1975 Nova

I picked up this very clean 75 nova at auction and im surprised at how much i like it.

[@n8ux1963]

I know that yellow. Back in the late 70's I owned a 1973 Vega. The front fenders rusted out (yes boys and girls, back in the day, if you lived north of the mason/dixon line, you could watch Vegas rusting). I replaced them with fenders from a Canary Yellow vega parts car. My very yellow fenders on my very green Vega made it easy to find in mall parking lots. That Nova sure looks like an ex-government vehicle. Long time since I heard a car go by sounding more like an air hose than a motorized vehicle :-) Strangely it brings back good memories.

[@jameswilson3554]

A lot of people dont realize what a drag ride those make they hook up so well with a couple little tricks. Love it thanks for posting.

[@isaacitllbefine7231]

Thanks for watching

[@user-zr8ns1yz1t]

Can you make a video with the 75 Nova drive audio from the engine!

[@user-zr8ns1yz1t]

It should really nice classic

[@butchgarner3911]

My high school car was a 75 Nova and I have looked forever for one to tinker with! I had N50 15's on the back E60 14's on the front with the 262 underneath the hood... but back to looking for one....there are none out there! you can find the rust piles that are left from them. Great video and thank you for sharing!! you got to talking about the motor feeling bigger, I changed out the intake and put a 4bbl on here and she would fly, man the memories....

[@EverydayLayman]

My grandpa had a '72 with the factory options sticker on the window. lol Gave it to my mom and the rest is history, unfortunately. That car brings back a lot of memories for me.

[@EverydayLayman]

I'd be interested in seeing what the inside of the engine looks like after all this time. Can't believe how mint that is. Good find! Slap some American Racing Wheels on it.

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: Power steering was included when you got a V8. The automatic was a separate option. I ordered my red 1976. Walked in wanting a base 6 cylinder car, drove out with a V8 Auto, PS, PB, Air conditioned car with AM/FM. Salesman talked me into a better car, and he was right, it was nicer. Mine was a full wheel cover car, where I lived people would steal any styled wheels anyway. Was a great car. I wish I still had it.

[@phuku240]

Got this straight out of Grandma's garage...cane style umbrella and classic horrible seat cover still in the back lol . I'm sure the bible under the seat was really what the car was used for church and going to the grocery store...nice find !

[@milanseth5202]

I had a 75 Nova with a straight six, really easy to work on and a lot of fun.

[@johncooper9976]

I had a 72 Nova way back in the day. I was young and dumb, and sold it. I like the 75. I would drive. And keep it.

[@derickmitchell9852]

Keeper! If the engine ever fails, LS, just saying. I hope you have this car twenty years from now.

[@frankzimmerman1133]

Nice Nova ,,i had 6 Novas ,,myself ,,loved to work on that style of engine ,,,Keep up the cars Ike ,,love the old cars ,,u bring back good memories for me ,,Thank You

[@jasondonaho1685]

I had 2 78's!! One 4 door and a 2 door. I loved them both.

[@dougsnova1]

Radio delete is a rare option. Just use a Bluetooth speaker and your phone for jams.

[@turbolivesinmyheart6328]

I sold a radio delete plate on eBay while back for like 75 bucks.

[@terryjean91565]

My first car was a 70....LOVE Novas!!!!

[@cootersgarage4408]

Really nice car. Enjoyed visiting you and John at Pate swap meet. Thanks again for the autographed shirt right off your back.

[@ryan14r95]

bryan terrell I got a Briggs and Stratton side cover signed

[@davidkastin4240]

Nice Nova. I always like this style of them

[@superdave626dc47]

I had an olive green color of the exact same make and model. Mine had the straight six. Great car. Had mine in 90.

[@77nizzova53]

I'm still driving my 1977 concours 22 years after I bought it!!!

[@ups3357]

My parents had a 1976 nova , I can remember my dad replaced the water pump on it a couple times he wasn't happy. It only had a small 6 cylinder in it. Yours is much nicer great car

[@steverosenberger8671]

Isaac having all of those keys hanging off the ignition will in time loosen up the ignition switch. I had that happen to me after several years having the keys that way.

[@83cjwest]

70s style cragars and glass pack dual exhaust. Keep it period correct

[@janeames1513]

or some old slots

[@mackchannel6348]

Had that same car with the automatic on the floor and the two bucket seats and the 5.7L V8--way too much car for 16 year old Mack. Still want one. Nice score there and seems like a real nice cruiser. Even though that's only got the 4.3L plant in it, it moves out because it's so light. I remember when I put the narrow pedal down with the 5.7L it moved out with authority.

[@n4pwx]

Nice Nova Isaac. It is the type of car that Grandma would go to church in and to the store and let it set the rest of the time. You really have a jewel there. And the bible came with it. I would say you have been blessed. Lucky, Lucky, Lucky.

