Vehicle Description
Factory black on black. Code 14 V8/4-speed car. Very clean and
straight throughout. Recent service including new wheels and tires,
new water pump, and more. Runs and drives great. The last of the
muscle Novas, ready to rock!Chevy's Nova came along at a time when
compacts were gaining traction in the early '60s, but for the 1969
redesign, it got a little bigger. Big enough, in fact, to handle
any of GM's V8 engines. As a result, the relatively lightweight
Nova became a serious player on the streets and like the
Duster/Demon twins over at Mopar, less weight meant more speed and
it was a winning formula. In 1971, this nasty black Nova SS 2-door
sedan was one of the quickest cars you could buy, packing a 270
horsepower small block, a 4-speed, and, remarkably, a 12-bolt rear
end-you can't say GM didn't expect buyers to use them as intended!
This is a real code 14 V8 car and it's dressed in correct code 19
Tuxedo Black, as original. The angular good looks of the Nova wear
it well, and there are muscle car cues all over, from the SS
emblems to the faux hood vents to the bulging quarters that make
the car look fast even sitting still. Benefitting from a
restoration perhaps 10 years ago, it remains in excellent condition
throughout and we can see no evidence that this car was wrecked or
rusted-that bodywork is laser straight. Doors and hood fit quite
well and with the white pinstripe, it has just enough contrast to
look dressed up without being too flashy. There's nice brightwork,
too, including bumpers, grille surround, and the '350' badges on
the front fenders do a little advertising on the street.The code
719 black vinyl interior appears to be largely original and in
fantastic shape. Real racers know a bench seat is the hot ticket,
so that's what you'll find here. No frills but it gets the job done
when you're prowling the streets looking for a fight. The door
panels are in excellent shape and we're fairly certain the carpets
have been replaced-they're just too nice to be 50+ years old.
There's a correct SS steering wheel framing the instrument panel,
which covers only the basics of speed and fuel level, so an
accessory tach and oil pressure gauge were added to keep a better
eye on the engine. The radio does a pretty good impersonation of
the original AM unit, but it's an AM/FM/iPod piece that works a lot
better, although the original radio is included if you'd like to
put it back to stock. Everything works, including the clock, which
ticks away reliably in the dash. We love the look of the 4-speed
shifter just sticking out of the transmission tunnel like that, and
it has a Hurst linkage for improved shifts. The back seat looks
almost completely unused and the original headliner is in great
shape, more evidence that this car has led a good life. The trunk
is beautifully finished with correct spatter-finish paint, a vinyl
mat, and what just might be the original spare tire and jack
assembly.The strongest motor you could get in a 1971 Nova was a 270
horsepower 350 cubic inch V8, which is what you'll find under the
hood here. It has been finished to look very much as it would have
in 1971. Chevy Orange paint, a correct air cleaner, and
reproduction decals all help with the factory-style presentation.
We believe it was rebuilt when the car was restored a few years ago
and it runs extremely well, with good low-end torque, easy
starting, and remarkably docile road manners. There's a 4-barrel
carburetor on top and long-tube headers that help with the torque
curve, but it's definitely not radical or difficult to live with.
Thanks to power steering and power brakes, anyone can handle this
one on the street, and there's a new water pump up front to help
keep things cool. The 4-speed manual gearbox snaps through the
gears with authority, and like all Nova SS models, it has a rugged
12-bolt out back full of 3.08 gears, so it's a relaxed cruiser on
the highway. The floors and rockers are excellent and show no signs
of rot or patching and the torque boxes are excellent, so it hasn't
been raced or abused. A newer dual exhaust system with X-pipe
sounds awesome and it sits on brand new Cragar mags with staggered
215/70/15 front and 255/70/15 rear radials.Extras include an
owner's manual, some restoration receipts, and the original AM
radio.We know the guys who love Novas really love them. This car
gets a lot of things right-great colors, a 4-speed, and a clean
history with no issues. Someone has invested a considerable amount
of cash into the restoration to make it look and drive as good as
it does. Now it's time for someone else to have some fun. Give us a
call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal
or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior
to purchase.
