Super Sleeper 1972 Nova - BIG MUSCLE
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Re-uploaded purely for your enjoyment. /DRIVE removed this video from their Big Muscle channel.
Here are a few more videos of the car:
• Sucker's Bet. - Dru at the strip talking about the car and doing a run with a Grand National
• Kurt Urban's sleeper Nova - Doing a bye run at the strip, shot from the stands
• SUPER SLEEPER NOVA!!! - A fan spots Dru driving it on the street and gets treated to a red light launch
Apparently the car may be featured in 1320 Video's "Drag Week" DVD series per the last forum link, but it's not clear for which year(s).
Read more about the car and build below to get a full appreciation about what's under the hood (and in the fenders)!
A Sucker's Bet - '72 Nova, written by Andrew Wendler:
www.motortrend.com/features/h...
(backup link) web.archive.org/web/202212220...
Interview: We Talk To Legendary LS Engine Builder Kurt Urban, written by Rick Seitz:
www.dragzine.com/features/int...
(backup link) web.archive.org/web/202212220...
1,160HP Sleeper Nova Sets The Bar, High, written by Lindsey Fisher:
www.streetmusclemag.com/news/...
(backup link) web.archive.org/web/202212220...
Car Spotlight-- 1160hp Super Sleeper Nova, written by Rod Chong:
www.speedhunters.com/2011/10/c...
(backup link) web.archive.org/web/202212220...
A Super Sleeper, written by Tommy Lee Byrd:
www.cartechbooks.com/blogs/fe...
(backup link) web.archive.org/web/202212220...
The car on Kurt Urban Performance's page:
kurturbanperformance.net/home/...
(backup link) web.archive.org/web/202212220...
A thread on Yellowbullet's forum discussing the car:
www.yellowbullet.com/threads/...
(backup link) web.archive.org/web/202212220...
A book by Tommy Lee Byrd titled Street Sleepers: The Art of the Deceptively Fast Car is also available, featuring the car on the cover:
smile.amazon.com/Street-Sleep...
Note: "The photos in this edition are black and white."
0:00 Introduction
0:13 Dru makes an impression
0:31 Gallery & Intro
1:03 Why?
1:32 Under the skin
2:12 What's it like to own?
2:30 So, can we go for a ride?
4:07 A big red button under your right foot
5:08 The definition of hot rod
5:38 Dual fuel system & Interior detail
6:19 LEOs like it too
7:22 The everyone car
8:13 Parachute needed
9:14 Dru goes buck wild
9:58 Wrap up
10:24 Endcards/Credits
Novas from 68-72 are underrated they deserve so much. My dad had 2 72s but in bad times sold both. Damn how i miss them. So does my dad kills him to see videos like this
That's a REAL muscle car. I don't care what anyone thinks! I'm definitely a huge fan brother!
Where is his car!! I will race him.
@@deszmonddewitt9607 I heard that! What do you drive? I know I don't have anything to compete with that lol!
So TRUE bro..!!!!!
@@hughes2397 I have 1981 Malibu to race that beautiful nova 😂👍
That car can’t even lift Brah! That’s not a muscle car!
This car reminds me of my grandmother. She bought a new Nova every couple years until they quit making them. Best one was a 1970 SS 396 4spd. She didn't like it because she was always getting pulled over in it.
Love it man!
Always reminds me of my grand mom as well. She has a light green one. I loved that car and still loves Nova’s to this day
🤣🤣🤣
I know why 🤔... because if it was 5 speed , she would’ve been in cruise control 🤷🏽♂️🤣 .. 🤙🏽🇬🇺🇲🇵🤙🏽 !!!!
🙋🏽♂️ OR ... maybe her right foot was heavier than the left foot 🧐
This car... Damn. I keep coming back to watch this. My mom had a 77 when I was a kid. First car I drove at 12 years old. Love it. If you see this Drew, salute Sir.
