1970 Chevrolet Nova

Description

Beautifully painted on the outside, loaded on the inside, and a thumpin' V8 under the hood. This 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS delivers much more than you'd expect for its economy car price.

The paint on this one is the kind that makes people look twice. It's close enough to appear like its factory Cranberry Red, but then the sunlight hits this metallic burgundy, and people instantly see the kind of luster that comes from a modern (and expensive) respray. Then again, the flames running down the fender and on the bulge in the hood are a dead giveaway that this Nova has been built in the great tradition of amping up the power in these lightweight X-bodies. But beyond just looking good, this one gets its fundamentals right - the doors fit well, the trunk closes without a big slam, and all the body lines are quite crisply rendered. It's a quality appearance that is enhanced by new brightwork on the trim, lower body moldings, and the bumpers. And for those who are really taking notice of the details, this Nova subtly stands out with a unique take on Chevy's Rally wheel package.

The work on the interior has erased much of this Nova's economy car roots. The new high back bucket seats provide the kind of modern bolstering that gives you all-day comfort. In between them is a useful center console that even includes cup holders (a small item that we all wish were in our classic at one time or another.) There's even a substantial AM/FM/CD stereo system and provisions for air conditioning. But as much as this Nova has been upgraded for creature comforts, it's still a driver's machine at heart. You feel it the moment you slip behind the fat three-spoke sports steering wheel. Ahead of you there's a nice set of Dolphin gauges giving you all the pertinent info. Mounted on the column is a big Sun Pro tach in case you want to do your own shifting with that T-bar Hurst performance shifter.

Under the hood is Chevy's trusty small-block V8 with plenty of new hoses and wires to let you know there's a lot of business going on in there. But once you dig a little deeper, you see all the components that can really get you excited. This includes performance items like the Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock performance intake, and M/T valve covers. This feeds long-tube ceramic headers that connect to a stainless steel dual exhaust with performance H-pipe construction. So it doesn't take much imagination to understand that this Nova has a serious bark and the bite to back it up. In fact, you really should take a look at the undercarriage photos to appreciate how much work has gone into this classic Chevy even on the places that anyone rarely sees. Still, we wouldn't blame you if all you wanted to do was use this budget-friendly Nova for Saturday night cruising. In fact, it already has that kind of task well in had with features like the four-speed automatic transmission and power steering.

Somebody sank a lot of money into this car and it shows. Detailing is very good, and the overall finish will attract a lot of attention at shows and on the street. If you're quick enough, you can reap all these rewards while saving thousands $$$. Call today!!!