1972 Chevrolet Nova SS Clone 

A “ringer” is described as a person or thing that is highly proficient or an item so well produced, that the competition is virtually eliminated.  In effect, a  “shoe in” or sure thing.  

Classic cars are candy for the eyes, and are a record of how we have progressed in technology and design over the years.  This eye candy could best be described in the candy world as an all day sucker, or an everlasting gob stopper.  It is definitely a show stopper, this orange and black restored example is showing off as a very juicy pick from our inventory.  With straight steel panels, nice chrome, beautiful interior and 15-inch polished Unique wheels we can have you orange with envy, and ready to turn the key and go off into the sunset albeit somewhat fast!

Exterior
From its single headlight on either side upfront, blackened egg crate grille with centrally located SS badge, shiny trim surround and nice bumper below we are firmly planted in 1972 bowtie muscle.  Straight orange painted steel minds its gaps and has a black side spear running the length of the car.  On front we note wide black racing stripes which continue on the rear deck.  For 1972 smooth long nicely descending B pillars frame the rear glass, and seamlessly melt into the trunk deck.   A side view has great lines and bringing up the rear is a rounded back roll-on with wrap around bumper and tail lighting just above.  On all 4 corners are Unique 15-inch polished wheels.  Orange ya glad you can still read on..'cause you're gonna love it!

Interior
A swing of the doors and black vinyl molded with some horizontal ribbing, chrome levers and cranks, and a horizontal badge show up as straight as arrows on these door panels.  Turning our attention to the interior, we see high back buckets with smooth black vinyl bolsters and stitched dark gray broadcloth inserts. These in front and a nice black full vinyl bench in back all float in a nice calm clean sea of black carpeting.  Above in front is an original configuration dash direct from GM.  The radio has been removed and is now a mere open hole area.  In the center hanging from the bottom of the dash are a trio of aftermarket gauges monitoring water temp, oil pressure and volts. In the middle of the buckets protruding from the hump is a Hurst T style shifter with a white handle.  Above is a nice tight headliner, save for on the “B” pillars some wrinkling is noted.

Drivetrain
Pop the hood and within the restored engine bay now sits a V8 engine in 350ci form.  It is painted orange on the block, and has chromed valve covers and air cleaner cover.  A single 4-barrel carburetor runs through a Holley intake manifold, and power goes rearward through a Muncie M21 circa 1969.  On the back is a 10-bolt rear, and the consigner states the gear ratio is 4.10 and is a posi-trac version.

Undercarriage
Some slight surface rust but mostly black painted steel all straight and structurally sound is seen underneath.  Floor pans and rockers are solid, and we note a front power disc brake conversion and the rear retains its drums.  Headers evacuate spent gases from the mill and run rearward through Glasspack style muffler dual exhaust.

Drive-Ability
My partner in crime decoder and resident car expert, (why do you think I sound so knowledgeable??!), loves early 1970's muscle so he took it for a spin and returned with just a smile on his face!  He reported snappy acceleration, bias free panic stopping, good handling and all functions working just fab save for the sticking rear brakes.

A juicy example of the Nova SS, now with a newer engine, some bling under the hood, a Hurst shifter, and broadcloth and vinyl buckets up front.  Come on in for some muscle from 1972 and was out with a smile on your face sunshine!  Drink it in baby!

VIN DECODE
1X27F2W158679
1-Chevrolet
X-Noa
27-2 Door Sedan
F-307ci V8 2bbl
2-1972
W-Willow Run, MI Assy Plant
158679-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG
ST 72 11427-1972 Nova V8 2 Door Sedan
BDY WRN064525-Willow Run Body #
TR 760-Dark Green Vinyl
PNT 43-Gulf Green
09D-4th Week September Build
A52-Bench Seat

Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.