Guten Tag from Germany

[Ozzy]

Hello Guys,

my name is Martin, I recently turned 45 and I live in the beautiful state of Bavaria in Germany.

English is not my native language so I hope I don't get hanged here if I misspell a word...

Last year I sold my '65 Mustang V8 Coupe which I owned for roughly 5 years. Since October '07 I am the proud owner of a '72 Nova 383 Stroker. The car is from Switzerland where it's been running since '72, has less than 60.000mls and originally came with a 307 engine which was swapped for a 350 4-bolt in 2006 and has later been equipped with an Eagle Stroker kit and Camel Hump heads. The body is laser straight and got a frame off resto about 4 years ago.

You don't see many Novas on German streets (I estimate the number of gen.3 Novas is less than 30 in the whole country!) even though the American Muscle Car scene is slowly growing over here. The most popular American classic cars over here are Corvettes, Mustangs and Camaros.

I can't wait for spring, so I finally can put my Nova back on the road (which is still icy and snow covered now). Meanwhile she'll be getting more attention, i.e. a carb upgrade (750 Holley) and I'm also putting in a new GRANT Classic steering wheel.

I might bother you with some tech questions in the future.

So long and Auf Wiedersehen :waving:

Martin

[novavetteguy]

Guten Tag, Martin!

Thank you for your introduction!

I spent two years in Bavaria, (1985-1987, US Army). It is BEAUTIFUL!! So glad to have you here!!

We would love to see some pics of your Nova!

[batman09]

Hello Guys,

my name is Martin, I recently turned 45 and I live in the beautiful state of Bavaria in Germany.

English is not my native language so I hope I don't get hanged here if I misspell a word...

Last year I sold my '65 Mustang V8 Coupe which I owned for roughly 5 years. Since October '07 I am the proud owner of a '72 Nova 383 Stroker. The car is from Switzerland where it's been running since '72, has less than 60.000mls and originally came with a 307 engine which was swapped for a 350 4-bolt in 2006 and has later been equipped with an Eagle Stroker kit and Camel Hump heads. The body is laser straight and got a frame off resto about 4 years ago.

You don't see many Novas on German streets (I estimate the number of gen.3 Novas is less than 30 in the whole country!) even though the American Muscle Car scene is slowly growing over here. The most popular American classic cars over here are Corvettes, Mustangs and Camaros.

I can't wait for spring, so I finally can put my Nova back on the road (which is still icy and snow covered now). Meanwhile she'll be getting more attention, i.e. a carb upgrade (750 Holley) and I'm also putting in a new GRANT Classic steering wheel.

I might bother you with some tech questions in the future.

So long and Auf Wiedersehen :waving:

MartinWelcome to steves!!!Beautiful 3rd gen you got there!!Lots of smart guys here!!!bm

[strummin67]

Hey another Martin out there!
Welcome to the forum.

aka Martin

[Raymond]

Greetings from Northeast Pa.:turn:

[Ozzy]

We would love to see some pics of your Nova!

My pleasure...! :yes: CLICK ME (http://www.cig.canon-europe.com/ph/AEG/RequestViewAlbum.do?i=9sCXwyETLC)

[DANNO]

Guten tag, Martin! I spent 3 years in Landstuhl and visited Bavaria several times. Beautiful place. Willcommen in Steve'sNovaSite. :D

[novavetteguy]

My pleasure...! :yes: CLICK ME (http://www.cig.canon-europe.com/ph/AEG/RequestViewAlbum.do?i=9sCXwyETLC)

Thank you! Danke! Nice Nova!:cool:

[admin]

Ozzy,
Welcome to the site. How is this for ya...

:germany:

[Ozzy]

Ozzy,
Welcome to the site. How is this for ya...

:germany:

:D:thumbsup:

[novalicious]

Hallo Ozzy
Herzlich Willkommen:D
Ich bin ein Ami in Bayern seit "81" bin zur Zeit auf der Suche nach einen Nova, sehr schwer. Ich werde wohl einen aus den Staaten holen müssen.
Dein Englisch ist besser wie my deutsch:)
ps....why don't ya have a H-Zulassung?

[Ozzy]

Hi novalicious,

small world...., two "Bavarians" meeting in an U.S. Nova forum... :D

I didn't register the Nova with a classic registration (H for history) because of the tough German inspections every two years.... With a 07-registration the owner is self responsible for the condition of the car and doesn't have to bother with German TÜV.

In order to get H-Zulassung your classic car needs to be 100% original, which my car isn't (engine, suspension, wheels, etc.). They won't let you do any funny stuff over here with your classic vehicle as soon as you register it with a historic plate, but therefore you pay less taxes on the car.

I found a couple of Novas for you in Germany if you are interested...

