Fuel-injected V8-Powered 1978 Chevrolet Nova Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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The 1978 Chevrolet Nova marked the fourth year of the fourth-generation model, produced from 1975 to 1979. It was built on GM’s X-body platform, and featured a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, a 111” wheelbase, and a 196” body.

The exterior was characterized by a long, flat hood, a squared-off front fascia with circular headlights, and a chrome grille. Its straight body lines, laid-back windshield, and sloping roofline were aggressive and modern, and its interior offered a bench or bucket seats, a color-coordinated instrument panel, and many convenience and power options.

While this example left the factory with Chevrolet’s economical 250ci inline-six, a swapped-in fuel-injectedV8 and automatic transmission from a mid-1990s B-body provide improved thrust. It’s dressed in dark blue with refreshed black and blue upholstery, changes gears with help from a B&M shifter, and wears aftermarket 14” wheels.

This 1978 Chevrolet Nova Coupe is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in dark blue with black and blue upholstery

• 14” aftermarket wheels

• Swapped-in fuel-injected V8

• Swapped-in 4-speed automatic transmission

• 10-bolt rear end

Factory Equipment

• 2-Door Coupe styling

• Front subframe

• Independent front, leaf-spring rear suspension

• Front disc, rear drum brakes

Modifications

• Fuel-injected V8 from a mid-1990s Chevrolet

• Automatic transmission

• 14” chrome wheels

• B&M shifter

• Custom-upholstered seats

• Aftermarket wheels

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars.

• Paint imperfections

• Rust on wheels

• Interior shows wear

• Radio missing

• Clock inoperable

• Images detailing the condition of the 1978 Chevrolet Nova Coupe are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

This 1978 Chevrolet Nova Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Information

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   Email: mlowney@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.