Equipment
L78 396/375hp, Turbo 400 transmission, column shift, bench seat, hub caps, Polyglas tires.
Condition
Documented by Jerry MacNeish. Represented as matching numbers. Paint is time capsule quality. It looks fresh, almost new. The engine compartment has been meticulously detailed. Scratching can be seen on the driver side window trim. The interior is intact and shows minimal wear. A template for other Novas being restored.
Market commentary
This was one of the most pleasing cars in Mecum's Monterey auction, a choice, largely original, rare real muscle car with big power in a compact -- not even mid-sized -- chassis. For an auction that highlights its muscle the bid here is less than half what the car was worth; the bidders missed an opportunity.