Vehicle Description
Very high quality Nova SS tribute built from a 1972 Pontiac
Ventura. Strong-running 350 cubic inch V8, automatic. Everything is
new, extensively documented, great color combination. Forget what
the VIN says, this is an incredible Nova! Yes, that's right, this
is a 1972 Pontiac Ventura, so don't send us the E-mails telling us
we've made a mistake. The guys at Mickey C's Speed Shop wanted the
very best Nova SS they could find, and that meant finding a
high-quality donor car. Well, they found a spotless 1972 Pontiac
Ventura and embarked on the build of this 'VeNova' tribute, which
matches a Nova SS in every way but by the numbers. It was stripped
to a bare shell and rebuilt from there using all-new parts and
every piece of Nova SS trim was sourced to give it a 100% correct
look. The sheetmetal is laser-straight and beautifully finished in
Cortez Silver, a traditional Chevy performance look. They added the
right SS stripes, which are painted on, not decals, and it's all
buried under the clear for a seamless look and feel. Proper Nova SS
badges and emblems were installed as needed, and a new black vinyl
top was installed just to dress it up a bit. To anyone looking from
the outside and not decoding the VIN, this is a 1972 Chevy
Nova-well, except for that custom 'VeNova' emblem on the trunk, but
that'll be the start of a conversation that you'll enjoy. The
interior has a mild resto-mod vibe thanks to a pair of custom
low-back buckets that are a lot more comfortable and supportive
than the original chairs. There's also a fabricated center console
with auxiliary gauges, cup holders, and power outlets for your
phone and GPS. The dash is stock, with the original gauges framed
by a trick billet wheel wrapped in leather and perched on a tilt
steering column. The original radio has ben replaced by a digital
AM/FM unit that works a lot better and things like the carpets,
door panels, and headliner are all new. The back seat is stock and
in practically unused condition and there are just enough wood
accents to warm up the interior a bit. You'll note that there are
correct Nova SS badges here, too, so the illusion is complete, and
the Nova remains one of the most entertaining cars to drive thanks
to its great power-to-weight ratio. This car earns its SS badges
the right way. There's also a massive trunk with a new mat and
correct spatter-finish paint underneath. Power comes from a 350
cubic inch V8 that was the only choice in the 1972 Nova. But since
this one is a tribute, they could color outside the lines a little
bit and add the power that GM couldn't in 1972. It features a big
Holley 4-barrel carburetor on an aluminum intake, a giant aluminum
radiator with electric fans, and the serpentine accessory drive
system from a late-model GM piece. Beautiful ceramic-coated
long-tube headers feed a custom stainless dual exhaust system with
X-pipe and a transverse muffler, which gives this Nova a pretty
wicked soundtrack. A rugged TH400 3-speed automatic transmission
will stand up to anything the small block can dish out and the
10-bolt rear end is fortified with a custom aluminum cover and 3.55
gears inside. The front suspension includes Hotchkiss tubular
A-arms and lowering springs for a perfect stance, and power front
disc brakes provide reliable stopping power. You can see how clean
the floors are, and they've added a set of subframe connectors to
reinforce the tub-a difference you can actually feel. There's even
a brand new gas tank hanging out back. Like I said, virtually
everything on this car is fresh. 17-inch Torque Thrust style wheels
carry staggered 225/50/17 front and 255/45/17 rear performance
radials. Documentation is EXTENSIVE, with four thick binders full
of receipts, photos, manuals, and much more, detailing every aspect
of the build. So don't get bogged down on what it was, focus on
what it is today: the nicest Nova SS we've ever featured. Without
running the VIN, nobody will know the difference and the driving
experience is outstanding. A very expensive build with the best of
everything, turn-key and ready to enjoy today. Call now! Harwood
Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional
inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
