Photo: eBay seller barry1882
Leaving aside all the other changes that made their way to the 1972 Nova, one of the most notable achievements this year was the popularity of the V8 engine lineup.
The Nova launched in 1962 with four- and six-cylinder engines exclusively, but customers rapidly expressed the need for more powerful units. Aftermarket V8 upgrades were common, so Chevrolet brought the first V8 to the Nova lineup in 1964.
Sales of the V8 option increased gradually, but in 1972, the more powerful engines in the lineup became the primary choice of Nova buyers. Of nearly 350,000 Novas produced this year, approximately 210,000 units rolled off the assembly lines with a V8 mill under the hood.
Enter this mesmerizing 1972 Nova SS.
Before you rush to the comments section to blame me for calling this Nova SS mesmerizing, I don't necessarily refer to its current condition. The car rolled off the assembly lines with a Sequoia Green exterior (still visible sporadically on the body), and I recommend you to look up the color online to see how beautiful a Nova wearing it can be.
However, the eye-candy paint isn't the only selling point of this Nova. The car was born with the K-code engine under the hood – a 350 V8 four-barrel unit still in charge of putting the wheels in motion. The engine starts, runs, and drives, but the Nova SS shouldn't be considered roadworthy. It has clearly been sitting for a long time, so without a complete restoration (which would also include must-have mechanical fixes), it's impossible to turn this Nova into a daily driver.
The rust has already invaded the typical parts, and while you can see part of the damage in the photos shared by eBay seller barry1882, you should also put the car on a trailer to inspect the undersides. The floors could suffer from similar problems, but without a close inspection, it's impossible to tell if you'll need new floors or if regular patches are enough.
Otherwise, the Nova SS checks all the boxes for a perfect restoration candidate, and while the project looks easy, I hope a true connoisseur buys the car. A 1972 Super Sport isn't your daily restoration project and deserves a complete overhaul from someone who understands the legacy of the SS models.
This is the reason so many people have entered the fight to buy the car. The auction ends today, so if you're interested in taking it home, you're running out of time. The top offer is $14,000, and considering 27 people have already entered the race, I expect several last-minute offers to increase the selling price. The car is located in Quincy, Massachusetts, and the winner must tow it home.
Sales of the V8 option increased gradually, but in 1972, the more powerful engines in the lineup became the primary choice of Nova buyers. Of nearly 350,000 Novas produced this year, approximately 210,000 units rolled off the assembly lines with a V8 mill under the hood.
Enter this mesmerizing 1972 Nova SS.
Before you rush to the comments section to blame me for calling this Nova SS mesmerizing, I don't necessarily refer to its current condition. The car rolled off the assembly lines with a Sequoia Green exterior (still visible sporadically on the body), and I recommend you to look up the color online to see how beautiful a Nova wearing it can be.
However, the eye-candy paint isn't the only selling point of this Nova. The car was born with the K-code engine under the hood – a 350 V8 four-barrel unit still in charge of putting the wheels in motion. The engine starts, runs, and drives, but the Nova SS shouldn't be considered roadworthy. It has clearly been sitting for a long time, so without a complete restoration (which would also include must-have mechanical fixes), it's impossible to turn this Nova into a daily driver.
The rust has already invaded the typical parts, and while you can see part of the damage in the photos shared by eBay seller barry1882, you should also put the car on a trailer to inspect the undersides. The floors could suffer from similar problems, but without a close inspection, it's impossible to tell if you'll need new floors or if regular patches are enough.
Otherwise, the Nova SS checks all the boxes for a perfect restoration candidate, and while the project looks easy, I hope a true connoisseur buys the car. A 1972 Super Sport isn't your daily restoration project and deserves a complete overhaul from someone who understands the legacy of the SS models.
This is the reason so many people have entered the fight to buy the car. The auction ends today, so if you're interested in taking it home, you're running out of time. The top offer is $14,000, and considering 27 people have already entered the race, I expect several last-minute offers to increase the selling price. The car is located in Quincy, Massachusetts, and the winner must tow it home.
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