![]() The square and rectangle design dash of the era remains but the original cluster has been replaced with a bevy of Autometer gauges for some pizazz. A smooth Camel and lighter ribbed tan vinyl bench seat is in front in and a bench in the back, the driver's lower cushion shows some cracking of the vinyl with slight tearing noted. The door panels use molded Camel vinyl with inset embossments along with chrome for the cranks and actuators. In true mid 1970's form, a Camel Tan vinyl interior and square and rectangle design abounds inside. A single exhaust pipe peeks out behind the driver's rear tire and deep-dish body color painted wheels with poverty caps adorn the 4 corners. A slightly raked rear roofline is within this 1979 design and rolls down from the sloping trunk lid and gently to the rear taillight panel with the shiny and pristine rear bumper below. All remaining trimmings are shiny including both the driver and passenger's door mirrors. A few inclusions and inconsistencies are seen in the paint, but no invasive rust is noted. All the while the entire body is bathed in the factory hue of Beige. ![]() Turning the corner to the front quarter and highlighting the beltline is a snazzy chrome rub strip that starts with the Nova script emblem then continues on as a thin spear and runs to the back of the rear quarter panels. However, for the beginner collector this car is a perfect way to wet one's feet without emptying the savings and 401K accounts.įor 1979, a now chromed egg crate grille with a shiny bumper framing it below leads the way. By this time the muscle car look was gone from the exterior and with a mild-mannered powertrain keeping operating and insurance costs lower. This one with a fresh replacement 250ci inline 6-cylinder inserted, a 3-speed automatic, and factory air conditioning. More than a few collectors gladly ignore models from the 1980s and insist the Nova met its demise in the 70s.įor consignment, a 1979 Chevrolet Nova sedan in true grocery getting style. The fourth generation lasted until 1979, but the Nova made an unexpected return in 1985. By 1977, production ended on the Nova SS, and sales plummeted, especially in the shadow of other new Chevy releases. In 1976, the Nova's 262 cubic-inch engine was replaced by a new 305 cubic-inch eight-cylinder engine, as part of the Gold Medalist package, designed in honor of the 1976 Olympic Games. Because of emissions concerns, the 1975 Novas were equipped with catalytic converters to reduce emissions, disc brakes were a required safety feature, as were steel-belted radial tires. Due to additional regulations, the 1975 Nova now came standard with mechanical changes to the brakes, suspension, and tires. The Fourth…and Almost Final Generation…1975-1979. Entry Level Classic/Reliable Drivetrain/Factory AC/Jasper 250ci I6/Well Kept
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