496-POWERED 1972 CHEVROLET NOVA

OVERVIEW

This 1972 Chevrolet Nova is powered by a 496ci stroker V8 mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic transmission. Finished in Hugger Orange with black stripes over a black leather interior, this muscle car is now offered by the selling dealer with a two-inch cowl hood and clear title.

Highlights

• Performance-enhanced 496ci Stroker V8
• Suspension and steering recently reworked for tight handling 
• Updated stereo and speaker system

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: California

EXTERIOR

• Hugger Orange paint
• Black stripes 
• Rear spoiler 
• Hood with simulated vents 
• Five-percent window tint 

Updates

• Five-year ceramic coating added in 2022

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch Cragar wheels 
• 225/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised-white-letter radial tires 

Updates

• New tires 

INTERIOR

• Black leather upholstery
• Bucket seats
• Center console with automatic shifter
• Floor-mounted cupholders
• Rubber door seals
• Carbon fiber and fiberglass a-pillar and b-pillar covers
• SS-style steering wheel
• Retro-look radio
  • AM/FM
  • Bluetooth compatible 

Updates

• Rubber door seals updated
• Door covers and hardware replaced
• Light dash dimmer switch installed 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • Fuel
• Center console-mounted 8,000-rpm tachometer
• Dash-mounted AFR air/fuel ratio gauge
• Under dash-mounted Bosch gauges
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Voltage 
• Odometer shows 45,426 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 496ci stroker V8
  • 454ci block 
  • Holley 750cfm four-barrel carburetor
  • Weaind Stealth intake manifold
  • Hydraulic cam with roller rocker arms
  • Moroso valve covers and gaskets
  • Duralast Gold HEI distributor
  • JEGS 8.5mm Yellow Ultra power wires
  • Steel "H" beam rods 
  • Radiator fan shroud
  • Borgeson Saginaw 525 steering gear

Transmission

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic 

Service History Highlights

• Upper bearing column packed and replaced
• New steering rag joint installed

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Two front QA1 pro coilover shocks
• Power front disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system

Service History Highlights

• Upper and lower ball joints replaced
• Inner and outer wheel bearings upgraded

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• STYLE - Nova, L6 two-door sedan
• TRIM - Dark Green vinyl bench
• PAINT - Gulf Green 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

• This Nova is said to be free from any substantial imperfections 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Two-inch cowl hood