Decoding the RAREST 70's Nova SS in the World! | Carlisle GM National's 2023

It's fantastic to see a young guy so knowledgeable about car's that were built long before he was born. Great job dude!

Gotta say…you do a fantastic job on this video explaining year to year changes and options.

On the 71 those aren't ladder bars but they're called traction bars or old school slapper bars. Excellent explanation of the novas 👍

It's encouraging to see a young guy so knowledgeable about the cars that we "white hairs" loved so much. Great job, keep those videos coming!

Man! This dude knows his details. I never knew there were 28 coils on the heavier hood springs vs 26

Nice to hear and see the respect shown to these beautiful cars.. Well done young man 👍

My uncle has a 1970 Nova SS 396 L78 375 hp. Has owned it 50 years. It has bench seat, column shift, radio delete & steel wheels with dog dish hubcaps. 👍

Don't forget the smaller turn signal/parking lights in the '68 and '69 front bumper. The '70 has Buick Road Wheels rather than proper Magnum 500s.

Great video but I have a few clarifications: 1:02 Disc brakes were optional on all Novas in 1968 so, yes, an SS could have disc brakes however, finned front drums were standard on the SS while non-SS had non-finned front drums. 2:02 the tail light trim panel was not unique to the SS. It was standard on SS Novas but it was also optional on non-SS Novas (minus the SS emblem) as part of the ZJ2 Custom Exterior package. 3:58 Fender Louvers. Yes, they were on 1969 and 1970 only but not all 1969 and 1970 Novas had them. They were optional or part of another package. For 1969-70 SS Novas or standard Novas with the ZJ2 Custom Exterior package, the louvers were body color with chrome edges. Non-SS 1969-70 Novas with the ZJ5 Exterior Decor package got fender louvers that were completely body color and no chrome. Non-SS 1969-70 Novas without either package had no fender louvers. 4:52 The K does not technically denote a Super Sport Nova. The K denotes the L48 350 4-bbl engine. But, because that engine was only available in the Super Sport, you can deduce that it’s a Super Sport. That may be picking nits but the K is just the engine code. 6:50 the console and gauges were not part of the SS package. Neither were the bucket seats. All were optional on an SS and all were optional on non-SS Novas as well. 7:00 the M21 was the close ratio 4-Speed. The M20 and M22 were wide ratio 4-speeds with the M20 being standard duty and the M22 being heavy duty. 8:16 the “hatchback hutch” was an option you could dealer order for 1973-up hatchback Novas. 8:30 if that’s a 1971 Nova then it’s NOT a big block car. 1970 was the last year for a big block Nova. 9:13 That is a 1966 Nova, not 1967. 1966 had all bright headlight bezels while 1967 has the grill extend into the headlight bezels. Also, the L79 350 Hp engine with the dual snorkel air cleaner was 1966 only. The L79 in 1967 has a different intake (iron vs aluminum in ‘66), a open element air cleaner and was rated at 325 hp. Again, great video. I just wanted to clarify some small details. Happy Motoring!

I am just blown away, With your knowledge and explain it everything with these fantastic rare Chevy vehicles thank you

I love Nova's they are one of my favorite muscle cars . They are always underappreciated. When I was a little kid my parents had one. I thought it had the coolest sound like a monster. Lol

Great video. Love the way you explain and tell the differences on each year

A lot of great info! I myself am a stickler for knowing details and answering questions on what year cars are. Very nice video, thanks for sharing!

Very knowledgeable young man The only thing that I heard wrong was when he was talking about the white 71 and said super sports had 12 bolt rear ends My 69 from the factory was ordered by the salesman with 10 bolt 308 gears I’m sure he didn’t know exactly what he was doing and at the time neither did I Great video young man!!!

The first '68 SS you showed is missing something that my '68 Nova SS had. On the bottom of each of the front fenders, just in front of the doors, it had an "emblem" about 8 inches long that said "SUPER SPORT" on it. The '68 Nova came with a 3 spoke steering wheel. Not sure if that one is original. The one in my SS was a colored plastic.

8:20. That trunk tent was indeed a dealer option, called the “Hatchback Hutch”. Also available for Vegas.

Totally awesome report! I love GM cars from the mid 60's to 1971. I'm in my 70's now and I'd prefer a car with an automatic trans and taller gears.

Nice tour of beautiful cars. I'm an old guy and lived all the muscle Chevy cars in real time. I grew up in south Kansas City and Dickie Harrells shop was a 2 mile bicycle ride away. I would see cars being offloaded and parked in the side lot awaiting modification. I also went to school with Dickie's daughter Valerie.

Wow! That was great! Very knowledgeable young man! I was never a fan of Nova ‘s body style change at 68 and on. 1967 is my favorite, but you made me really appreciate the 68 and on.

Brotha you are bad ass and thank you for the way you explain the difference and on years...im not quick on learning but i was able to keep up , down to the 26-28 count of springs on hoods WOW...!!! I lnow im older than you but your my big brother...!!!😎🤙🏽