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Originally Posted by thews

Not sure where the love is coming from for this car. It has 29K original miles, and it's a dog. The interior is nice and retro tho. Isn't it sort of an unwritten rule you don't change a time capsule? I applaud you if you do, because it's your money, so do what you want. For me, I've always wanted a Sprint 69 3-speed on the column, with a bench seat. That would be cool IMO, a 74 Ventura... meh, not so much. Tell me why I'm wrong...

Well, it's a granny car, but there's something just inexplicably delightful about it exactly as she sits.

I've owned a couple bare bones I6 250 CID 2-door coupe Novas. First was a light green 69 with a powerglide, and later a medium blue 73 hatchback with a TH350. Kicked the timing up by ear and both were zippy enough to enjoy.

As a mechanic when these were common, I've probably driven hundreds. They're nimble and comfortable.

This one has nice colors and the aforementioned near-museum quality preservation. Pontiac styling beats the Nova any day, especially this year getting the 67-8 Firebird tail lights.

My take: Do Not Disturb. Drive it to local Coffee and Cars events. Be a "steward" of this particular relic.

I'd gladly own this over a 74 GTO.