This Nova SS was purchased roughly 10 years ago from who he believes is the second owner of the car. Most of the performance work had already been done, but she had been sitting for a few years.
When he got her home, he started going through her to make sure she was road ready.
That included doing the brakes, lines, new gas tank, new 4 bbl carb (QFT - Quick Fuel Technologies), new fuel pump, new water pump, new gaskets on top end of engine, new belts, center link and idler arm, all new fluids, filters, plugs and wires.
The car started out as a 250 6 cylinder car, with a 3 speed auto.
In the early 2000's the engine was pulled a 383 stroker dropped in, Carlquist Competition Engines did the full build.
The block is an M&R Racing block, 4 bolt main, decked; Eagle forged pistons, rods and crank; Comp Cams 294/525 flat tappet; gear drive; AFR aluminum heads, 2.02/1.60, roller rockers, Comp Cams push rods; Black Mountain custom cogged pulleys and belt; Moroso 6 qt oil pan and high flow pump; Headman Headers and 3" stainless exhaust with Force 2 chambered race mufflers; RAM billet flywheel and clutch; M20 4 speed, freshly rebuilt with race gears and Hurst shifter; custom driveshaft and GM 10 bolt, posi - 4.10 gear set; Weld Wheels drag lite rims and BFG TA Radials up front and Mickey Thompson Sportsman drag radials out back - 215/65/15 in front - G60's in back.
There is less than 5000 miles on the engine/driveline, 99,000 on the body.
She was originally white over an Oxblood velour interior, however, the black lower trim was added at some point in time as were the Firebird front buckets.
AutoMeter gauges give feedback as to how the engine is operating.
With a couple of kicks to the gas pedal, she fires right up and with a little coaxing of the throttle, she settles into a heavy, rumbling, crackling idle. She responds quickly to stabs to the gas.
She drives superbly in a straight line ... that's what she was built to do. She accelerates very nicely through the gears and the power disc brakes up front, with drums in back, slow her down sufficiently from quick jaunts up above the speed limit. Power steering makes turning her easier, but she wasn't designed for the curves. Although, for leisurely cruises, she handles fine, she's just not a sports car.
The Firebird buckets are a nice, comfortable touch, with the grey accents working well with the white faced gauges. She's very easy to drive, steering wheel, pedals, shifter, all within easy reach without being uncomfortable. You want to get into it a bit, just lean forward and romp into her. She lifts the front end and plants the power, pushing you back in the seat, due to the tubular frame connectors/stiffeners.
This may not be what most think about when considering a "pro-touring" type of rig, but that's what makes her so much fun.. when was the last time you saw a 1976 Nova SS with 535 HP under the hood, backed by a Muncie 4 speed at the local cars and coffee?
Overall the body is in very good condition, there are a couple of spots of rust in the doors, a small bit of rust on the right, rear wheel well and assorted small nicks and chips, that show the 99K miles the body has on her. Who cares!? get in and just drive the livin bajeezus out of her. If you really do care, fixing these bits won't be too difficult and may be a fun project for father and son.
The engine build alone is worth nearly the asking price on her - $17,800 will bring her home.
Any questions, for several hundred additional photos and video, to schedule a time to see her in person or to make an offer, please don't hesitate to contact me.
