How rare is a Nova SS?

[toyloco]

I remember years ago finding a black 80's Nova for sale with a 4age in it and it said SS on the side. It was sort of rough but cheap. I thought this car was done up this way by a previous owner. So I passed it up thinking it was a hack job.

The other day I got smoked unknowingly by another black 80's Nova with the SS on the side? I was in my truck and loaded down so I couldn't just catch them but I did see them at the next light through some of the other cars.

There is no way it was the same car I almost bought years ago but it looked just like it, just cleaner and with Enkie(sp) Wheels.. A super quick 80's Nova.. What is up with that??

Were there Real Nova SS's with 4AGE's or could it be someones customized sleeper project?

It certainly got me thinking as I never thought about an 80's Nova as a possible candidate for a donor car for my 4AGTE motor..hmmm.

[AVANT]

Yes Nova SS based on the AE82 chassis did exist. It does come with a 4AGE in it.

[freakinbox]

I tried to find one on cardomain.com and I got fed up with trying. But they are real and did have the 4age like AVANT said

[JohnO356]

All I can find:

www.reviewcentre.com/reviews265.html


I found another site earlier, but can't find it again. It said the Corolla Sprint was the Nova in the US. But that was imported for Chevrolet like the Geo. So was it Corolla badged, or was it Chevy badged like the GEO?

[freakinbox]

well gm is good like that but I bet you didn't know the chev cavalier is sold as a toyota cavalier in japan, RHD and everything.

[toyloco]

From what I could see it was black with a red stripe and a coffee can sized exhaust tip... I have been looking for one on the net and find nothing even mentioned about them yet but I certain am interested in learning more about them...

[4Aaron GE]

There is/was such thing as an AE82 Nova SS. AE82 Nova Twincam, yes. The 4AGE they came with were bluetops, so they're quick, but not THAT fast.

[toyloco]

OK, maybe it was no Supercharged MR2 but it certainly squealed away from me like a pig being chased by a farm kid.

All I can say is I never seen an 80's Nova move like that . I want to learn more about them. I seen a few places briefly mention the option but don't offer much of any info. It seems there were an undetermined amount of those made from 87-88? Is that right? I want to find one now.

Thanks

[rice]

aren't novas american muscle cars? chevy nova? i didn't know toyota had nova model? are you sure it wasn't a chevy nova?

[drift_ae86_91]

I actually have an article from road and track with the Chevy Nova Twin Cam, its essentially a ae82 corolla badged a chevy, looks cooler, and the rear end (quarter -back) from the side looks like a gts coupe! i'll find the article and scan right now!

hell, its even got the us spec gts steering wheel, its so fugly..










Happy now? =D

[toyloco]

Holy Twin Cam Nova's Batman.. .. That was the car alright but with different wheels and Exhaust tip..!!!.. Wow.. Now I have to find one... .. I'll be dipped...The things one learns from this Great Website!! Way to come to bat drift_ae86_91..!!! You have made my day..Thanks..

[drift_ae86_91]

not a problem, thank my grandparents that let me take the magazines out of the bathroom they had been in since the 80s

[bryannitro]

all about the 1988 Chevrolet Nova Twin Cam

Original Design: Joint Venture Toyota Corolla notch back AE82.
Years Made:1988 Only.
Options: Black with Red Pin Stripe,Grey Interior,5 Speed or 4 Speed Automatic,A/C,AM/FM radio.
Amount Produced: 3300 From Fremont California (700 Automatics).


I have owned 2 the first one we bought brand new from the dealer for 14k it was totaled we were hit in the rear right quarter panel by a 5.0 Convertible Mustang which was also totaled my new one I bought just recently for $500 but had 280K on the car so the engine,transmission went out now its 110% after $4,400 runs awesome got it to go past 120Mph on the freeway the speedometer wouldn't go any higher.

[JohnO356]

Here's an ad for another if you want it:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/443706698.html

[dakmor]

Oh yes, to clarify, these are not in really any way connected or rleated to Chevrolet Novas of the muscle car years.