“The Sleeper Awakes”

This 1974 Chevrolet Nova SS was purchased new September 22, 1973, exactly 47 years prior to this description writing. The car was purchased new at Bill Gatton Chevrolet-Cadillac of Bristol, TN and optioned as follows: A01 Soft-Ray Tinted Glass, A51 Strato Bucket Seats, C60 Four-Season Air Conditioning, D55 Console, JL2 Power Disc (front) / Drum (rear) brakes, L65 Turbo-Fire V8 Engine, N41 Variable Ratio Power Steering, N17 Special Instrumentation, Z26 Nova SS Equipment, QEB E-70-14 B Belted White Letter Tires, 19F Accent Carpeting – Black, 754 Black Vinyl Trim, 64L Silver Metallic Paint.

Since, the car spent the majority of its life in Tennessee and recently has been treated to a selective style restoration and mechanical refurbishment. The body was stripped to bare metal and repainted to its factory color. The motor is now a 355 CID with a mild cam, high volume oil pump, 4 bolt mains; 4 speed manual transmission and 3.73 posi rear end. New front and rear springs with 2.5 inch lift, new control arms, all new suspension bushings. The carpet is new, along with the door panels, dash pad and visors. The radiator is 4 core with original tanks, new Flowmaster exhaust, new volt, temp, fuel gages, new tach and clock. The car is also equipped with Custom stereo with blue tooth and amplifier in the trunk. The AC has been converted to 134a freon and works. Other highlights include Riddler chrome wheels, Hurst shifter and decal package.

The car is a blast to drive. It pulls strong in every gear, has a great sound and the new suspension components give it a sure footed and confident ride quality. The car has a tone of eyeball and gets attention wherever driven or seen.