[@SchnelleKat]

I had a 1976 Nova with Rallyes 250 6-Cyl, and a 3-Spd Saginaw Was a nice car Rusted so badly though I wish it was a 78-80 Pontiac Phoenix I love those 75 Is correct first-year, It was 75-79 That goes for the Pontiac, Buick, Olds & Chevy versions. Sometime in 77, they changed the Dash to Cluster Gauges and that went until 1979. For saying that, Please Cherish this car it truly is an Uncommon & Rare Survivor.

[@iceman308]

LOVE IT!!! I had just graduated high school in '73 and I remember seeing one just like it at the local chevy dealership. Same color of darker yellow. Definitely a keeper.

[@MetalMania899]

So cool that you got one of these. I have the Oldsmobile version of this car with a rebuilt Olds 355 with a cam, headers, and a 3000 stall converter. These are very underrated cars and a lot of fun.

[@Rlotpir1972]

Omega.

[@stephenschoeff]

I like your videos because you have love for the cars most people have forgotten.

[@dadsvespa]

Nice survivor ! My older sister bought the very same car brand new ! Great little V8. She still talks about how much she loved it. Peace !

[@nickmartin7024]

That car has a better interior option then most with the faded plad seats

[@sswain833]

Man I see this car around all the time, its a pretty car

[@rustyspoons992]

Nice! I have a 78 with a 400 SBC. Pro tip: if you cut 1.5 coils off the front springs, its sits real pretty. I love mine, ita such a good cruiser. Mine started life as base coupe V8 with an optioned 350. Whoever owned it knew what these cars could be since the only option it has is the 350. Manual steering, manual brakes, column shift, cardboard headliner, cloth bench, no radio, no AC.

[@Wooley689]

What a nice Gem you found there.

[@stevenholland9984]

I used to have one the same exact color too wow I miss that car

[@davekauffman8727]

Sweet ride bro, maybe it's a real blessing, it had a Bible in it! I remember my dad's 76 Nova, I was a kid and just learning about things, but it looked a lot like yours. Got yourself a winner Isaac!

[@phantomcorsair8476]

Put dual exhaust, ss1 rally wheels, flowmaster exhaust on it tune the engine with a holley 4 barrel and you have a daily-sleeper.

[@philiprowney]

All that and spray bright orange! PS chrome those ss1's ;0)

[@bigpapatyr0ne732]

Bullshit. Lmao a stock concours would cream that setup.

[@phantomcorsair8476]

@@philiprowney OH YEAH;)

[@janeames1513]

a 4 bbl carb doesn't make up for displacement...it's the smallest v8 chevy ever made if i remember correctly..i had a small 268 v8 in a old malibu wagon and that thing was doggy as hell...i can't see a 262 doing anything impressive other than just cruising...ss1 wheels are also a no go...with a car that old it deserves some slots or craegers ...from a old wrench head of 30 years i can say you know not what you talk about

[@phantomcorsair8476]

@@janeames1513 I knew a guy who tuned and modified a 235 Blue Flame 6 and got 400 hp out of it. hydraulic lifters, three Rochester 2 barrels, extra heavy valve springs, race tuned headers, custom intake manifold, lumpy long duration cam , and last but not least, electronic ignition and a tremic 6spd. This setup was put into a hot rod and it accelorates like a bat out of hell. I am a gear head myself and know from experiance that sometimes, there IS a replacement for displacement: supercharging, tuning, and nitrous.

[@jameslanore4904]

I like it! These big bumper cars are coming into their own! Ive had my born yellow ,is yellow and will always b yellow 75 Nova for 25yrs ,originally a 350,now a 383,700R4 and 3.73s,its a ball!Had a great time on last years HRPT, Good Luck with yours!Drop it,Big wheels,Duals👍

[@craigsasscer4994]

My first car was a two door 75 nova like that, It started off with a 250 straight six, but I picked up a an unmarked Nova cop car and dropped that cop motor 350 in my two door. Second fastest car in the school parking lot. Second only to my buddy's 66 k-code mustang gt. My second car was a 78 two door straight six with a three on the tree. Suprisingly quick, especially off the line. Great torque!

[@joekingrey1423]

She's sweet! I love it...and I agree, a nice exhaust and a nice set of wheels and tires then krooz it!!!

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

My friend had one with the same engine. Added a small 4 bbl, headers, and a mild cam and it would get up and go. Also had Cragar SST's. It's a great car!

[@marksmithson1414]

That is a cool ride. Need a 4bbl carb on it. And dual exhaust.

[@Bespelled22]

This was my first car. Mine had the inline 6 (105 HP) I had 50's on the back and air shocks. It wasn't very fast but it was fun.

