LSX Powered ‘72 Nova

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

Our friend Memo brought over the first of a few of his cars we’re going to be shooting. His LSX powered ‘72 Nova which falls into the higher end “working mans build” category. The styling is unique to Memo and this thing makes great power and has an incredibly cool look to it.
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  • @AutotopiaLA
    @AutotopiaLA4 жыл бұрын

    ATLAmerch.com/

  • @jonathanparker5375
    @jonathanparker5375 Жыл бұрын

    This has to be the top three best Nova I’ve ever seen. I love the style.

  • @davidc9135

    @davidc9135

    Жыл бұрын

    💯

  • @kboogie2370
    @kboogie23704 жыл бұрын

    Damn... It was funny him looking at the driver like you can't drive but never said anything except smiled hahaha

  • @bazilwreckerloughead
    @bazilwreckerloughead4 жыл бұрын

    That car is done just right, not too loud, but just loud enough. & Memo seems like a nice guy, humble but at the same time, he knows what he has!

  • @actontreadway1168
    @actontreadway11683 жыл бұрын

    I’m back to leave another comment a year later. This thing is just so right. He just gets it. So sharp.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    3 жыл бұрын

    He does some cool ones. I really like this build

  • @davidc9135

    @davidc9135

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm back for a rewatch too. That black front clip and tail is bold but works real well. Especially going with the gloss black instead of matte.

  • @jamesleathers5488
    @jamesleathers54884 жыл бұрын

    I love it I had a stock 71 Nova SS 350 automatic in the mid 70's. This one is hot as Hell from the bad ass paint to the power and sound it is a great build. Be proud of that one for sure Memo.

  • @unhappygilmore7129
    @unhappygilmore71294 жыл бұрын

    Gotta admit never been a fan of that Nova body style, but this guy made me change my mind. That car is sweet and sounds even better.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know what you mean and I agree. There’s a few I know of being built that are gonna keep changing peoples minds

  • @bigaceboogiewoogie1928
    @bigaceboogiewoogie19284 жыл бұрын

    Sick ass Nova bro. Im feelin that theme

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think so too. Very clean old school cool

  • @genso3065
    @genso30654 жыл бұрын

    i'm an import guy. but, if i have to get an american muscle. the early 70s model nova be it. this is a beauty..

  • @sooooootamad7539

    @sooooootamad7539

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you do get it i would trade you for my import no cap. I'd built the nova as my drift car

  • @majorcurto5418

    @majorcurto5418

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely a beautiful ride. ❤❤❤❤👍🏿

  • @davegerrard6857

    @davegerrard6857

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get the fuck outta here! Lol

  • @DownHillgamer

    @DownHillgamer

    Жыл бұрын

    66 or 67 are the ones for me, I don't like the rear ends on the 70s but all are still bad ass

  • @levisaxen614
    @levisaxen6144 жыл бұрын

    Awesome build. The contrast of black and white and how he used it is truly top notch. Looks like a great build

  • @jonathanparker5375
    @jonathanparker53753 жыл бұрын

    Very tasteful. I love it. I can see this continuing to be a trend.

  • @AllanJ1981
    @AllanJ19814 жыл бұрын

    I love the throaty gutheral growl.... Awesome sound...

  • @djsonfire0001
    @djsonfire00014 жыл бұрын

    Memoe great ride! Great choices on upgrades for your ride! Autotopia is the best!!!

  • @GS-cy8iy
    @GS-cy8iy4 жыл бұрын

    Very cool 😎 I like how the folks in the cts wagon enjoyed the nova also. You know you have something when other car guys want to look at it.

  • @505Tempest
    @505Tempest Жыл бұрын

    Exhaust sounds super unique! I really like it. Nice build

  • @bigscumby
    @bigscumby4 жыл бұрын

    Definitely one of my favorite channels

  • @bludragontruck9743
    @bludragontruck97434 жыл бұрын

    I clicked because that thing looked NASTY!👍🏼

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    It’s a cool one for sure and Memo is awesome!

  • @waitemc
    @waitemc4 жыл бұрын

    Brother has got some style I have to say.. one tight ride. Very slick very sick

  • @hueroski

    @hueroski

    4 жыл бұрын

    yey, yey, yey.

