1971 Chevrolet Nova

The car was refinished in Marina Blue in 2023, and weather stripping and trim were replaced at that time, per the seller. Exterior details include 396 badging, chrome bumpers, and an SS-style hood, grille, and tail panel. There is a scratch on the front bumper, and the paint on the left lower edge of the B-pillar was touched up. Additional blemishes are highlighted in the gallery below. The center taillight section and bumper area are said to have been damaged and repaired under prior ownership.The SS-style 14" wheels are mounted with BFGoodrich Radial T/A white-letter tires measuring 215/70 up front and 245/60 out back. The car has been fitted with Bilstein shock absorbers, Summit Racing rear leaf springs, and a CPP quick-ratio power steering box, front sway bar, tubular front control arms, and front coil springs. The body bushings were also replaced during the refurbishment. Power-assisted slotted front discs and rear drums handle braking.The cabin was refreshed under current ownership with a replacement headliner, dash pad, insulation, door panels, and black vinyl upholstery covering the front and rear bench seats. Equipment includes Vintage Air climate control, a floor-mounted BM shifter, a Painless Wiring harness, lap belts, aftermarket speakers, and a Classic Autosound digital stereo. The seller reports that the trunk pan was also replaced.The three-spoke steering wheel frames a horizontal-sweep 120-mph speedometer and a fuel level gauge. Additional readouts for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and voltage are mounted below the dash.