[@joshdegraw3464]

Had a buddy that built one of those little V8 for his S10. Ran really nice. Wasn't neck snapping power but ran well. I believe he did a cam, headers, aluminum intake, 4 barrel carb and 3 inch daul exhaust flowmasters

[@burdman1954]

i bought a brand new monte carlo in 78 with that 262 in it..with in one month i put a small cam in it,headers,duel exhaust and a edelbrock manifold and a holly 600 carb..more then doubled the horse power..still was not a lot but at least it would spin the tires...lol

[@malcolmdavis506]

G'day Isaac what a nice little car a pitty they painted it ,it's quiet ,runs nice another one to the collection well done . it has the power to knock over the camera but.

[@reygar]

Beautiful car in excellent condition!!! I hope you don't chop it up too bad. This one's a keeper!!! On second thought, maybe a 383 with a built 700R4 and a 3:36 posi 12 bolt, and the dual exhausts but that's it!! lol!!

[@seanwingate5734]

Went with my father to pick ours up in Camden NJ in 1975. My Dad ordered a 350 with posi rear four door AM radio.

[@arthursmith5409]

No one beat on this car. You can build it and option out what you want. Grocery getter or new electronic engine and stick shift.

[@markssmallengines3542]

That's beautiful. A nice duel exhaust is all it needs.

[@toddtedder5095]

My first car was a 78 Nova. Red with red interior. 56k miles, bought out of a wrecking yard for $250

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Usually the 'SHHhhhhh..."shows a plugged catalytic converter.That is an Awesome find.Someone ordered the very minimum in options, to get good transportation.I'd love to have one.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

I had a '77,with the straight 6 and really loved it.

[@WBatte1]

The cars with the 262 v8 usually had a 3.55:1 or 3.73:1 gear ratio as opposed to the 2.73:1 or 3.08:1 that came with the bigger engines . This is probably why it feels like it has a little more power. I like the rally wheels but wouldn't mock you for changing them . It's a nice car. You did good.

[@erinhill9898]

I drove a new 262 Nova in 1975, right after driving a 350. The 262 felt to be more power than the 350; it did indeed have a 3.42:1 while the 350 was a 2.73.

[@djshnibz]

My grandpa and great grandpa both had one of these. My grandpa’s was the same color!

[@ronaldmiller2740]

Isaac - I hope your feeling much better! god bless... I love the Nova, ENGINE size wow..

[@bugulater]

I didn't know they still made the 262 V8 in 75. I have always thought the 283 replaced it. I love this Nova!

[@adamr9215]

Johnny Knockinrod You are thinking of the 265. This was one of the smaller v8’s that had a short run in the 70’s. The original sbc, the 265 was replaced with the 283, then the 327. Then they made a later 327 with larger main journals. It got a longer stroke and became the 350.

[@obiepelc940]

Damn Ike winner winner chicken dinner You scored on this one brother

[@DewingItASAP]

that is the ugliest car i have ever seen

[@1980bwc]

@@DewingItASAP It looks better than your bicycle.

[@DewingItASAP]

@@1980bwc Naw, my bicycle is way better lmao 318 904 dodge bicycle my guy

[@nicholasyoder]

I just bought one yesterday it’s light blue and looks show room clean

[@jamesdodd8731]

What a great find! I wished my 78 rally nova looked and drove like your car.

[@obiwan1062]

Really nice car. Hook it up with some nice rims and tires and a dual exhaust. Thanks for sharing

[@michiganprepared]

Even your camera thought that pass by was pretty pathetic!!! Lol. Just playing... awesome car man!!

[@alangee79010]

Besides a 250 straight six with a 3 in the tree, that was pretty bare bones. 4.3 liter V8 was used into the early 90's. It was a weird variant of a motor as the V6 4.3 was better IMHO. Nice find for an older person's car.🏁🏁🏁

[@TheSouthdownband]

i had a old 76 Monza with the 4.3L (262) i put a nice cam,intake, 60 overed the block and had the heads shaved .030 then port and polished them, and slapped a holly 600 double pumper on top and that car would rock and roll, these little engines can be hopped up pretty good to be fun little toys, but there is a quick limit due to the 90 degree pushrods and stuff, but still can easily get up to just under 300 flywheel hp without a ton of money and they are bulletproof! nice solid Nova just the worse years they made them 75-76 the square frontend ruined them lol

[@rplourde6045]

Sweet ride ! I had a 79 Malibu It had that tiny small block . 350 bolted right up It

[@Ozzypup1]

Nice car looks like a great cruiser.

[@Amunrad]

Good find! Used to have an older Nova - was a very good car!

