This 1972 Chevrolet Nova Pro Street/Strip Show Cruiser is finished in Red with a Black and Red interior and was restored as a period-correct pro drag vintage racer. It is currently set up to be street-driven while retaining true vintage racing heritage. The car is powered by a vintage Corvette-based 301ci stroker engine (283-based), paired with a Turbo 350 Automatic transmission built by JW Performance. The build includes extensive upgrades throughout, with receipts included.

Exterior
* Red exterior paint with Black Stripes
* Stage 2 base-coat / clear-coat finish
* Zero rust
* Straight body
* Fiberglass hood
* Fiberglass trunk lid
* All-new Chrome
* Classic Cragar SS wheels
* New Street Radials
* Full stainless steel exhaust system

Interior
* Black and Red interior
* Scat Racing seats
* Simpson seat belts
* Hurst Competition shifter
* Auto Meter Phantom gauges
* Entire car re-wired with American Autowire components

Mechanical
* Vintage Corvette-based 301ci engine (283 stroker), fully balanced
* Turbo 350 Automatic transmission built by JW Performance
* 11:1 pistons
* Ported power pack heads
* Aluminum intake
* Duntov camshaft
* 2,000 stall converter
* Shift kit
* 4.10 posi rear gears
* World Industries upper and lower tubular control arms
* Drag shocks
* Close-ratio power steering
* Frame connectors
* CalTrac traction bars
* Ladder bar over mono leaf suspension
* Four-wheel disc brakes

Modifications
* Period-correct pro street / strip vintage racer build
* Fiberglass hood and trunk lid
* Complete rewire using American Autowire components

Maintenance & Vehicle History
This Nova was restored with extensive upgrades throughout and includes stacks of receipts documenting the investment in the build. Everything is fresh, sorted, and ready to enjoy. It is described as having the paint and body restored to perfection. The vehicle is currently missing the wipers or wiper motor and backup lights; all other lights and driving functions work as they should. There are numerous period-correct performance parts and extras. The car is located in Florida.

🧠 Did You Know?
The 1972 Chevrolet Nova represented the final year before tightening emissions regulations and insurance pressures began to reshape America’s compact performance cars. Part of the third-generation Nova (1968–1974), the ’72 model retained its clean, squared-off styling and lightweight platform that made it popular with both street drivers and drag racers. Engine options ranged from the economical 250ci inline-six to V8s including the 307ci, 350ci, and the top-performing 350ci L48, though 1972 marked the industry-wide switch from gross to net horsepower ratings, making power figures appear lower despite little mechanical change. Available with manual or automatic transmissions and offered in coupe and sedan, the 1972 Nova struck a balance between practicality and performance—earning a lasting reputation as one of Chevrolet’s most versatile and mod-friendly classics.

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