Vehicle Description
This 1978 Chevrolet Nova has a cool vintage sense of style. But it
also doesn't take much to see there's been a solid investment in
upgraded power. The result is a classic that's a bit of a sleeper
and an all-around fun driver.
These fourth-gen Novas are cool cars. They seem to take the lessons
learned from their predecessors to give us one of the most
attractive designs of the series. It means that it is a smaller car
that always looks far more substantial. The large flat nose, formal
roof design, large chrome bumpers, and long trunk lines give it a
Malibu kind of impression. But the lighter weight has always made
them ripe for speedy upgrades. While the V8 in this is enhanced
(and we'll tell you more about that in a moment,) the style
somewhat underplays the power. The factory-correct medium green has
the right look of a well-kept survivor, and the chrome bumpers
carry a nice classic cruiser shine. And while the full black stripe
package is sporty, it also has a clean and complete look of
quality. So it's really just the shining rally wheels with raised
white letter tires that give the big hint at the muscle car that
lurks within.
The black interior goes well with all the back exterior accents. As
a true cruiser, there's a good amount of space for family and
friends, and just like the exterior, it never gets too fancy. It's
just a comfortable environment with plush velour on the seats and a
retro-style AM/FM/iPod stereo for cruising music. But what you'll
appreciate most is that this has a driver-oriented setup. This
means stock features like front bucket seats, an NK4 sports
steering wheel, and a dash focused on you. There are also nice
upgrades like the column-mounted tach, auxiliary readouts, and a
Hurst floor shifter.
Under the hood is Chevy's hardy 350 cubic-inch V8. We love these
because they love upgrades for serious power. This one has been
built right with BluePrint aluminum heads, a Holley four-barrel
carburetor, an Edelbrock intake, and Hooker headers feeding the
dual exhaust and Thrush mufflers. You've also got good supporting
components, like an electric fan on a toggle switch and Mickey
Thompson finned valve covers. It's a strong runner with a nice
rumble. And features like the subframe connectors make sure this
one was built to handle any more power you may want to add. But
when it comes time for just cruising, you'll appreciate the
all-around easy driving features like a three-speed automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes, front discs, and wide
Cooper Cobra tires.
This Nova has the right mix of a cool classic and plenty of power.
So don't miss this deal, call today!
