Description
Car Craft Magazine – September 1972 – The ’73 Chevy Nova Hatchback First Look | Very Good Condition
This listing features the September 1972 issue of Car Craft Magazine, offering a first look at the newly introduced 1973 Chevy Nova Hatchback—highlighted in Building a Better Mouse Trap. This issue covers a wide range of drag racing tech, event reports, and features on small-block builds, Ford and Mopar performance, and IHRA record-breakers, making it a well-rounded read for early ‘70s performance enthusiasts.
Condition:
This magazine is in very good condition with only minor edge wear. It is well preserved for its age. Please refer to the detailed photos for condition confirmation—the item shown is exactly what you will receive.
All magazines come with a plastic protective covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents Include:
Features
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All-Star Report – p. 10
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Something Is Happening Here, But... – p. 38
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Magic Mopar – Cecil Yother’s 10-second, single four-barrel 440 wedge – p. 40
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Building a Better Mouse Trap – Small-block Chevy in the new Nova Hatchback – p. 43
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First Time at the Drags – A guide for beginners – p. 44
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NHRA Springnationals – p. 48
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Suburban Racer – Pinto wagon test – p. 54
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Forge On – Stronger rods for Ford and Chevy engines – p. 56
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Wiretapped Converters – Camaro quarter-mile test – p. 58
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Photo Portfolio – Bob McClurg’s drag photography – p. 64
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Passing Gassers – Comeback pictorial – p. 67
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Packaged Power – C.D. ignition tips – p. 71
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Spacer Saver – Drop-in bearings for small-block Chevys – p. 74
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Doug Nash 5-Speed Transmission – p. 77
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The Watermelon Project: Part II – p. 80
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Vitamin C – Willie Zaiser’s small Chevy dragster – p. 82
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American Motors Parts Swap – p. 84
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Wet ’n’ Wild – IHRA Spring Nationals Records – p. 92
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Drive-In U.S.A. – Hawaii edition – p. 100
A strong collector’s issue for fans of Chevy Novas, small-block performance, and early ’70s drag racing culture.