The best ET/Speed was last September at Woodburn dragstrip where it ran 8.30 179 MPH. Performance: Without the benefit of a boost controller this car leaves the starting line very lazy and yet it can run mid 8's at over 170 mph. It was entered in the Portland Roadster Show in 2015 where it won a best in class award.
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The car shows well with beautiful paint done by Mark House and full carpet, door panels, etc. The build was completed slowly over the past 8 years with the majority of the parts purchased in the past 5 years. The paint is 3 years old and the engine rebuild was 2 years ago. This car has been driven and raced very little since the engine was rebuilt. The car weighs 2993 (wet) without the driver. The car is 100% steel with real glass (not lexan) windows.
Its titled and licensed with mufflers, etc. The third-generation Chevy Nova remained popular throughout its production run, but as the 1970s progressed, it faced challenges due to the impact of stricter emissions regulations and changing market preferences towards smaller, more fuel-efficient cars.ĭespite its eventual discontinuation, the third-gen Chevy Nova remains a cherished classic among enthusiasts, appreciated for its role in American automotive history and its representation of the compact car era of the 1970s.Description: This car is a legit 8 second street car. Throughout the 1970s, the Nova's design evolved to reflect changing automotive trends, with updates to its front and rear styling. The performance-oriented Nova SS package continued to be available, providing additional sporty features and more powerful V8 engines. Under the hood, the Nova offered a range of engine options, starting from inline-six cylinders to small-block and big-block V8s. It was positioned as an affordable and practical compact car, appealing to a broad range of customers. It was built on the General Motors X-body platform, which it shared with other compact cars like the Pontiac Ventura and the Oldsmobile Omega.ĭuring this generation, the Nova was available in various body styles, including coupes, sedans, and station wagons. Introduced in 1968, the third-gen Nova featured a more substantial and boxier body design compared to the previous generations. It marked a significant evolution in design and performance compared to its predecessors, and it played a crucial role in the compact car segment during the 1970s. The third generation of the Chevy Nova was produced from 1968 to 1974.
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