Will a BURNT and ABANDONED Nova Drive Home After 30 Years?? 

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The obvious name for this car is The Phoenix. It has literally risen from the ashes.

_"Make sure you leave the place better than when you found it."_ That *alone* is enough to get a thumbs up from me!!

Kevin, you and Mook inspired me to dig INTO MY OWN GARAGE and start a rescue on my 1974 Pontiac Ventura with a 350 cu in. V-8. It's been in that garage since 1997, but is in incredibly mint condition. If you all can get this burnt out '72 Nova running after being singed, I can get that Ventura running. Thanks Junkyard Digs!!!!!!!!!!!

You know a car is badass when it can be old and burnt and still look so sexy . I’m not sure if it’s the story behind this , the car or just the way you guys dove right in but I love this video . One of the best I’ve seen in regards to getting a vehicle back up and running from nothing Definitely a new subscriber gentleman 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

Cop: Sir do you know why I pulled you over today? Kevin: I can name several reasons, got time?

Just to piss you off Kevin, I vote “toasty toad”.

Reminds me of a Christine II. Especially when it's emerging from the barn slowly.

Love these videos. Back when I was young I did the same thing on a limited basis just to have a car to drive. 1953 Ford, 1952 Hudson Hornet, 1967 Austin 1100, 1953 Pontiac... Wasn't so much for fun as it was a necessity, though. I was too poor to buy a decent car... Now, just to clarify a little, not to criticize; the Nova was a name given to the Chevy II in 1962 or thereabouts, and at that time it was NOT an acronym. The Omega (Olds), Ventura (the Pontiac version of the Nova, not the full-sized Pontiac which existed for a long time) and Apollo (Buick) weren't even produced until 1973. They were named the way they were to be clever with the name Nova, which existed long before they did. So Nova BECAME an acronym, but it didn't start out as one. Also, Nova, doesn't mean "doesn't go" in Spanish. " No va" does, sort of, but it's two words--"no" meaning "no" OR "doesn't in Spanish, "va" is the irregular conjugation of the verb "ir" which means to go. In Spanish the word Nova means Nova, like in an exploding star, just as it does in English. Also, the Nova sold fine in Spanish speaking countries. The story of it not selling well is an urban legend not supported by the facts. In any case, keep up the good work on rescuing these old cars.

I think "Burnt Reynolds" seems like a good name for the car

i vote "Toasty Toad" also i'd repair it mechanically and electrically but other wise leave it just as it looks and only replace the grill. it looks awesome like that i think!

When she crunk up for the first time and you drove her out the shed that just put a tears in my eyes cause that’s beautiful much respect ✊🏾 New Subscriber n you teach me a lot because I’m currently studying automotive in college

Strong "Christine" vibes when it started moving. :-) LOVE IT!

Imagine how strong that body is now that it's been heat treated.

"Now Tom, I said supercharged, not super charred."

I found this video quite emotional 😢, to see that thing start and drive out of that garage on its own steam and run after being basically burnt alive was a beautiful sight, and that's to you for not just sending it to the yard like most people would.Your a proper car guy bro 👊 , big love from the UK🇬🇧, I'm now subscribing to your channel ❤✌

When you brought it through the wood walls inside the barn... as she rolled through the door, All I could think of was Christine.... That should of been her name. Nice work, was waiting and hoping to see the post car wash shot.

It literally brought me tears when that old burnt out baby walked out of the shed on its own. Just like a paralyzed old man recovered.

Like it or not Kev... it's now officially the "Toasty Toad." Mook nailed it with that name.

43:37 is such a badass shot of the nova. It looks as if it was saying "you though I was dead because of a bit of fire? No."

Sometimes I come around this channel as a pick-me-up from my project car woes. It never fails to make my situation look better.

Call that car the "Marlboro" because its red and it smokes.

It reminds me of the movie "Christine". Definitely call it Toasty Toad.

This is the most interesting video I've watched in months! Great job bringing the old Nova back to life.

