spin the
wheels. Airbrushed area under the hood just to button up the no
surface left untouched mantra.
Undercarriage
As with the top you have to see to believe but countless hours and
copious sums of money spent underneath. Floorpans have been raised
to accept the 3.5 inch stainless chromed exhaust with flat
horizontal side pipes exiting just before the rear wheels. A Chris
Alston chassis and a Works subframe assembly are seen as well as
the 9-inch housing complete with another Wile-e Coyote! Leaf spring
suspension was removed and a custom made "cage" from the frame thru
sail panels support the car's weight. Plenty of braided stainless
hoses, and even the blow through relief hose from the engine is
braided stainless. All underneath is over the top...? Yup...it
is!
Drive-Ability
A show car as such we are very careful with, so in lieu of our test
drive we fired it up, and it came to life in an instant. All 502
cubes were pumping normally and loud, and you had to hold tight on
the reigns when moving this car as it wants to bolt. All functions
(vintage A/C, sound system, mechanicals, power toggles, lights
etc.) were fully functional. Plenty of comfort to boot as well with
the racing leather seats, front and back.
Over the top would best describe this car, where plenty of
attention to detail has yielded a "Ringer" for shows, and a bucking
bronco for a goer. Strap in, and turn heads, and get some air in
your hair with this custom built 1972 Chevrolet Nova, simply put
EXCELLENT ADVENTURE!...and no one else with have
one...guaranteed.
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.