This 1973 Chevrolet Nova hatchback coupe was purchased new by the seller’s grandmother in California and was inherited by the seller in 1989. It is finished in yellow over black and gray upholstery and is powered by a 350ci V8 linked with a three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission and a Positraction limited-slip differential. Equipment includes power steering, power-assisted front disc brakes, Centerline-style 14″ 5-hole wheels, a Sony CD stereo, an HEI-style distributor, a dual exhaust system, and an Edelbrock intake manifold and four-barrel carburetor. This Nova coupe is now offered at no reserve with a clean Colorado title in the seller’s name.
The car was repainted in yellow approximately 40 years ago and exterior details include round headlights, dual side mirrors, and chrome bumpers and trim. The windshield is cracked and corrosion is exhibited on the roof, hood, hatch, and doors. Paint and body blemishes are displayed in the gallery, and the right door hinge is missing.
The Centerline-style 14″ 5 hole wheels are mounted with Mohave Touring A/S and Hankook Kinergy ST tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is provided by power-assisted front disc and rear drums. The brakes were serviced in 2021, and the seller notes that the suspension requires servicing.
The cabin houses bench seating trimmed in black and gray patterned upholstery along with a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpeting. Amenities include a Sony CD stereo, front three-point seatbelts, and a cabin heater. Wear is exhibited on the front seat, door sill panels, and front carpets, and the front speakers are missing. The seller notes that the heater core leaks.
The two-spoke steering wheel fronts a horizontal-sweep 120-mph speedometer and a fuel-level gauge. An aftermarket tachometer and gauges for coolant temperature and oil pressure have been fitted. The five-digit odometer shows 40k miles on a rolled over odometer.
The 350ci V8 was installed in 1994 and it features an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and intake manifold, and an HEI-style distributor. The fuel pump and carburetor were replaced in 2021 and the seller notes that vapor lock occurs in hot weather. The car was factory-equipped with a 307ci V8. The seller states the car had been driven approximately 110k miles when the engine was replaced.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission and a Positraction limited-slip differential. An aftermarket dual exhaust system has been fitted.
Decoding the body tag reveals the following information:
- Style: 73 1XY17 – 1973 Nova Hatchback coupe
- Body: L 134267 – Van Nuys, California, assembly; production sequence
- Trim: 752 – Black cloth
- Paint: 51 – Light Yellow
Source: One-Family-Owned, 350-Powered 1973 Chevrolet Nova Custom Hatchback at No Reserve