The look of fear/concentration/respect on Dru’s face when he let’s rip at the end, shows the magnitude of this car. The smile on Dru’s face after he let’s rip shows the reason/love for such a car.
Still the best sleeper I've ever seen.
I've owned a lot full of novas and chevy 2s,this is the most awesome sleeper I have ever saw.TWO THUMBS UP.!!!
That whole twin turbo rig -yikes!
I own a 1971 SS nova .. looks just like that... old outside... but it's a true SS 4 SPEED bucket seat ... love it and will keep it that way ... faded blue car painted in the early 80s
The body rot means its lighter, which means its faster.
Nature's acid dip.
When it flexes it kills aero haha jk
It's not "Rust" or "Steel Cancer"...... It's called "Progressive Weight Reduction".
I'd love to have it, rust or not! That's the ultimate sleeper!
Weight reduction for the win
Wheel-2-wheel and Kurt is legend because of many things, this car is one of the biggest.
Wow biggest smile on my face and a little teary-eyed absolutely love cars like this
Thank you for re uploading this
I would be in jail in 5 minutes
yu and me 2 1
They gotta catch you first, no police department has a 9 second cruiser.
Only if they can catch you....lol
@Knowledge Reyes haa!!!
Matt Johnston the radio is faster than any car in the world!
I liked the cop pull-over. My buddy and I dropped an L88 option motor into a super fine Malibu with 4-speed and nitrous spray back about 1977 in Midland, MI. Needless to say, it was a sweet ride and a fun cruise car. One day we were at some burger place and a kid in a Mustang wanted to go on the four-lane. We rolled out and let him jump......ran thru the gears and the kid thought his front wheels fell off..... Unfortunately, we were not alone and the highway patrol pulled both of us over. We could see the kid getting his ticket and slumping farther down in his seat with every passing second. Then came our turn.....I'd been howling with laughter due to the fact my buddy was driving and I was not..... When the HP got to the car, we expected the worst. Instead, his first words, "Whaddya guys got in this thing? I got one of these at home and ....blah, blah, blah." In short, we spent 45 minutes at the side of the road B.S.ing and bench racing. A real cool guy....became a good friend.
Reminds me of my similar experience in the mid '70s. I grew up in the hot rod culture of the '60s and '70 and learned to turn wrenches at a young age. My first car when I was 17 was a '69 SS 396 Camaro with a built L78, 4 speed Muncie with a Hurst T, full cam, 4.11 posi, etc etc etc. I was from the Midwest but became a crew chief on jets in the USAF (there were lots of hot rodder turned jet guys in the AF back then) and ended up stationed in NJ for my first tour. My car was street legal back home but not in NJ, but I trailered it there (with my '71 350 Impala sport coupe). I kept my home state registration, which was/is legal to do for active duty military. I used to mostly granny it around and try to not attract too much attention to myself, but it stuck out like a sore thumb on the streets in NJ so I knew it was only a matter of time until I got pulled over, and I was right. One day I was just puttering along well under the speed limit in the right lane of a four lane highway when a cruiser came up in the left lane, slowed down suddenly, shadowed me for a minute or two off my corner panel, then moved over behind me and the lights came on. After he confirmed that my out of state registration was valid and legit due to the fact I was active duty military stationed there in NJ, he wanted to talk cars. He thought it was great that we had no state-required vehicle inspections or stickers and could legally run some pretty outrageous (compared to NJ) stuff on the street. We talked cars for a few minutes then went on our way.
Puts a smile on my face every time he lite them tires up! Oh yea!
ive been looking for this episode for months! Extremely thankful you uploaded it again
When I get pulled over, my response is; *"How dare you"* *"You've ruined my dreams"*
Sounds like a exgirlfriend
Quit fighting and be happy
I remember this video from a while back... I had two Novas in this body style... These are great cars to fix up... They are still overlooked for the Vettes and Camaros... Great vid!!!
I just love this thing. It's a monster.
