This 1974 Chevrolet Nova hatchback is one of approximately 14,463 examples equipped with the Spirit of America package produced in anticipation of the US bicentennial in 1976. The car is finished in white with red and blue stripes over white upholstery, and power comes from a 350ci V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a black vinyl roof covering, 14″ Rally-style wheels, power steering, power-assisted front disc brakes, a dual exhaust system, air conditioning, a center console, and an AM/FM radio. The car was first delivered to Holstine Motors Inc. of Newton, Kansas, and was acquired by the selling dealer in April 2023. Work since 2022 is said to have included reupholstering the front seats, resealing the valve covers, and replacing the shocks and the brake wear components. This Nova hatchback is offered with a partial build sheet, a window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean Idaho title.
The car was finished from the factory in Antique White (11) and features red and blue stripes, Spirit of America decals, and a black vinyl partial roof covering as well as chrome bumpers, dual Sport side mirrors, and dual chrome exhaust outlets exiting behind each rear wheel. Fading stripes are noted along with corrosion behind each rear wheel on the quarter panels. Close-up images detailing these flaws are provided in the gallery below, along with a selection of paint meter readings.
White-finished 14″ Rally-style wheels wear bright trim rings and center caps and are mounted with 205/70 Sigma Shadow narrow-whitewall tires installed in 2003. Power steering is fitted, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. Brake wear components are said to have been replaced in 2022 along with the shock absorbers. Abrasions and indentations are noted on the wheel trim rings.
The front bucket seats were reupholstered in white vinyl in preparation for the sale and are accompanied by a matching fold-down rear bench, a color-coordinated headliner and interior panels, and contrasting red carpeting. Appointments include air conditioning, GM-branded rubber floor mats, a center console, and a period AM/FM radio.
A two-spoke steering wheel frames a 120-mph speedometer and a fuel level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 78k miles, fewer than 100 of which have been added by the selling dealer.
The 350ci L65 V8 was factory equipped with a two-barrel carburetor and was rated to make 145 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. The valve covers are said to have been resealed in 2022.
An aftermarket exhaust system has been added, and additional images showing the condition of the underside are included in the gallery below.
Documentation accompanying the car includes the remains of a build sheet as well as manufacturer’s literature and a window sticker detailing colors, equipment, and initial delivery to Holstine Motors with a $4,527 total price.
The Idaho title lists an “exempt” note in the odometer reading field.
