Photo: eBay seller treasureroad71
Things were going well for the Nova in the early '70s (maybe except for 1971 when sales fell dramatically). 1973 witnessed a record number of Novas rolling off the assembly lines, as Chevrolet produced over 369K units.
The next year brought strong production numbers, pushing the final output through the roof. Over 390,000 Novas left the factory in 1974, most with a V8 engine.
The V8 mill was already the top choice since 1972, but the 1974 model year also witnessed increasing production numbers for the six-cylinder unit. Of all Novas produced in 1974, 219K came with a V8 engine compared to 171K cars with six-cylinder mills. To put that in perspective, Chevrolet sold 106K Novas with straight-six engines in 1973.
One of those Novas that received a six-cylinder engine landed on eBay courtesy of seller treasureroad71. The car spent no more, no less than 36 years sitting in the same place, so you should expect the typical problems, especially from a metal perspective.
The owner explains that the fenders, the doors, and the rear quarters need work or must be replaced completely. The floors and the trunk are solid, though based on the photos, they require occasional patches.
The paint you can see on the body is not original, and unfortunately, it was a horrendous job. Someone painted this Nova with a brush, and you can easily tell this is the case with a few clicks on the photos in the gallery. Imagine that the paint is even worse in person, so go see it live if you believe this Nova should be yours.
The interior was originally tan but was painted black, so this Nova has already lost most of its original magic.
The six-cylinder engine under the hood still starts and runs, with the transmission shifting correctly into all gears. The brakes also work, but the seller says they need work due to a leak in the rear line.
Otherwise, this Nova is living proof that a gorgeous car can be turned into an ugly duckling with the appropriate touches. I think this Nova still has a chance to return to the road as a head-turning machine, albeit I doubt someone will invest that much into this project. It'll probably become a daily driver, but it'll need a lot of work, including a fresh coat of paint to resolve the horrible job made with a brush.
Fortunately, taking this Nova home doesn't cost a fortune, so if you believe you are the one who should continue the project, you only need to pay $2,800. The owner has also enabled the Make Offer button, meaning you can submit other offers if you believe the car is not worth that much. You can find the Nova in Calverton, New York.
The V8 mill was already the top choice since 1972, but the 1974 model year also witnessed increasing production numbers for the six-cylinder unit. Of all Novas produced in 1974, 219K came with a V8 engine compared to 171K cars with six-cylinder mills. To put that in perspective, Chevrolet sold 106K Novas with straight-six engines in 1973.
One of those Novas that received a six-cylinder engine landed on eBay courtesy of seller treasureroad71. The car spent no more, no less than 36 years sitting in the same place, so you should expect the typical problems, especially from a metal perspective.
The owner explains that the fenders, the doors, and the rear quarters need work or must be replaced completely. The floors and the trunk are solid, though based on the photos, they require occasional patches.
The paint you can see on the body is not original, and unfortunately, it was a horrendous job. Someone painted this Nova with a brush, and you can easily tell this is the case with a few clicks on the photos in the gallery. Imagine that the paint is even worse in person, so go see it live if you believe this Nova should be yours.
The interior was originally tan but was painted black, so this Nova has already lost most of its original magic.
The six-cylinder engine under the hood still starts and runs, with the transmission shifting correctly into all gears. The brakes also work, but the seller says they need work due to a leak in the rear line.
Otherwise, this Nova is living proof that a gorgeous car can be turned into an ugly duckling with the appropriate touches. I think this Nova still has a chance to return to the road as a head-turning machine, albeit I doubt someone will invest that much into this project. It'll probably become a daily driver, but it'll need a lot of work, including a fresh coat of paint to resolve the horrible job made with a brush.
Fortunately, taking this Nova home doesn't cost a fortune, so if you believe you are the one who should continue the project, you only need to pay $2,800. The owner has also enabled the Make Offer button, meaning you can submit other offers if you believe the car is not worth that much. You can find the Nova in Calverton, New York.
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