I like Nova’s but have never owed one and my knowledge on them is limited to what I’ve read online. I have an opportunity to buy a ‘73 Nova Custom hatchback. Vin# 1Y17D3Lxxxxxx a van nuys California car he says he bought it from California from the previous owner, he is the 3rd owner and has had it for 7 years.
According to the vin It originally was a inline 6/power glide car and now has a sbc 350/4bbl with a th350 auto.
Not sure what the rear gears are and the owner said he doesn’t know as he just cruises it and has never even done a burnout in it as that will tell you if it is or not, at least that’s the fun way to find out.
Custom paint job, done right, all door jambs and inside hatch area and under hood all painted to match, all weather stripping is good and all trim appears to be intact. He mentioned the front grill is aftermarket.
The car drives as nice as it looks, I wouldn’t says it’s fast, but it has good acceleration and sounds good with dual exhaust.
power disc brakes on the front/rear drums, power steering.
Has a fiberglass cowl hood so he removed the hood springs as it was too much tension for the lighter hood and too hard to close. He has the original springs and hood latch release.
The only issues are the fuel gauge is in-op and the bottom of the door panels, the vinyl is ripping away from rubbing on the sill plates when opening and claiming but nothing major.
Also the front wheels slightly rub something when you make turns and makes some noise but he said it has always done that without any issue as long as he has had it.
Has aftermarket oil pressure and water temp gauges and runs steady at 180 even in the VEGAS heat, and oil pressure is about 15-20 psi at idle and about 40-50 depending on speed while driving and the engine is clean and he says it doesn’t leak at all.
Everything else works, all lights, dash lights signals, and heater/fan works.
He’s recently put 4 new shocks, rear shocks have coil over springs on them, and bushings on the front and rear, new spark plugs, wheels and tires and new fluids all around including the rear axle.
He put a 3rd gen camaro center console which houses and iPad that’s hooked to the stereo which is a nice kenwood setup with subwoofers in hatch area..
He is asking $13,000 USD, I was thinking of offering $11,500 and go from there I was just looking on advice on what you guys think and if it’s worth buying.
Thanks
According to the vin It originally was a inline 6/power glide car and now has a sbc 350/4bbl with a th350 auto.
Not sure what the rear gears are and the owner said he doesn’t know as he just cruises it and has never even done a burnout in it as that will tell you if it is or not, at least that’s the fun way to find out.
Custom paint job, done right, all door jambs and inside hatch area and under hood all painted to match, all weather stripping is good and all trim appears to be intact. He mentioned the front grill is aftermarket.
The car drives as nice as it looks, I wouldn’t says it’s fast, but it has good acceleration and sounds good with dual exhaust.
power disc brakes on the front/rear drums, power steering.
Has a fiberglass cowl hood so he removed the hood springs as it was too much tension for the lighter hood and too hard to close. He has the original springs and hood latch release.
The only issues are the fuel gauge is in-op and the bottom of the door panels, the vinyl is ripping away from rubbing on the sill plates when opening and claiming but nothing major.
Also the front wheels slightly rub something when you make turns and makes some noise but he said it has always done that without any issue as long as he has had it.
Has aftermarket oil pressure and water temp gauges and runs steady at 180 even in the VEGAS heat, and oil pressure is about 15-20 psi at idle and about 40-50 depending on speed while driving and the engine is clean and he says it doesn’t leak at all.
Everything else works, all lights, dash lights signals, and heater/fan works.
He’s recently put 4 new shocks, rear shocks have coil over springs on them, and bushings on the front and rear, new spark plugs, wheels and tires and new fluids all around including the rear axle.
He put a 3rd gen camaro center console which houses and iPad that’s hooked to the stereo which is a nice kenwood setup with subwoofers in hatch area..
He is asking $13,000 USD, I was thinking of offering $11,500 and go from there I was just looking on advice on what you guys think and if it’s worth buying.
Thanks
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