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When you think “off-road racer,” the 1971 Chevy Nova probably isn’t the first thing to come to mind. However, the “Snortin’ Nortin” will fix that in a hurry. Recently captured on display at the reopened Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, this unique Chevy Nova rocks an impressive array of unique dirt-duty upgrades, not to mention a long history of competition in some of the most prestigious off-road races in the world.
The story of the Snortin’ Nortin Chevy Nova starts with Larry Tunnel and Mick Newton, who sought to enter the rough-and-tumble world of off-road racing with something a little out of the ordinary. Rather than build a pickup or buggy, Tunnel and Newton decided to break from tradition and adapt a 1971 Chevy Nova coupe for SCORE Class 6 competition.
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Even though a 1968-1972 model year Chevy Nova SS was one of the smallest muscle cars ever created by a Detroit automaker, seeing the SS badge up front commands the respect of knowledgeable automotive aficionados to this day. It also brings impromptu dares for street racing, according to legends, but we’re not exactly looking to promote such unsafe shenanigans.
Instead, we believe that it’s always best to have the wagers unfold in the right environment, such as the Byron Dragway in Byron, Illinois. That is exactly where the owner of the
If you're a Chevy Nova fan, you definitely need to check Murder Nova out. It's been terrorizing drag strips for quite a few years now and its all-black appearance would make Batman drool. And it's probably quicker than a Batmobile too.
Chevrolet was rolling a handful of really cool cars in the early 1960s. The Impala, Bel Air, and Chevelle were all hitting dealerships with big power and nice appointments. The Camaro had yet to arrive, but Chevy had the Corvette to rule the performance market. It also had the Nova, a rather boring compact car created to take on the Ford Falcon.