Turbo Hydramatic 350 three-speed automatic transmission with shift kit
Blue exterior with custom pinstriping
Original black vinyl interior (code 731)
Cragar alloy wheels
New tires
Power steering and Hella fog lights
After almost a decade in production, Chevrolet’s Chevy II compact sold well, giving buyers another choice besides Ford’s Falcon and Plymouth’s Valiant.
Since the rear-wheel drive X-body ended production in 1979, the car has appreciated in value among collectors and many have become restomodded candidates, including this example we have for sale. This Nova was originally made in GM’s Willow Run, Michigan factory.
Finished in a custom blue with custom pinstriping, the car’s paint and trim look great. This generation of Nova came with a 111.1-inch wheelbase, and drove like a much larger car. The chrome bumpers fit tightly to the body and the engine bay is very tidy.
This Nova rolls on Goodyear Eagle GT+4 radials, size 235/60R14 at all four corners. Each one is mounted to a period-correct Cragar alloy wheel. Cragars were the go-to alloy wheel during the early 1970s. The wheels look excellent while the tires are in very good order.
Under the hood is a rebuilt 350 CID V-8 engine with dual exhausts. The motor is backed by a Turbo Hydramatic 350 three-speed automatic transmission with a shift kit. Driver convenience features include power steering and Hella fog lights. This car has four-wheel drum brakes.
Inside, the car retains its original black vinyl interior (code 731). The rear bench looks great while the front buckets have been recovered in custom tiger print. A four-spoke steering wheel with a chain rim faces the river and custom pedals wait for input from the driver’s feet. The dashboard, inner door panels, column shifter and carpet are all black. As touches of whimsy, there are dice topping the door lock pulls and the tire vent caps.
The 1970 Nova was basically a carryover from 1969. The side marker and taillight lenses for the 1970 Nova were wider and positioned slightly differently. All other engines were carried over including the seldom-ordered four-cylinder which was in its final year. The car finally became simply the Chevrolet Nova this year after two years of transitional nameplates.
Competition to this Nova in 1970 included American Motors’ Hornet, Buick’s Skylark, Dodge’s Dart, Ford’s Falcon, Oldsmobile’s Omega, Pontiac’s Ventura and Plymouth’s Valiant.
If you’re looking for a muscle car candidate or a good driver that’s easy to work, has a healthy aftermarket for parts, this Nova might be a starting point for you. Come by Mission Classics and check it out today!?
VIN: 113270W109974?
This car is currently located at our facility in Brooksville, Florida. Current mileage on the odometer shows 43,400 original miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. Please see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.