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Kinja'd!!! "LongbowMkII" (longbowmkii)
02/29/2016 at 12:14 • Filed to: None

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This is my dad’s 1971 Chevrolet Nova. It has a warmed over 396 (now 409) backed by some automatic. After years of debate of what constitutes “blue” with me, he settled on WRC blue mica with a purple pearlescent clear coat.

The car is a handful with its vague suggestion of steering and braking, intentionally rough shifting and a throttle pedal that behaves more like a switch than a pedal. Even in everyday driving, a sharp turn is a delicate balance of carrying speed, steering input and readjustment and finally patience.

It’s not my cool, but it was his cool. And that’s cool.


DISCUSSION (8)


Kinja'd!!! Xyl0c41n3 > LongbowMkII
02/29/2016 at 12:24

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That blue is beautiful. One might even say it's perfection.


Kinja'd!!! LongbowMkII > Xyl0c41n3
02/29/2016 at 12:29

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I think my dad said something along the lines of “close enough” haha. It turned out well but it’s about 10 years old now and showing :/ I honestly wasn’t expecting the picture to turn out that well. especially after wiping off the bird crap that appeared within hours of the cover coming off. Damn birds.


Kinja'd!!! Nibbles > LongbowMkII
02/29/2016 at 12:30

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Some day I’ll get my ‘68-’72 Nova coupé.


Kinja'd!!! LongbowMkII > Nibbles
02/29/2016 at 12:35

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The plan isn't to keep it forever... Just find the right home.


Kinja'd!!! Justin Hughes > LongbowMkII
02/29/2016 at 12:40

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WRB is the fastest color.

My ex-wife had a ‘71 Nova when I met her. It only had the 250ci straight 6, but it was still a badass car. “Vague suggestion of steering and braking” is no joke!!!


Kinja'd!!! LongbowMkII > Justin Hughes
02/29/2016 at 12:47

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This was originally a pea green 6cyl/3spd. I'm not sure how much of that car is left to be honest.


Kinja'd!!! MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > LongbowMkII
02/29/2016 at 13:33

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Damn it looks great on there

And I’m all about high powered old muscle cars that don’t handle great lol


Kinja'd!!! Justin Hughes > LongbowMkII
02/29/2016 at 13:56

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So was my ex-wife’s! Pea green 6cyl/3spd. :)