Vehicle Description
1972 Chevrolet Nova SS Clone
A "ringer" is described as a person or thing that is highly
proficient or an item so well produced, that the competition is
virtually eliminated. In effect, a "shoe in" or sure thing.
Classic cars are candy for the eyes, and are a record of how we
have progressed in technology and design over the years. This eye
candy could best be described in the candy world as an all day
sucker, or an everlasting gob stopper. It is definitely a show
stopper, this orange and black restored example is showing off as a
very juicy pick from our inventory. With straight steel panels,
nice chrome, beautiful interior and 15-inch polished Unique wheels
we can have you orange with envy, and ready to turn the key and go
off into the sunset albeit somewhat fast!
Exterior
From its single headlight on either side upfront, blackened egg
crate grille with centrally located SS badge, shiny trim surround
and nice bumper below we are firmly planted in 1972 bowtie muscle.
Straight orange painted steel minds its gaps and has a black side
spear running the length of the car. On front we note wide black
racing stripes which continue on the rear deck. For 1972 smooth
long nicely descending B pillars frame the rear glass, and
seamlessly melt into the trunk deck. A side view has great lines
and bringing up the rear is a rounded back roll-on with wrap around
bumper and tail lighting just above. On all 4 corners are Unique
15-inch polished wheels. Orange ya glad you can still read
on..'cause you're gonna love it!
Interior
A swing of the doors and black vinyl molded with some horizontal
ribbing, chrome levers and cranks, and a horizontal badge show up
as straight as arrows on these door panels. Turning our attention
to the interior, we see high back buckets with smooth black vinyl
bolsters and stitched dark gray broadcloth inserts. These in front
and a nice black full vinyl bench in back all float in a nice calm
clean sea of black carpeting. Above in front is an original
configuration dash direct from GM. The radio has been removed and
is now a mere open hole area. In the center hanging from the bottom
of the dash are a trio of aftermarket gauges monitoring water temp,
oil pressure and volts. In the middle of the buckets protruding
from the hump is a Hurst T style shifter with a white handle. Above
is a nice tight headliner, save for on the "B" pillars some
wrinkling is noted.
Drivetrain
Pop the hood and within the restored engine bay now sits a V8
engine in 350ci form. It is painted orange on the block, and has
chromed valve covers and air cleaner cover. A single 4-barrel
carburetor runs through a Holley intake manifold, and power goes
rearward through a Muncie M21 circa 1969. On the back is a 10-bolt
rear, and the consigner states the gear ratio is 4.10 and is a
posi-trac version.
Undercarriage
Some slight surface rust but mostly black painted steel all
straight and structurally sound is seen underneath. Floor pans and
rockers are solid, and we note a front power disc brake conversion
and the rear retains its drums. Headers evacuate spent gases from
the mill and run rearward through Glasspack style muffler dual
exhaust.
Drive-Ability
My partner in crime decoder and resident car expert, (why do you
think I sound so knowledgeable??!), loves early 1970's muscle so he
took it for a spin and returned with just a smile on his face! He
reported snappy acceleration, bias free panic stopping, good
handling and all functions working just fab save for the sticking
rear brakes.
A juicy example of the Nova SS, now with a newer engine, some bling
under the hood, a Hurst shifter, and broadcloth and vinyl buckets
up front. Come on in for some muscle from 1972 and was out with a
smile on your face sunshine! Drink it in baby!
VIN DECODE
1X27F2W158679
1-Chevrolet
X-Noa
27-2 Door Sedan
F-307ci V8 2bbl
2-1972
W-Willow Run, MI Assy Plant
158679-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 72 11427-1972 Nova V8 2 Door Sedan
BDY WRN064525-Willow Run Body #
TR 760-Dark Green Vinyl
PNT 43-Gulf Green
09D-4th Week September Build
A52-Bench Seat
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
