Photo: eBay seller polara65dude
Nova sales skyrocketed in 1972 and increased by 50% despite Chevrolet paying more attention to the Vega. However, the new Nova was very similar to the old Nova, albeit the GM brand tried to make the series more appealing with the Super Sport and the optional Rally Sport package.
However, the Rally Sport could also be ordered without the SS, though this implied that the buyer wouldn't get the 350 V8 engine rated at 200 horsepower (this was the net power, as 1972 witnessed the historic change when carmakers had to ditch gross ratings).
The Nova could be had with a 250 six-cylinder unit producing 100 horsepower (it was the same engine as the previous year, but the drop from 145 horsepower was produced by the net outputs). The 307 V8 generated 130 horsepower, down from 200 horsepower – the gross output previously advertised by Chevrolet.
The Nova in these photos has a 307 engine under the hood paired with a three-speed transmission. It's unclear if this is the original mill that came with the car, but the Nova now comes with a new dual-exhaust system. It has also received several other upgrades, including St. Louis springs and Ansen Sprint aluminum slot wheels – the original rims are still available if the buyer doesn't want to give up on the factory goodies.
eBay seller polara65dude says this Nova is a genuine barn find. It was parked in a barn 30 years ago, but despite spending decades away from the road, it remained in beautiful shape thanks to regular attention. The car was started weekly since 1994, and you can tell the car still looks good in the photos shared by the owner on eBay.
They didn't reveal more specifics about the metal, but I doubt you'll have to deal with massive rust. The photos showing the car in the barn reveal a clean storage location with a concrete floor, so it's safe to say the rust didn’t invade the undersides.
One of the main selling points is the mileage. The Nova has only 19K miles on the clock, and the owner promises this is the original mileage. The numbers make sense, considering the Nova has been sitting for three decades, and the previous owners didn't drive it much.
The selling price for this Nova makes sense, with the owner willing to let the car go for $16,000. The vehicle is parked in Universal City, Texas, and you should be able to take it home easily as the engine is in good shape. However, you should ask for more information, as it's unclear if the Nova is ready for the road or requires more maintenance work before going on a long journey.
The Nova could be had with a 250 six-cylinder unit producing 100 horsepower (it was the same engine as the previous year, but the drop from 145 horsepower was produced by the net outputs). The 307 V8 generated 130 horsepower, down from 200 horsepower – the gross output previously advertised by Chevrolet.
The Nova in these photos has a 307 engine under the hood paired with a three-speed transmission. It's unclear if this is the original mill that came with the car, but the Nova now comes with a new dual-exhaust system. It has also received several other upgrades, including St. Louis springs and Ansen Sprint aluminum slot wheels – the original rims are still available if the buyer doesn't want to give up on the factory goodies.
eBay seller polara65dude says this Nova is a genuine barn find. It was parked in a barn 30 years ago, but despite spending decades away from the road, it remained in beautiful shape thanks to regular attention. The car was started weekly since 1994, and you can tell the car still looks good in the photos shared by the owner on eBay.
They didn't reveal more specifics about the metal, but I doubt you'll have to deal with massive rust. The photos showing the car in the barn reveal a clean storage location with a concrete floor, so it's safe to say the rust didn’t invade the undersides.
One of the main selling points is the mileage. The Nova has only 19K miles on the clock, and the owner promises this is the original mileage. The numbers make sense, considering the Nova has been sitting for three decades, and the previous owners didn't drive it much.
The selling price for this Nova makes sense, with the owner willing to let the car go for $16,000. The vehicle is parked in Universal City, Texas, and you should be able to take it home easily as the engine is in good shape. However, you should ask for more information, as it's unclear if the Nova is ready for the road or requires more maintenance work before going on a long journey.
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