  • @robbchastain3036
    @robbchastain30364 жыл бұрын

    I like it, too, Shawn, it's like its own genre, an incredible urban muscle low rider.

  • @youngestson6537
    @youngestson65374 жыл бұрын

    Nice car. Like you said it seems like its full of torque. The guy seems really humble also. Yessuh. 👍🏾💯

  • @jeffbendertheenforcer5834
    @jeffbendertheenforcer58344 жыл бұрын

    Cool car for sure !! Nicely done with black and white.

  • @bryanevans2500
    @bryanevans25003 жыл бұрын

    Love me some Nova! Killer car, love the black front and back looks cool coming at ya and leaving u in its dust. 68-72 Nova is on my bucket list of cars.

  • @toddadams8420
    @toddadams84204 жыл бұрын

    Man, that Nova is sweet. And the look is so unique

  • @jasonbell2582
    @jasonbell25824 жыл бұрын

    Love the car and the fact that he drive his cars hard. That's how it should be. I just hope the 70 nova that I am building will turn out that bad ass. As all ways thanks for showing off these bad ass rides.

  • @ls6nova398

    @ls6nova398

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too, except mine is a 72 like his and is a rally Nova. Good luck on your build.

  • @erbonprzi2502
    @erbonprzi25024 жыл бұрын

    My favorite detail, which has a lot of potential how he blacked out the gaps.. imma give the internet this idea because I'm not a builder yet ,but that's a perfect way to accent the car

  • @gmannubs6812
    @gmannubs68124 жыл бұрын

    Got a ticket in Quebec in a 72 Chevy Nova. Cop said I was doin 165 MPH. I new it was fast , But holy crap, 165 . 1 proud nova owner. Get caught doin that today? Car impounded You ARRESTED MAJOR FINE. Back then 300. Dollar fine Live those Novas

  • @kmnremtp
    @kmnremtp3 жыл бұрын

    Love it!!! Torque looks like it’s gon break the seats!!!! Lol! Sweeeet build, love a well-built nova!

  • @christophermarechal5017
    @christophermarechal50174 жыл бұрын

    Well done build, awesome vid!!💯👊💯

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, Memo made a cool one here

  • @Zelaznogsiul-63
    @Zelaznogsiul-634 жыл бұрын

    Love the racoon look to the car, that little bit of black makes it look so cool. Great video.

  • @buickmonte
    @buickmonte4 жыл бұрын

    She's a screamer !!!!!! Awesome machine!!

  • @AtZero138
    @AtZero1384 жыл бұрын

    The Stance and wheel fitment is Perfecr, very classy looking.. from a classic Mopar owner daily driver 68 Dart.. this is one beautiful Nova!! Class act.. not over done.. much respect

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed all the way here and cool that’s your daily driver

  • @AtZero138

    @AtZero138

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AutotopiaLA Thanks a Bunch.. it's was a Lot of work that Pays off at every turn of the key, Starts and Runs like a champ.. really like your Channel keep it up.. See ya on the Road

  • @stevelozano9523
    @stevelozano95234 жыл бұрын

    That exhaust tone is one of a kind

  • @thewing331
    @thewing3314 жыл бұрын

    What can I say Shawn other than perfect. I love as you say a clean and simple build,and the white body with the contrasting black end caps is priceless. From me to you're friend a beautiful build. Simple and no added fat. Hey how can I not mention that WTF sound.... Wow music that an electric vehicle will never naturally make. Cheers Shawn.

  • @siwash99
    @siwash994 жыл бұрын

    Nice attention to detail and a real driver car!!

  • @toddclark332
    @toddclark3324 жыл бұрын

    Good to see you buddy thanks for sharing maybe we'll see you sometime

  • @actontreadway1168
    @actontreadway11684 жыл бұрын

    Whoa. I want something like this. Outrageous.

  • @d4rk177ark
    @d4rk177ark4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome nova ❤

  • @Locoandchooch
    @Locoandchooch4 жыл бұрын

    Love it. Definitely original.

  • @lukasgarage956
    @lukasgarage9564 жыл бұрын

    👍that Nova really stands out super detailed

  • @rbszx14r56
    @rbszx14r564 жыл бұрын

    Wicked Nova ,killer exhaust sound great stance

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    And a really cool owner/builder!