Chicago sleeper - Michigan built - in the Motor City! 👊
MIKE MOTORCITY OG wud up Iam a southwest son off of Vernor and Livernois what up MotorCity Mike
Wow cool owner OMG power/acceleration. Im impressed
Justin Salinaz same same, just another nother... waiting on springtime! 313!
Whatup....out in the 734..Livonia
I'm in the 313 and love novas. Owned 2 of them so far.
Built just like we did back in the day get a Claptout beater and put fricken big power in it.And freakout the guys with the 70 thousand dollar restomods and newhellcats .I fricken love it.thanks for bringing back some memories you rock .
Thank you for re-uploading this! This video is pure gold.
Thank God for the repost!!! I couldn't find this video anywhere
My grandfathers first new car of his life . . at age 72 man I never saw gramp's that happy as when he brought that car home from the dealer!
We are glad to see build like this. Illinois have lot of classic cars, cool car shows too! The midwest our car season is short, but that does not stop car people here.
Was re-watching Death Proof and that's why I'm here. Gotta love the sound of that beast. Great video! Would love to have one of these, or two!!
What a ground pounding, evil Monster sleeper!! Man, you know that car has embarrassed many a sucker who judged a book by its cover.
I’ve had a 73 hatchback, same paint as this one and a 78, both two doors and both were totaled, one by a kid blowing a stop sign (78) and the other by an old man wearing a hat! Steer clear of any hats sitting on a steering wheel as you’re about to pass! Talk about an omen, Jesus I’m lucky to still be alive! I love those cars and both were sleepers. They each had 350’s w/350 turbo trans in them. I only wish they had been as badass as this one though! The more stock looking the better... It’s really fun to see others faces when you leave them in rubber smoke when they’re driving their shiny $3000 glitter three toned paint job on their so called “muscle” cars lol I basically even left primed bodywork on them and they were daily drivers. This one is Just Beautiful!
Full cage in that car too..outstanding. Thanks for the vid. My first car was a 1970 Nova.
Miss my 72 Nova. Mine was the lighter green but same trim. Great review. No Fs given!
I've seen this video many times and every time it puts a smile on my face. A smile? That's actually a HUGE understatement. They really aught to come up with a word for that. I mean, there's hyperbole which means "a gross exaggeration", but I don't know of a word for the exact opposite; "a gross understatement". Anyway, that car is INCREDIBLE!! Again, a HUGE understatement. Thanks for sharing this. I don't care how many times I see it, I love watching this video every time I see it.
Most underrated car ever
Thanks to put this video back here! I often open tube just to listen this sounds!
Thanks Drew! You own one hell of a ride.
This is the coolest thing Ive ever seen. Amazing car!
Sick. He needs electric exhaust cut outs so it can run quietly like a true sleeper and open them up to race...lol.
Stfu
@@frisbe9279 very thoughtful opinion
@@frisbe9279 with that name I think you've forfeited any right to an opinion
I Simply 'LOVE IT""..... I've had the pleasure n Enjoyment of Owning 2 Novas back in the 90's when i was in my 20's and having some of the BEST TIMES in my Life...**
My dream car!! Bad ass nova y’all !!
Beautiful ! I love that kind of sleepers.
Got a speeding ticket in Quebec a bunch of years back doing 165 mph in a Nova. DAMN . I LOVED THOSE CARS Had 5 of em. The ticketed Nova was the fastest 4 door on the island of Montreal.
I remember this car when it was being built. I liked it then and still like it :)
I LOVE IT!!!! That is what hot rodding is all about!!!! Bild it and enjoy it. Great video and thanks for sharing.
Luv it I have a 72 Nova Aunt had one when I was growing up I had 2 in HS Raced numerous ones at strip alway my car of choice to race
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I LOVE STREET SLEEPERS!!!!
I almost had my hands on this exact year . Novas rock ! This car is sick !
