Many auto enthusiasts within a decade of my age probably prefer coupes over sedans when it comes to seventies offerings, which is understandable in general, as the styling often features smoother lines plus the fun factor of most 2-door cars typically seems to surpass their 4-door counterparts.  However, this 1974 Chevrolet Nova here on Craigslist scores high on the cool scale despite the number of entry points, so if you’ve been in the market for a mid-seventies Chevy sedan this one’s probably worth considering.  This Nova is in Liberty Hill, Texas, with the owner hoping for $7,500 cash or perhaps a trade.  We want to thank Barn Finds reader Tony Primo for sending us the great tip here!

The seller doesn’t say specifically how long he’s owned this one but does tell us that it’s been garaged and meticulously maintained.  The photos appear to show a well-preserved body, and although there’s no word on the age of the paint, the finish presents nicely and uniformly all the way around.  If you’re into aftermarket wheels, the oversize rims are an eye-catching custom touch and they’re wearing a brand-new set of tires.  The darkly tinted windows provide some privacy and add to the cool outside appearance, as does the custom front grille.

It would have been nice to find a 350 under the hood, but the inline 6 will be attention-getting at car shows and the owner says it’s gotten lots of maintenance recently.  Some fresh parts mentioned include new plugs, wires, and fan belts, along with a new radiator and hoses.  Another fun factor is the transmission, which is not only of the manual variety, but it’s also column-shifted, so that’ll be a great conversation starter for most passengers!

I may be mistaken, but I don’t recall the standard seats in a base Nova being this plush, so the upholstery may have been upgraded here.  Both the front and rear seats are in very good condition and look comfortable, but the dash is showing some cracking, so replacing the pad will be an afternoon well spent.  This one’s also got an aftermarket A/C and a column-mounted tach, just to make sure that six-banger isn’t working too hard.  Even with the four doors, I think this is a sharp sedan and feel the asking price sounds reasonable.  What are your thoughts on this 1974 Chevrolet Nova?