I am glad your doing something for her I have had my 74 for 27 years was in family when she was bought new this would break me too see mine done this way

I think the name "Crisptine" fits well. The body has lovely Crisptina too.

"smells like its still on fire," "it probably is......" LOL

Looks like a scene out of christine, first sunlight in 30 years!!!! Awesome guys

These old Chevy inline 6 are bulletproof! I remember my old fourth gen Nova had one

20:26 Legend has it they're still finding ATF several counties over.

Reminds me when me and my brother recovered a 71 malibu. Sat in a field for 15 years. Sounded exactly like this nova does now and we drove it daily for years. I miss the great times in that green beast. Miss you the most brother.

This level of greasy warms my soul! Great work!

Only recently found this channel. (thanks youtube!) and absolutely love it. Means I finally have some new stuff to watch on night shifts.

It should literally be called "Phoenix" because, it did after all rise again from the flames

TOASTY TOAD!!! Cleaned up, made stock, new steel wheels, with dog dish hub caps, skinny tires. A little body work, simple paint job, all mechanicals back up to snuff, then flip it, or Mook's new daily driver.

56:45 The defining moment in this nightmare. I love it🤣

Mook is proud of you so I guess we are too. Toad Nova. I like it. Cant beat a 6cylinder Chevy for running.

"straight up muscle car" lifts hood to reveal straight six... classic 70s/80s high school car. nothing to be too ashamed about.

Man, this guy’s 25, fresh outta college, kicking ass with amazing barn finds, meanwhile I’m 27 and beating on my Camry after my 9-5 (4-12) job 😂

I have worked on cars alone for a long time, did the same stuff they did, million trips to town, didn’t block a coil wire but forgot similar key components to starting an engine. Glad to see I was not alone.

I love Kevin ‘s “ let’s look at the interior, it’s not bad”…

That was such an old country thing to hear lol. "I watched you almost hit a corn field at 90 with a Monte carlo"

Definitely Toasty Toad. The one that farts under acceleration... Re: the lens, been there, done that. Except, in my case, the front half of the barrel came off the rear half. Happened long ago, in high school. Camera fell off a chair while I was changing film. Luckily, wasn't that great of a lens, so no real loss.

I immediately subscribed after seing the two brilliant men (You and your friend) bring back a beatiful Chevy Nova that was dying before our eyes to life. Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you get it running and driving well, that’s some sick patina!!!!!

Mook had this "WTF" look on her face, LMMFAO!!! "You literally brought home the biggest toad ever......" Cool video, glad it lives!

If you get pulled over for it being burnt just tell the cop it's a " hot rod".

Anything that spits oil, plays with fire, comes back from the dead.. with 6 hearts beating, & bears the "NOVA" name on four wheels is one hell of a ride. COOL!

How about Phoenix? She literally rose from the ashes. Great work guys.

16:51 "Underglow from the 70's" is underrated.

I'm yelling "BRING THA THUNDER" every time they try to start it

I'm in love with that thing. If it was mine I'd make it the best I can underneath but leave it on top looking like that. It's part of its story and its a survivor. And in its own way beautiful. Yes I'm jealous 😂 great work guys. In the uk we don't get much like that.

That's the way to do it have fun while you're working that's what I like about the show.

"leave the place better than you found it"! You make us oldsters proud. There's hope for the human race yet!

I think you should call it "Phoenix" because it rose from the ashes and Phoenix helped you.

Glad Mook took it over. That thing looks awesome.

My first car Back in 1982, was a 1973 Chevy Nova with the 307 V8 small block White top on Lt yellow body. Cost me $750 from a small Northern Idaho town family owned used car dearler. There still there after all theses years too.

"Blazed and confused" is the perfect name for this car prove me wrong.

This thing seriously reminds me of Christine (the movie) when she's on fire after the gas station scene and chasing the dude down the road. Seems a very fitting name 👍🏻

These guys humour just makes this amazing to watch 👏🏻😂

Goodonya for leaving the discovery of the rag in there...🤣🤣🤣

Time to upgrade to the 12-35 F2.8 lens. Love mine. Actually, I never use the kit lens. If you want it I'll send it over.

