Vehicle Description
1974 Chevrolet Nova
The 1974 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 1974 Nova SS clone car. The beneficiary of a
restoration, now has a 350ci V8 with some performance bolt ons. All
looking stunning in its white paint, added gauges, comfy vinyl
interior complete with a B&M shifter and added subframe
connectors to enhance structural integrity. Check it out!
Exterior
Thanks to a prior restoration the body panels are now straight,
gaps are well minded and paint is a very nice quality. The car
contains the correct blacked out SS badged grille which is flanked
by chrome trimmed projector headlights, however the shiny bumper
below is missing its black rub strip. The hood is flanked on either
side by the original fenders and have added black stripes on top of
both the hood and fenders. Badging is correct for an SS as are the
larger than life Nova SS decals just behind the front wheels and a
sweeping rear trunk with more black striping and rear window can be
seen gracefully ending in another shiny chrome bumper. Just above
are 4 small rectangle taillights and a Nova SS decal applied to the
right of the trunk lid. A well applied black vinyl top covers the
roof and gives just the right look baby bear. 15-inch highly
polished US Wheel company aluminum slot wheels are wrapped by
all-season radials in the front and Mickey Thompson drag radials in
the rear. Noted are a few areas of some very minor rust bubbling
down low behind the passenger's rear tire and a few chips offs that
have been touched up are within this nice paint.
Interior
Opening the doors, we see nice straight clean molded black vinyl
door panels with a small applique strip and all cranks and handles
operational. The perforated black vinyl front split bench shows
well with a nice buttoned tuck and roll pattern and the rear seat
is beautiful and has a front seat matching perforated finish with
more buttoned tuck and roll inserts and smooth black vinyl
bolsters. Black carpet floods the floors up front is the original
dash with its black padded topper and long sweeping speedometer
with clock, the factory AM radio and the chrome heat and defroster
slides. Hanging under the dash in the center is a trio of black
faced aftermarket gauges and to the right is a modern AM/FM/CD
player by Pioneer. A TCI shifter is now on the hump in its own
black plastic housing and above we see a tight black vinyl
headliner.
Drivetrain
A 350ci V8 engine circa 1973, sits in a restored but slightly dusty
engine bay. An Edelbrock intake manifold and Holley 4-barrel carb
is on top, and a non-original TH400 3-speed automatic transmission
is on back. This pushes power back to a 10-bolt rear weighing in
with a 2.73 ratio.
Undercarriage
Lots of black patinaed metal, some surface rust, and a sturdy frame
make up the underside of this car. We note the addition of subframe
connectors to help with chassis stiffening. Independent coil spring
suspension for the front ride, and on the rear is a leaf spring
with CalTrac bar setup. Power disc brakes are on the front, and
power drums on the rear. Headers snake their way down from the
orange painted mill and feed into exhaust with Turbo mufflers to
rid the car of spent fossils.
Drive-Ability
This car fired up with a mighty roar, which is music to the high
performance engine person's ears, unfortunately we can't delve into
the engine build specs since none were provided. On the test track
it had wonderful acceleration that goes on and on. Decent handling
but probably built to go more in a straight line and bias free
panic stopping and it was a thrill ride overall.
A nice restoration and clone of the SS Nova, a built small block V8
engine, a clean interior, upgraded suspension and it will go fast
if you put a little foot into it. Almost no rust and very nice
overall condition and a good job on the restification.
VIN DECODE
1Y27H4L214735
1-Chevrolet
Y-Nova Custom
27-2 Door Sedan
H-350ci V8 2bbl
4-1974
L-Van Nuys, CA Assy Plant
214735-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 74 1XY27-1974 Nova Custom 2 Door Sedan
BDY L237639-Sequential Unit Number
TR 754 A52-Black Perforated Vinyl Bench Seat
PNT 11B-Antique White, Black Top
06A-1st Week June Build
C60-Air Conditioning
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
vehicle in person.
