Vehicle Description
We often see cars from this era upgraded for raw power, but this
1970 Chevrolet Nova restomod is a bit different. There's plenty of
added power from the upgraded V8, but since this is a modern
fuel-injected LS1 motor, it also has a daily driver kind of
potential. In fact, with an overdrive transmission, upgraded
suspension, updated interior, and cold-blowing A/C, this classic
Chevy has all the appeal of a modern one.
Cortez Silver is a 1970-correct color, but this one has a sleeker
and smoother shine that tells you that you're looking at a modern
clearcoat application. It's impressive, but not too fancy to drive,
and that seems to be this restomod's overall theme. It has nice
classic details like the big chrome bumpers, SS grille, and a clean
look to the sporty profile. And there are also the right
well-integrated upgrades to announce this is an upgraded classic.
You see it in the crystal-clear headlights and the cowl hood with
subtle LS1 callouts. And the Torq Thrust wheels have a red line
trim to draw added attention to the 18/20-inch front/rear sporty
stance.
The interior goes for a clean and comfortable presentation. You can
tell it's something different by the more modern upgrades. The
seating is out of a 2004 Pontiac GTO, including the well-contoured
front bucket seats. The center console with floor shift is borrowed
from a 4th gen Camaro. You also have an AM/FM/CD stereo with USB
input, cup holders, and cold-blowing air conditioning. The Grant GT
sports steering wheel is on a tilt column, and so that means a good
view to the AutoMeter Sport-Comp gauges.
The smooth inner walls and copper-colored covers make sure the
engine bay is ready to be displayed. At the center is a 5.7-liter
LS1 fuel-injected V8 borrowed from a first-year final-gen GTO.
We're told it came out of a low mileage car and then rebuilt with a
hotter cam before going into this Nova. And it certainly has the
look, power, and rumble of a well-done performance powerhouse. And
as you look through the engine bay, you'll notice nice components
everywhere from the Optima red top battery to the headers. It was
built with real driving in mind, and so you have a four-speed
automatic transmission, Flaming River rack & pinion power steering,
power brakes, and drilled & slotted front discs. There's only about
23,500 miles on the full build and that seems ideal. This has a lot
of upgrades with the LS1 motor, an upgraded front suspension, QA1
coilovers, an overdrive transmission, and more. So it's nice to
have a few years and a few miles under a caring owner who takes the
time to dial-in these modifications. That's why you'll find this
Nova fun for far more than just the occasional ice cream run.
This restomod is a stunner, a coddler, and a driver. That makes for
an irresistible combination for those who want the ultimate Nova.
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