November 24, 2024

Precision Meets Muscle: The Classic 1972 Chevy Nova and Its Exciting 4-Speed Experience

355-Powered 1972 Chevrolet Nova 4-Speed

This 1972 Chevrolet Nova boasts a vibrant yellow exterior adorned with striking black stripes, while the interior features comfortable gray cloth upholstery. Powering this classic is a replacement 355ci V8 engine mated to a Muncie four-speed manual transmission, with a 4.11:1 Positraction rear differential ensuring excellent performance.

Equipped with a set of 14″ five-spoke wheels, this Nova also features front disc brakes, chrome bumpers, a cowl-induction hood, bucket seats, an aftermarket steering wheel, a Hurst shifter, and a Kenwood AM/FM/cassette stereo system.

355-Powered 1972 Chevrolet Nova 4-Speed

The car was reportedly repainted in Yellow with black stripes as part of a refurbishment said to have been completed in 2015. Exterior features include a cowl induction hood, chrome bumpers, dual side mirrors, mud flaps, “Nova” badging, and a dual-exit exhaust.

355-Powered 1972 Chevrolet Nova 4-Speed

The 14″ five-spoke polished wheels wear tires measuring 195/60 up front and 245/60 out back. Stopping power is provided by front disc brakes with rear drums, and traction bars are installed on the rear axle.

355-Powered 1972 Chevrolet Nova 4-Speed

The cabin features bucket seats upholstered in gray cloth joined by a black dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Woodgrain trim lines the door panels, and additional equipment includes a floor-mounted Hurst shifter, glovebox, and a Kenwood AM/FM/cassette stereo.

355-Powered 1972 Chevrolet Nova 4-Speed

The aftermarket three-spoke steering wheel fronts a 120-mph speedometer, column-mounted Sunpro 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 58k miles, approximately 100 of which have been added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown.

355-Powered 1972 Chevrolet Nova 4-Speed

The replacement 355ci V8 breathes through a Holley 750cfm four-barrel carburetor and is equipped with World Product cylinder heads, tubular headers, and a polished intake, alternator, valve covers, and pulleys. The seller notes that the oil was changed in October 2021.

355-Powered 1972 Chevrolet Nova 4-Speed

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Muncie four-speed manual transmission and 4.11:1 Positraction rear differential. Additional underside images are provided in the gallery below.

The Pennsylvania title lists an “Antique Vehicle” brand.

 

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