CLICK ME (http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/search.html?isSearchRequest=true&sortOption.sortBy=price.consumerGrossEuro&sortOption.sortOrder=ASCENDING&lang=de&scopeId=C&_features=on&negativeFeatures=EXPORT&bodyStyleRadio=&makeModelVariant1.makeId=5600&makeModelVariant1.modelId=&makeModelVariant1.modelDescription=nova&makeModelVariant2.makeId=&makeModelVariant2.modelDescription=&makeModelVariant3.makeId=&makeModelVariant3.modelDescription=&minFirstRegistrationDate=&maxFirstRegistrationDate=&minMileage=&maxMileage=&minPowerAsArray=&minPowerAsArray=KW&maxPowerAsArray=&maxPowerAsArray=KW&minPrice=&maxPrice=&fuel=&doorCount=&transmission=&country=&zipcode=&climatisation=&emissionClass=&adLimitation=&daysAfterCreation=&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&usageType=)

Where exactly in Bavaria do you live?

So long

Martin

[novalicious]

I live 15km from Kitzingen and about 75km from Nürnberg:D not to far from you - from what your plate tells me. Do you ever go to Geiselwind -> u.s. car/bike show?

[Ozzy]

Wow, we're almost neighbours then...! :D

I do know the venue at Geiselwind, of course... Didn't go last year because I just sold my '65 Mustang and didn't have the Nova yet.

Hey, if you ever come to Nürnberg let me know, maybe we can meet for some gearhead talk and/or a drink!

[novalicious]

will do - gotta go -> work -> powdercoating :D

[sgtsteve]

Wow, we're almost neighbours then...! :D

I do know the venue at Geiselwind, of course... Didn't go last year because I just sold my '65 Mustang and didn't have the Nova yet.

Hey, if you ever come to Nürnberg let me know, maybe we can meet for some gearhead talk and/or a drink!

Welcome to the site! I've been to Germany a couple times, beautiful country. I was assigned to Illeshiem Air Base when I was with the Army National Guard working on Apaches. Me and a couple guys went thru Nurnburg, the red light district of course :D

[Ozzy]

the red light district of course :D

Of course.... ;) Where else would an Army man go in Nuremburg for recreational purposes.... :D


I know Illesheim very well - it's about 60 km from where I live!

[Mike Goble]

Hello Guys,

my name is Martin, I recently turned 45 and I live in the beautiful state of Bavaria in Germany.

English is not my native language so I hope I don't get hanged here if I misspell a word...


Welcome to the place, Martin.

I've never been to Bavaria, but I do own one.

Don't worry about getting hanged, it doesn't hurt and after you're really well hung you can apply to be a moderator....

[chevyii]

By the way, what are you guys paying for gasoline in Europe?
Tom
Suffolk,Va

[novalicious]

@chevyii
about 7.97u.s.d. a gallon :mad:

[novavetteguy]

Hey, if you ever come to Nürnberg let me know, maybe we can meet for some gearhead talk and/or a drink!

Man! What I would give for some Schnitzel mit pomme frites und a dunkel vitzen....:rolleyes::(

[65-SD]

WilKommen zu StevesNovaSite. :yes: I bin auch in Deutchland gewazen (sp?) Meine Uhr-uhr-gross konnen von Deutchland.

Maybe we need a Germany Section at Steves. :rolleyes:

[Nova Jed]

Check out that Orange and Black Beauty!

[Ozzy]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

[mrrepodude]

Greetings Martin, welcome aboard.

So, where are you exactly??? I lived in Schwabach about 16 km's south og Nuemberg back in 83-86.


p.s. sure would love some schnizel and a rack of Tucker bier:D

after all NPHNP is what this site is all about:yes:


Jim

[1quik69]

Welcome aboard. I just happen to be drinking a Becks beer at the moment. My wife buys every kind of import beer she can find. Germany sure has some good beer. As was stated in an earlier post, I think it is great that 2 guys who like Novas find out they're that close together.

[The Big Al]

Welcome.

I would love to stretch a Nova out on the Autobahn!

WOW!!!!

[novavetteguy]

I spent two years in Bavaria, (1985-1987, US Army).


So, where are you exactly??? I lived in Schwabach about 16 km's south og Nuemberg back in 83-86.

Not trying to hyjack the thread:o, but WOW!:eek: Our time overlapped! I was in Wurzburg.

And I agree, sure could go for that schnitzel!:yes:

[candii]

Hallo I live in Texas but I am German.So wie geht es dir? Well I just bought a 75 Nova.My uncle lives in Bayern.Have great time here.Tschuss Barbel

[novanutcase]

Welcome Martin! You seem to have grown a fan club rather quickly! :yes:

John

[Ozzy]

I just happen to be drinking a Becks beer at the moment. My wife buys every kind of import beer she can find. Germany sure has some good beer.

Once you'd layed your hands on a REAL German beer you would never ever touch Beck's again, believe me!

[Ozzy]

Welcome Martin! You seem to have grown a fan club rather quickly! :yes:

John

I KNOW!!!! Isn't it amazing how many Americans have been over here in "my" small country? :germany:

Well, actually it's not THAT small.... It's at least 3/4 the size of Texas... :D

Thanks again guys for making me feel so welcome here! :thumbsup:

[Canter]

Willkommen auch von einem gebürtigen Unterfranken.

Nice to see another german here!

[bartsl79]

Welcome Martin

Tom

[Mindgame]

Welcome. Ich Bin Craig. i would try more Deutsch but I'm in my 3rd year of it in HS and 'm no to good at it haha. Awesome, i love see our Nova's in other country's.