  • @finlay230
    @finlay2304 жыл бұрын

    such a unique car and sound !!

  • @taylor5542
    @taylor55424 жыл бұрын

    That car would be a perfect daily. Totally dig it.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    You could definitely drive it daily

  • @distastefulvideos
    @distastefulvideos4 жыл бұрын

    Great style!

  • @israelgallegos6810
    @israelgallegos68104 жыл бұрын

    Man that how you do a custom car my props to the owner who put in the time

  • @davidjaime4447
    @davidjaime44473 жыл бұрын

    Nice ! Sounds like a 5.3

  • @dadstoygarage1878
    @dadstoygarage18784 жыл бұрын

    awesome!

  • @jonathanparker5375
    @jonathanparker53757 ай бұрын

    Love seeing the standards.

  • @derf9341
    @derf93414 жыл бұрын

    Nice ride

  • @johnandstephanie377
    @johnandstephanie3774 жыл бұрын

    New subscriber, really enjoy the videos!

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 👊

  • @OpenRoader
    @OpenRoader3 жыл бұрын

    Classy and Viscous!

  • @dantheman5140
    @dantheman51404 жыл бұрын

    Lol he bought it like that !! ... my buddies old car

  • @jaredirvine4763

    @jaredirvine4763

    4 жыл бұрын

    That explains it. Custom plates too!

  • @robertbalcezak1636

    @robertbalcezak1636

    3 жыл бұрын

    was it painted this way? did he actually do anything to the car?

  • @emphresh6039
    @emphresh60394 жыл бұрын

    Clean!

  • @huggyb2007
    @huggyb20074 жыл бұрын

    Very Very clean!!

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    It sure is. He has a unique style that really works

  • @simonmillar9161
    @simonmillar91614 жыл бұрын

    man that is one cool car and agree it's the subtle touches and not so with the boot and engine bay especially as the black makes the engine a feature but when down as you say get the black lines in the body. Looking forward to the other cars which he has

  • @goneplatinumpaintlessdentr3102
    @goneplatinumpaintlessdentr31022 жыл бұрын

    Wow amazing

  • @misterclark74
    @misterclark74 Жыл бұрын

    That black face paint job is niiiiice

  • @sterlingwitherspoon5709
    @sterlingwitherspoon57092 жыл бұрын

    Damn that’s a Clean ass Nova brotha!

  • @beezull
    @beezull4 жыл бұрын

    Very nice car.

  • @zatiticherry3421
    @zatiticherry34214 жыл бұрын

    That's Dope!! Pro Touringesque; but I'm guessing no mini tubs. That's a Fly joint right there!! 👌

  • @jarronellis5801
    @jarronellis58014 жыл бұрын

    Nice quality bill I would like to know are you guys located in California

  • @desifrazier121
    @desifrazier1213 жыл бұрын

    Loving that sound memo very sweet

  • @daviescott1406
    @daviescott14064 жыл бұрын

    Does APS have a web sight. I couldn't find it online and tried several times. GREAT CAR

  • @banga8080
    @banga80804 жыл бұрын

    Clean af

  • @mcsuchnsuch
    @mcsuchnsuch3 жыл бұрын

    Nice looking Nova.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s as cool as the owner

  • @SINcityBigLOU
    @SINcityBigLOU4 жыл бұрын

    Wow nicest car I’ve witness on KZread! Amazing 😉

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked this one. I love his choices on this car

  • @SINcityBigLOU

    @SINcityBigLOU

    4 жыл бұрын

    The way the car rev’d and growled!! damn I love this car!

  • @01REDEYEDDEVIL
    @01REDEYEDDEVIL4 жыл бұрын

    GOD DAMN!!! THERES SO MUCH TO THIS CAR. THIS IS MADE WITH PURE LOVE, AND WHAT A WAY TO SPOIL YOURSELF. HARD WORK RIGHT HERE. SO NICE I HAD TO COMMENT TWICE!!!!!

  • @RussellBrosGarage
    @RussellBrosGarage4 жыл бұрын

    Pretty sure that's Sinbad :D Killer Nova!

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Love it! He’s so cool and builds em the way he likes which is always respected from us

  • @zatiticherry3421

    @zatiticherry3421

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lololol!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 He does kinda Favor Sinbad to a degree. Too funny Bro!! 😆

  • @kmnremtp

    @kmnremtp

    3 жыл бұрын

    He played in that 90’s genie movie!!!

