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KNOWN AS “SUPER NOVA,” THIS 1970 CHEVROLET NOVA WILL

STARSTRUCK
LIGHT UP THE BLOCK IN PALM BEACH

1970 CHEVROLET NOVA CUSTOM COUPE - NO RESERVE

In 1962, the Chevy II hit the U.S. market as a back-to- Little did Chevrolet know that these cars would be
basics compact family car. At the time, Americans were restored, modified and “souped-up” for years to come.
buying small vehicles, and Chevrolet wanted in on the Today, Novas are among the most sought-after vehicles
action. Thus, a star was born. by muscle car enthusiasts worldwide.
Because the Chevy II was targeted to compete with Ford’s This 1970 Chevrolet Nova, powered by an LS3 V8 engine
new Falcon compact, Chevrolet kept the car simple, rated at 650hp backed by a Stage-7 4L60 automatic
effective and inexpensive. It was offered as a 2-door transmission, was built by Customs by Bigun for JRi
coupe, 2-door or 4-door sedan, and station wagon. The Shocks to debut at the SEMA Show. It’s easy to see
Nova was an up-level trim option that was also available why this particular car was nicknamed “Super Nova,”
in a convertible top version. a reference to one of the most powerful astronomical
events in outer space.
Once the muscle car craze took off in 1967, Detroit’s
Chevy II evolved into the Nova SS. This no-expense-spared build is equipped with a complete
Along with its new name, the Nova was equipped Detroit Speed suspension with JRi Hydraulic Ride Height
with a 350ci small-block engine rated at 295hp, along System and the patented JRi JRide electronic damping
with a heavy-duty suspension setup and lots of other control system. For driver convenience, the hydraulics can
performance hardware. be adjusted from inside the car with its JRi suspension
screen housed in the center console.

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