If this car has or had the steering, brakes, suspension and transmission equal to that of the engine, It would be hands down my dream car. Don Yenko would be proud.
Nothing cooler than a full blown sleeper love it !
I have to say this is my favorite episode this is my 8th or 10th time watching it and it doesn't get old I love this car
Cool it came back. This was missing for awhile. The monster muscle nova.
I find this video super ironic because my friend Curtis is currently building a 72 sleeper nova in the same color. This video blew my mind
Love this car. One of my favorite
I bought a 70 with a 350 with a Hurst 3 speed on the floor when I was 19..truly the most fun one could have with your clothes on!
I have a 72 nova I'm rebuilding. Body and frame are pretty solid. I completely re-built a 5.3 LM7 with a beefy cam, flat top pistons, 10.2:1 compression, etc..., 700R4 train, and am now replacing the front suspension. Will redo rear after. I love my Nova. I'd bet I got @ 400hp at the crank but that's good enough for me.....for now!
Sweet car. I miss my 71 nova. This one is way beyond.
Love it. Great build
My 72 was red with factory buckets with t bar shifter ! Got to love the NOVAS !
My first car is a 74 Nova with a 250 inline 6. After high school I installed a high performance 350. By far the fastest car I ever owned.
Dude that’s the definition of muscle car it has its rightful place at any Cruise night or car show! AND THATS CHURCH YO!
My dad had one,same color and everything. Cool video! 👊😎
The patina and steering play is like the the mold on a gourmet cheese.
LOL!
I love the power this thing puts out, and I love Novas, that being said, I'm not a fan of the 'patina' look. To each thier own, but I'd have to do some bodywork on it & paint it...even if it was just to make it look stock, it would look way better...Great car other than that...🤘😎👍
I remember when I was a kid and my grandmother had a nova just like this, it was blue. Man , she cried when she sold it, just to make ends meet. R.i. P grandma.
I'd love to have that car even without the hot engine. I had one just like it back in the 80's, '72 Chevy Nova, same color, bench seat, exact. It had one of those weird 307 V8 engines in it. It was fast enough for me..lol. The speedometer said 120....but I buried that needle past the right turn signal light! Probably in the neighborhood of 140 mph+ in that stock 307 2-barrel carb. No power steering, but no play in the wheel either like this Nova in the video, and great brakes. It hugged the road, and I rodded it around the hilly curvy back roads of the 0zark Mountains. Nobody had balls enough to catch me...not even the local lawdogs, lol. In fact, I drank enough beer while driving my old Nova to float a battleship around...lol. Doobies? You bet your ass. The cigarette lighter worked, and me and my old buddies back then would smoke the joints down as far as we could....and then drop the roaches into the cigarette lighter and take nose hits! Lol. The '80's in the backwoods of the 0zarks.....what a time to be a young man. Great car brother. The sight of it brings back memories and gives this old dude a hardon. Peace.
Sterling Price nothing weird about a 307 you can get tons of horsepower out of all those small block Chevy engine 283,305,307,327 and 350
@@bosshoggjdkk5211, Right. But the most common engine in those old Nova's was a 305. Isn't is correct that the 307 was an oddball engine, built from a combination of left over parts? It was an experiment that worked out well. That is my understanding. I wasnt trying to put the engine down, as mine performed excellent. Peace.
I didn't know that when I am 66 I would still like to have my 68 Chevy ll. 350 ss
My aunty had one 4 door with shift on the tree
@@arthurmchugh5184 , That'd be great eh Arthur?!
This Nova is " Godzilla in sheep's Clothing " Me being a Nova Lover 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Pure America 💪🏾
Wow sooooo cool. Thanks for sharing love this channel
I miss my old Nova! Love this sleeper!
best car video EVER !!! crazy car
Love the nova and the mini van burnout at the end. Haha
I absolutely love this machine
I love it. Just pure. I bet that's original paint? I'd change nothing.
