1972 Chevrolet Nova for sale $23,995
| 1972 Chevrolet Nova $23,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $23,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
Theres a great deal of time and money wrapped up in this gorgeous 1972 Nova SS tributeand#44; ranging from the attractive dark red bodywork to the snarling small block under the hood. Its the kind of car that experienced street racers watch out of the corner of their eyeand#44; knowing that its a legitimate threat at the Stop Light Grand Prix. Well be the first to admit that this isnt an original SSand#44; but by 1972and#44; it wasnt much of a performance package anyway. Insteadand#44; what this one offers is a traditional performance look backed by legitimate horsepowerand#44; not smoke and mirrors like the factory was peddling in 72. The burgundy paint looks great on the compact Nova and they were quite thorough with their installation of all the correct SS badges and trim pieces so the final effect is quite convincing. And kudos to the builder for keeping a stock hoodand#44; the kind with the cool chrome insertsand#44; which sets this one apart from the others with their oh-so-ordinary cowl induction setups. The finish was done a few years ago and isnt perfectand#44; but if you want an attractive Nova that needs no fussing and doesnt mind rolling up its sleeves and getting busy on the streetand#44; this is an excellent choice. Its no secret that these cars lend themselves quite well to performance-oriented makeoversand#44; and while its a bit subtleand#44; this one looks fastand#44; which was entirely the point. The fact that its also clean and solidly built is only icing on the cake. Where the bodywork was neatly restored to emulate a factory-style SSand#44; the interior got a legitimate performance upgrade. The attractive high-back tan buckets are a striking contrast and actually look a lot more performance-oriented than youd expect from anything built in 1972. Matching door panels and dash pad keep it bright and airy insideand#44; and the red carpets tie it all together quite nicely. Novas didnt offer much in terms of gauges when they were newand#44; so this one now carries a full set of auxiliary gauges in a cool custom console that has a factory look. And youll also note that this car has factory A/Cand#44; which is complete but in need of a rechargeand#44; as well as a newer AM/FM/CD stereo system for cruising and a tilt column with a late-model leather wheel. The trunk is finished with spatter paint and a full-sized spare with jack assembly. A glance under the hood tells you all you need to know about this Novas real identity. Its a built 350 with the usual upgrades so its a strong runner but reliable. Edelbrock supplied both the intake and carburetor and theres a factory-style HEI ignition system to light it up. Long-tube headers enhance torque production and sound gnarlyand#44; and finned valve covers add a racy look. Power steering and brakes make it feel nimble on the streetand#44; and the quick-shifting 4-speed manual transmission drives a 10-bolt rear end. Original-style Rally wheels wear polished trim rings and spinnersand#44; just to dress things up a bitand#44; and are wrapped in fat Goodyear Eagle radials Handsome and fastand#44; this Nova doesnt have to pretend to be something its notand#44; its already better. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 66.0% below market avg. What's this? |