Vehicle Description
1970 Chevrolet Nova SS Tribute
254,242 Novas were produced and sold in 1970 and of them, 19,588
were SS performance models, less than 10%. 177 were Central Office
Production Order cars, (COPO), of which 175 were converted to Yenko
Novas. While Camaros are often the subject of SS and Yenko clones,
the occasional Nova is also treated to such modifications and has
an ardent following.
For consignment, a 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS tribute with a
date-correct 402ci V8, owned by our consignor for 10 years and
wearing the color with which it left the factory.
Exterior
While the SS became a performance model, it still sports some
cosmetic cues that mere mortal Novas were not privy to. This
includes of course SS badging on the grille and tail trim, 396
badges on the fenders, hood louvers, and fender vents. Panels gaps
here are well minded here on a body that wears two stage Cortez
Silver paint and sports a black vinyl top which slopes back around
a flat rear window. Single headlights and smaller rectangular tail
lights suited the pedestrian version well and helped this SS
tribute achieve a sleeper status as the car borrows its profile
from the normal street versions. Chrome and brightwork are in fine
condition and so is the vinyl top which looks fresh. 14-inch Magnum
500 wheels add a bit of sportiness to the car which otherwise would
have hubcaps. Imperfections include some bubbling low on a door and
some filler marks under paint.
Interior
Black vinyl door cards cleanly present with a band of woodgrain
trim across the top and stitch patterned inserts, with both being
clean and intact. Weave pattern center stripes highlight the tall
black vinyl front bucket seats, also in great condition which is
repeated on the back bench. A standard steering wheel with an SS
badge leads to a decidedly horizontal gauge cluster in which the
120 mph speedometer is flanked by a clock and small tachometer, all
behind a plexiglass cover. This radio delete car features a finned
panel that mirrors other accents on the dash and a pod of four
square gauges present in the center console, followed by an
attractive shifter in a flat black plate. Speakers are in the
footwells which are covered in black loop carpet with Nova
embroidered mats on top. The headliner is high and tight and wears
the shoulder belts while the trunk is clean and covered with
several fitted mats.
Drivetrain
A very clean and date correct 402ci powerplant is under the hood,
ready for show and go! It's fed fuel through a 4-barrel carburetor
and rated at 350 horsepower. The TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission is from 1973 and sends power to the rear 12 bolt where
our consignor states 3.55 gears reside with Positraction. 1969
Novas were the first to have power disc brakes up front as standard
and this car has it, along with power drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
The clean engine bay is matched by the underside which is
immaculate. Dual exhaust enters a set of Flowmaster mufflers and
exits under the back of the car. Suspension consists of coil
springs up front and leaf springs in back. There's no rust, errant
fluids, nor road dirt underneath.
Drive-Ability
We can't tell you what time we started the test loop because the
car's clock is not working. Meanwhile, the 402 rumbled forward with
obvious power at hand, great straight tracking, and reliable
braking. On our test of lights, the reverse lights were not
illuminating. Everything else functioned as intended. While Classic
Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time
of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be
working at the time of your purchase.
Sometimes we see clones or tributes that are fantastic but fall
slightly short when it comes to the powerplant. No judgement here,
as a 350 crate motor will always get the job done! But here's a
tribute with a date correct and size appropriate engine for just
that extra step of authenticity. Great paint, a healthy sound, and
all the makings of a Nova SS without the need of mortgaging the
house to obtain it!
114270W174511
1-Chevrolet
14-Nova V8
27-2 Door Sedan
0-1970
W-Willow Run, MI Assy Plant
174511-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 70 11427-1970 Nova 2 Door Sedan
BDY WRN103240-Willow Run Body #
TR 733-Black Vinyl Buckets
PNT 14B-Cortez Silver, Black Vinyl Top
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