Should name it "S'more" since it kinda looks like a burnt marshmallow.

I don’t really watch car fixed up videos but this one really peaked my interest I like classic things that seem like they have no hope of being anything again to get restored

I’d like to see Ol’ Smokey there fully restored and doing some burn outs!

I love these videos for showing that there are still interesting cars out there buried in garages, storage units, and barns just waiting to be saved. And without a doubt it is now the Toasty Toad

That stick on clock brings back some memories of the 80's. That was very typical of the time.

"Underglow from the 70's" That was funny as hell...

I love the sound of that straight six! I want an engine like that now...

Should name it Fire Marshal Bill - “Let me tell you somethin !”

Just imagine driving down the road and getting pulled over, and telling the officer we are making part 2 of Planes,Trains, and automobiles!

The fact that kevin had to jump out of the car. Resposition the camera. And jump back in at 46min is hilarious

"Oh hello. How are you? Please stay closed" my fav line today

The Phoenix. She literally drove out of the ashes.

Mook called it. The "TOASTIE TOAD "

I never knew that about what Nova stood for! Very cool!

Next time change the starter snout, that way you'd have a decent starter. Only two starters for that car, large diameter turbo flywheel, and smaill diameter, powerglide. The only difference is the snouts, one straight bolt, the other stagger bolt.

It looks like a Hot wheels car some kid buried in his back yard and then found again 30 years later.

I like the idea of naming it the “toasty toad” 🐸 I had kind of thought about the “burnt turd!” But I think Mook’s idea might be the winner!

Haha the little puffs of smoke shooting from the exhaust valves is funny

@4:33 My Dad had a clock like that in his '81 Chevy Blazer, except in black.... ❤

It's just like Christine except for everything.

Yep Moog nailed it THE TOASTY TOAD its a keeper.

That’s what I love about old transmissions and engines they could be out in the snow and rain or fire lol and still run after 40 plus years

I always like it. When a old engine been sitting and u rev it up to scrape the rust off the cylinders

The look on Mook's face when she first saw this wart covered wonder made it worth staying till the end:)

Seriously, someone called Phoenix is reviving a car from the ashes? 😂

lol I just noticed the old red digital clock stuck to the dash as you pulled the nova into the shop. I remember those things in every car when I was a kid.. until digital clocks were built into the dashboards!

I think Kevin is secretly a Chevy man…. DEFINITELY !! 😉😉😉

I would have loved to ride in the passenger seat just to see the looks on peoples faces when they saw that going down the road! Probably thought it was some offspring of Christine.

"This motor's good!" Exits in a cloud of blue deathsmoke

Opening the hood was a wah wah waaaaaah moment as soon as you seen the 250 6cylinder under the hood lol

Hello from Russia you guys are doing a good deed thank you so much for this

Have you ever watched the movie Christine? I think you should call it Chrustine.

Laughed so hard, I had tears in my eyes after watching the ATF fluid shooting everywhere. This revival is almost as funny as the Satellite revival you did with Thunderhead289. Enjoyed the video👍

Awesome find! Would love to find one myself!

Very good job guys . You resurrected the dead !!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Kevin, find a 292 six with 4BBL intake and carb from a full size Chevy or GMC van from the 80s-90s. Give the 292 a bottle-brush hone, toss in some gaskets and run it in the Nova, you will be SURPRISED at how those run with a 4BBL !!

Dynamic compression is critical to diesels as well. A diesel will never run without enough minimum rpm cranking speed

I had a 70 Nova straight 6 just like that. My friends told me to put a V8 in it but I rebuilt the 6 with high performance parts shave down the head oversized cam reinforced valve springs shave down head. The engine stripped out the gears in the rear end. After I rebuilt that and put a 3-speed on the column I drove that car down to Florida and back to New York and it never missed a beat. Those engines are some of the best balanced engines that were made. Despite what everybody thinks you can make those cars fast with a straight six.