I LOVE "SLEEPING BEASTS!!" Nice Bro! Have fun and try not to scratch the paint!! Enjoy, Troy.
Thanks for upload
The thumbnail with white walls and clearly tubbed....I'm in. Nothing better than a sleeper. I drive one everyday, and it's funny that it's the 70 year olds and older that pick up on it. The younger crowd has no clue if its not in a video game.
Dont ask ok boomer
THAT is bad ass !! first car i ever drove was my brothers 71 green Chevy Nova. And if my memory is correct it had a slant 6 in it
Take my license and all that jive! My first car was a 74. Dude, you have a dream job!
Same.
This is my dream car !! Total stock 70's muscle , dog dish hub caps . Amazing
We've got a 73 350 ss hatchback and I can only imagine that thing going from 205 hp to 1200. God almighty.
One of my favorite episodes
The rusty ball trailer hitch and Mexican throw blanket. Genius.
In LOVE with that car!!!!!!
I love it! It's still the oil burning 307 factory green. What a sleeper.
I know the dent in the drivers door adds to the sleeper effect, but I'd pop it out if it was mine. Great car man, Peace.
That's "real 1200hp" imagine driving anything ovee 400hp without modern day traction control or steering geometry.
Thats why you got to have BALLS!!! When driving or owning a car like this!
alex moore it’s not meant to be driven every day
@@Justin-qe3tj He said in the video he drives it to work.
@@Justin-qe3tj that's the beauty of modern engine like LS versus some carbed old stuff. the ability to daily it with comfort
@@deonisp yep let's enjoy it
WOW---- MAN-!!!!!! That was just friggin Incredible-!!!!!!! Holy Moley--!!!!!! Absolute Kudos to Drew, the guy that built, maker of video, and last but not least, the guy that posted--!!! Thank You-!!!!
Yes jake , thank you for giving kudos to the person who owns and built the car, not someone trying to gain attention from someone elses build, I want to see his car/cars? It is in fact his channel right?
Old schools aways have that lil play in the steering wheel.. CLASSIC
My first car was a 70 GTO my second car was a 72 Nova. Wish I had one of them now.
Born in 66" wish I had either brother.
Stitch Shifter take mine it's a POS
Wicked! there is a _slight_ giveaway um.. looking at the rear lol
Taking everything he's got and making a true American muscle beast! That truly is muscle madness!
I love Drew and that car. In the 80's I had a Champagne Gold, 396 70 Chevelle sleeper that ran in the 12's through mufflers with street tires...but Drew's Nova...a whole 'nuther level. Knew it when I heard it.
The mini van at the end sounded like it was yelling "NO" because it's warranty doesn't cover burn-out!!🤣 You damn near gave me a heart attack laughing dude!
I'm 42.l had a 79 chevy nova all stock 10 years ago.amazing car.
Had a '72 & '73 nova. Drive em like the dukes of hazzard. lol they took a severe beating and always came back for more. Ahh the good ole days.
The driver’s door dent is classic!
I'm 60 years old I had 4 Nova's always was my favorite let them get away got my hands on a 74 not letting this one go 383 strocker nice paint but that thing is stupid fast it reminds me of one of my old one's only supper fast wish I had a sleeper like that don't have to worry about paint or keep clean just haul ass nice car
Beautiful job!
I always loved novas, this one is my idea of a nice car. America is a great land.
WHEN YOU 1ST LOOK AT THIS CAR IT IS LIKE LOOKING AT AN OLD GUY AND THINKING YOU CAN TAKE HIM THEN YOU REALISE TOO LATE HE USED TO BE A MARINE
Stop fighting old people
Old cars every one wants one
No one ever used to be a Marine. Once a Marine. Always a Marine.
@@thomasowens6041 And he's old for a REASON. Walk away.
Nice beast,I own a 69 Nova SS ORIGINAL 427 BIG BLOCK.Nice to see another Nova out on the streets
69 427...omg...heaven!!!
this Nova is the GOAT