[@nitroburninfunnybong4065]

your going to love this car Ike.. these years are lighter than the older ones and they ride smoother and corner better... put a sbc 350 vortec in it and it will be a beast.. i have a 79 for a daily driver

[@isaaclang6031]

My first car was a 75 in 89, had it for 18 years. The heart of it beats on in my 72 C20.

[@jonnybgood1079]

Love your videos. And the old cars. A little fluid film on the hinges we'll stop that.

[@SIXPACFISH]

I think the 262 V8 was basically only in dealership "Loss Leader" cars. The extremely cheap stripped car that they advertised to get you in the door. Then they hard sell you on a loaded car that cost a lot more. That is a perfect car for the Hot Rod Power Tour.

[@Slane583]

That's a nice little Nova, I like the light Banana Yellow. It looks like it has been well cared for. Such a car would be a pile of rust if found around here. As for engine I was hoping it was a 327 in disguise. :)

[@mcpeake78]

Looks good isaac nice find.

[@roadwarrior1450]

I'm a big Nova Fan Owned a 73 with a 250 6cyl 3 on the tree, 77 250 6cyl Auto. And a 79 250 6cyl Auto I believe the 262 was the base V8 then the 350 Nice ride.

[@abandonedwayamoon8749]

I'm not into this gen but I love this car and for it to have the 262 that's something different so I like that and it's so clean I wish I had that I will hopefully be able to find something similar !

[@davidcreamer1967]

My first car was a 1975 Nova! I miss that car. I sold it in 1999. The body was rusted out, but the engine ran great. 275,000 miles!

[@jeepcollector91]

That is one clean Nova. I wish my '70 Nova was in that good of condition. Mine has just over 43,000 miles on the odometer but it is pretty much junk. I haven't had it registered since 1996.

[@webmastersof]

Nice find! I actually owned one the same year over 30 years ago but mine was red and had a 350 v8. Man that thing was F A S T!

[@613Builds]

sweet ride man. thumbs up.

[@jbird3223]

Nice find! Keep it.

[@scotfirehamer4247]

Nice find I probably would’ve picked it up too

[@sabrom]

Nice find great potential.

[@badhat1973]

My first car was a 1970 Nova SS. 4 barrel 4 speed with a posi track rear end. I worked and saved all summer then bought her on my 18 birthday.

[@mingusbreeze]

Nice whip, man. Thanks for showing us a sweet ride.

[@jblow530]

Wow, that driver door sounds SOLID! Great find Isaac! Love the disco cars!

[@brandonsmith2048]

Nice find buddy very straight

[@redskool8498]

kool clean car ... i had a 72 and my dad had a 74 .. have fun with it .. †

[@wesrowlee1667]

Love it I have a 75 Monza with the 262

[@Mike-xt2ot]

Hey Isaac i had a 77 rally nova back in 1984 and it wasnt that clean when i purchased it!!! That is sweet.

[@epyisc182]

It's got that vacuum cleaner exhaust note.😄 ..i remember it well

[@paulbrosco281]

nice cruiser...great shape

[@rexhorning5994]

Coil overs under the rear to lift the back end up a little. Wider wheels all the way around. Slots will match the era. Definitely duel exhaust!

[@johnweisinger7390]

Don't underestimate the 4.3. V8. I had a 80 Olds Cutlass with the 4.3 V8 and dual glasspacks. It would scoot pretty good. Even did respectable burnouts.

[@butchs.4239]

Nice ride. I believe a windshield defogger is legally required so the heater would be standard equipment.

[@therealhotdog]

had a 262 1975 Chevy nova great power ran her 120 mph no problem

[@markasmith9452]

That's such a cool car back when I was in high school a friend of mine had one. I tell you what it make a nice hot rod

[@BillyBob-os7kr]

Needs a 350 with Dual exhaust

[@elviscree3486]

8 inch vette rally’s white letters would look awesome

[@atom_________6815]

if the impact strip bothers you so. peel it off and paint a black stripe just wide enough to cover the paint foul up. and you can always put a earlier front end on it to make it appear older.

[@johnlinebarger5531]

I had a yellow 75. I liked the little car quite a bit. Mine was an AC car and had radio. Same interior.

[@bigkev0350]

It’s like a Aussie LX hatchback Holden Torana like in my profile pic, tuff looking beast mate very tidy

[@joshuarogers5233]

Super clean 👍

[@60EFFIE]

White letter “big/little” rubber would look nice on those stock wheels. Cool car! Even better with dual pipes and some engine mods!

[@1320gearhead]

I knew when you smiled after saying it had a huge V8 that it was a 262. I knew that they put 262 v8's in some nova's and Monza's. I used to have a monza that was originally equiped with a 262. I still have a fender badge that says 4.3 litler v8 that came off that car.