  • @RussellBrosGarage

    @RussellBrosGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kmnremtp it’s true!

  • @paxwallacejazz
    @paxwallacejazz4 жыл бұрын

    Sick

  • @vaderdayz4861
    @vaderdayz48612 жыл бұрын

    Love it. Super Sick Nasty

  • @solidsnake3861
    @solidsnake38614 жыл бұрын

    this looks sick my type of car not shiny just badass

  • @reedrivera1328
    @reedrivera13284 жыл бұрын

    That's a beautiful car💪🦾

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think so too

  • @ls6nova398
    @ls6nova3984 жыл бұрын

    N/A power all the way brother, good job. The only thing that could possibly make this Nova cooler is a big block.

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m with you on n/a

  • @BornToBeFamed

    @BornToBeFamed

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeep big block is just other world lol

  • @franciscocuevas7228
    @franciscocuevas72284 жыл бұрын

    De lujo the Nova

  • @DenisSalmon
    @DenisSalmon4 жыл бұрын

    Bouillant!

  • @jaimecervantes3896
    @jaimecervantes38964 жыл бұрын

    Man I miss my 70 nova 😖. That’s a bass ass nova 👍🏼🌍

  • @petrolhead8851
    @petrolhead88514 жыл бұрын

    I love the novas! My dad had a 75 nova and after his passing and me having kids afterwards I named my daughter Nova in behalf of his memory,I’m also looking to buy a 1972 nova in behalf of my fathers memory because he was born in 1972,I would love to build a pro touring 1972 Nova SS if I can find one for a god price and I’m decent shape

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cool comment and that’s awesome you named your daughter Nova!

  • @TheBroLounge

    @TheBroLounge

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you find one?

  • @stevenmarcinkowski8577
    @stevenmarcinkowski85774 жыл бұрын

    Sweet

  • @killamike6403
    @killamike64034 жыл бұрын

    Man that's a sweet Nova

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed...I love his style choices on this one

  • @killamike6403

    @killamike6403

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AutotopiaLA I'm with you man! hadn't seen one in this style before looks killer

  • @StrictlyPlinking
    @StrictlyPlinking4 жыл бұрын

    Proper muscle car!

  • @thisguyshorty
    @thisguyshorty4 жыл бұрын

    Those wheels look like BMW Mpars. They look awsome!

  • @thagiffted1

    @thagiffted1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those are exactly what those wheels are those are M5 or or 7 series wheels bills for sure

  • @CCDzine
    @CCDzine4 жыл бұрын

    I haven't heard a car quite like that. It's breathy and raspy at the same time, with some hollow reverb.

  • @BornToBeFamed

    @BornToBeFamed

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nacho Slave flow masters or black windows and a 6.0 ls everytime lol

  • @thewedge8823
    @thewedge88234 жыл бұрын

    those are BMW Style 37 M-parallel wheels, I have those on my E34 turbo ... didn't know they bolt on like that to Novas lol

  • @roknroy1

    @roknroy1

    4 жыл бұрын

    chevy pattern is 5 on 120.65, bmw is 5 on 120.00 basically the same

  • @dantheman5140

    @dantheman5140

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yup you’re right..... it’s my buddies old car in Sacramento... he only did a tiny bit of bodywork and painted the black parts lol

  • @XenoSeven86

    @XenoSeven86

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yea they bolt right up to most Chevys had some on my 4th gen Camaro

  • @CountyGarage207

    @CountyGarage207

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dantheman5140 they might have said it in the video, but what exhaust is that?

  • @dieseldabz7104

    @dieseldabz7104

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CountyGarage207 Borla

  • @IvanQuaglia
    @IvanQuaglia4 жыл бұрын

    sweet!!!

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah!

