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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?

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

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

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

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.

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

This level of greasy warms my soul! Great work!

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.

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

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

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 ❤✌

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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."

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Glad Mook took it over. That thing looks awesome.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 😂

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Phoenix. She literally drove out of the ashes.

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

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.

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

Mook called it. The "TOASTIE TOAD "

This would be the only acceptable patina car imo. It looks so badass like "yea, I survived a fire and I'm still rocking"

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

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.

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

I will say. This gal TRULY DESERVES to be completely restored back to here 1973 original stock show room beauty if ever a Nova did this gall DOES 100%.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 👍🏻

Make a custom grille and throw in a big block, this would be the ultimate mad max car!

Novas are very tough cars. Sometimes their own broken parts are fixable or at least replaceable.

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!

I’m getting a ’Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ vibe with the driving of the burnt out car

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

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.

One of the best revivals yet. The toasty Toad lives!

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

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

I bet that was one hell of a sight seeing that car driving down the road.

Risen from the ashes… I Vote to call it “Phoenix nova”

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

I'd love a car like that, not only is it a cool car from the 70s it has it's own story

This maybe one of the coolest ones yall've done

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

Finally, a car in worse shape than the independence chevelle.

Ill be honest... those straight 6 Chevys sound pretty cool.

I did not expect Toasty Toad to work after 30 years

So "Toasty Toad" it is, Mook nailed it :P

NOVA in astronomy is "a star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state over a few months" Top notch installment to the channel my man!

I have to say in this day and age of 700 - 1000 HP offerings I love these old 230 and 250 6 cylinders. Sits for 30, gets burned, some TLC and bam ready to grocery get!

that yell at the end from mook was so cute

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.

Dylan McCool: “I’m not gonna paint it.”

Love your guys channel wandering when you too are going to finish the 73 NOVA