Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Nova Sedan
The Chevy Nova was a compact competitor in the legendary American
pony wars. While the 1960's and 1970's witnessed a fight between
American automotive manufacturers to produce the fastest and most
powerful muscle cars, the Chevy Nova was just right when it came to
size, speed, and affordability. But it didn't start out as the
Chevy Nova...not quite, anyway. Eager to produce a budget-friendly
compact muscle car, Chevy introduced the Chevy II. As a model name,
Nova was relegated to runner-up name because it didn't start with
C. However, Nova was chosen as the name for the higher-end,
sportier trim option, and did eventually replace Chevy II as the
car's official name in 1969.
Minimalistic with maximum function, thrift, not revolutionary in
concept or execution, a compact grocery getter, pick the kids up
kinda car, here in our hallowed halls. It is so pedestrian you
would walk by it and never notice it. However, this does not
detract from its charm and important place in Chevrolet history
fulfilling a need for the masses. Enjoy the 1970 Chevy Nova sedan!
This example has been well cared for sitting in a heated garage for
the last 35 years and taken out every now and then to stretch its
legs. A clean, green (actually turquoise) 4-door grocery getter
machine for your taking.
Exterior
This impressive looking stock configuration car has the benefit of
years of TLC, and it looks it. This leaves us with a real beauty of
a car with excellent chrome and trimmings, laser straight steel,
well minded gaps, and dual white wall tires with hubcaps right from
the factory. All steel is bathed in Misty Turquoise and looking at
it brings a tear to my eye. It's that nice! It is hard to find a
fault in the paint, let alone any rust, although on the rear wheel
well is a slight bit from an earlier mishap which was very minor
indeed. A long look at this fine job, and you will begin to see the
inherent quality of long term caring, which was painstakingly and
lovingly executed. All surfaces are finished to show quality
condition.
Interior
If we swing open any of the 4 doors, we see smooth, slightly
smudged and aged gracefully ivory colored vinyl adorning the door
panels along with some shiny perfect trimmings and a Nova badge in
the middle of a strip of wood applique. Inside a wonderful ivory
vinyl in smooth form covers the split back bench in front. The back
seat is not outdone by the front and is in the same pattern and
style only in solid nicely curved back bench form and it appears as
though it's never been sat in! Pristine brown carpeting keeps all
the seats afloat and on the hump is an aftermarket Kleenex
dispenser for when the kids have a cold they won't wipe their noses
on their jacket sleeves! More originality in very clean condition
for the dash which uses a raked in angle for its design and its
very clean on the instrument portion. The original ivory steering
wheel is now wrapped in black leather for the rim steering wheel is
fronting the dash and is also very clean and like new. The AM radio
is factory fresh and even the pedals show no wear! A tight
off-white headliner in vinyl is above all this nicety and
originality.
Drivetrain
In the engine bay we see GM orange red intermixed with shiny black
and no corrosion. This engine in 307ci V8 configuration, has a
2-barrel carburetor on top, and is painted a beautiful GM
red/orange on the valve coverings as well. Like new hoses and bolt
ons are throughout and all new wiring is noted. On the back is a
Powerglide 2-speed automatic transmission from 1970. A 10-bolt rear
axle completes the all buttoned up and looking snazzy
drivetrain.
Undercarriage
Some slight surface rust is peppering a few parts, but mostly clean
slight patina black undercoating for the floor pans, toe kicks and
rockers. Independent coil sprung front suspension and rear leaf
springs provide the ride for the soccer drop-off. Drum braking is
on all 4's.
Drive-Ability
Of course it fired right up, after a short warmup it was off to the
grocery store. I threw a few of our interns in just to get the feel
of suburbia and its trappings, although this was a mistake because
they all wanted to stop for food on the way...sheesh! On the way
though this car performed flawlessly. Not a muscle car, but a fine
running, shifting and braking example of the sedan. All in working
condition, and that's the last time I take the kids. A note the
tires are ANCIENT and dry rotted so they need to be replaced
ASAP.
There are Nova's, then there is THIS Nova which is a real looker
that has been expertly cared for to the nines and is a true shower
that you can drive to work every day. Everything is beautiful! And
not a typical muscle car but a piece of suburbia steel, which had
its place in automotive history.
VIN DECODE
114690W324003
1-Chevrolet
14-Nova V8
69-4 Door Sedan
0-1970
W-Willow Run, MI Assy Plant
324003-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 70 11469-1970 Nova 4 Door Sedan
BDY WRN298002-Willow Run Body #
TR 747-Medium Sandalwood Custom Vinyl Bench
PNT 34-Misty Turquoise
04D-4th Week April Build
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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
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