  • @FrugalPCOG
    @FrugalPCOG4 жыл бұрын

    My grandma owned this exact car except that it looked the same as it did when she drove it off the lot new in 71. When we went up to move her into assisted living, I was tasked with driving the car about 80 miles back to our house. My dad was in the business ad knew a mechanic that wanted it. So I get in this thing and she was a smoker so it had a film of nicotine brown everywhere, burn holes here and there in the seats. Now before I get in I did a walk around for basic safety as the car had been sitting for months by then. No cover, and in the California sun. I didn't think it would have enough battery juice to start up. So while walking around it and checking the trunk.. on the outside the metal was rusted and showing thru in spots. In the trunk I could see the bottom was rusted out to where I could see large parts of the road beneath it. When I got inside I was fully expecting to have to call a wrecker out. But then I turned the key, and this behemoth of an engine roared immediately to life. I remember it was an automatic on the steering column. So I backed out, put it in drive and touched the gas pedal. Vooom and instant power came alive by the time I hit the freeway a few miles away, I was fully aware of what I was driving. A clear onramp of about 100 yards lay before me and when straightened out I pushed the gas to the floor. After leaving part of the tire tread on the pavement a good ways behind me.. I was at 80 when I cleared the ramp and roared into sparse Sunday morning traffic. For California, sparse and traffic don't usually go in the same sentence. However, the automobile God's shown down upon me that day. I was like a little kid again. I had never driven a car with so much instant torque and top end speed. I could never test the full speed of the car seeing that it would be stupid to drive an unknown car at top speeds on a road with others on it. However, a couple newer mustangs later left in my rearview, I pulled into the driveway after doing 80 miles in record time. When I got out I tapped the old girl lightly and whispered "good girl, thank you" and walked into the hose with a smile plastered on my face and a rapid pulse to match. That mechanic was there with cash an hour later. I didn't blame him. If that car hadn't been promised to him beforehand or he hadn't shown up.. it would be in my driveway today. FAST car. Fun car. Missed car.

  • @newyorkboss6124
    @newyorkboss61244 жыл бұрын

    Murder nova needs to add this as his next car beast

  • @alvinfisherii1341
    @alvinfisherii13414 жыл бұрын

    Nasty nova - wheels remind me of Beamer m parallels very nice touches

  • @brandonherrera2891

    @brandonherrera2891

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's exactly what they are

  • @allantaylor3288
    @allantaylor32884 жыл бұрын

    WICKED!!! This looks and sounds amassing👍 Did you show us his S10 pickup a while back Shaun? One super cool car😎👍

  • @backhoebucket
    @backhoebucket4 жыл бұрын

    I’m a Chevy and, over the years, I have really been trying to like the 3rd gen Nova. It just hasn’t grown on me. Until this video. I love this car. Very detail oriented car that has everything it needed, and nothing that it doesn’t. Just an awesome job from the lsx/tremec driveline to the stance to the interior. Nice attention to detail. Great job!

  • @johnbehneman1546
    @johnbehneman15463 жыл бұрын

    A very classy cruiser!!!!! Perfect for daily use, and autocross. Thanks for sharing.

  • @209chevymon
    @209chevymon3 жыл бұрын

    what size tires did it have in the rear?

  • @pharronrhodes4746
    @pharronrhodes47464 жыл бұрын

    Love that nova. Just one thing. Speed shift those gears brotha!

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is a cool one for sure

  • @solidsnake3861
    @solidsnake38614 жыл бұрын

    love this year nova the looks it doesnt need to have a ls but when its got one just better

  • @alexandrebolan3454
    @alexandrebolan34544 жыл бұрын

    Opala americano...😀😀😎😎😎

  • @thehemiolds455
    @thehemiolds4554 жыл бұрын

    Like the theme old school meets new school but in my case I would off put a different intake with multi port injectors with throttle body,but love car dope🤟👍😎

  • @MultiJB2005
    @MultiJB20054 жыл бұрын

    Wheels are BMW not sure which model # but come on older 7 series.

  • @296jayce
    @296jayce4 жыл бұрын

    This shit is dope as hell!!

  • @AutotopiaLA

    @AutotopiaLA

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hell yes! 👊

  • @lionheart93
    @lionheart934 жыл бұрын

    price for it?

  • @dieseldabz7104
    @dieseldabz71044 жыл бұрын

    Mans headers are only 2 inches off the pavement! That's one thing I DON'T miss, swerving around potholes in New England sucks!

  • @BonheurEsperer
    @BonheurEsperer4 жыл бұрын

    My favorite Nova body style👍

  • @01REDEYEDDEVIL
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    HOOOOOOOOOLY SHIT THATS A SWEET RIDE!!!