An exquisitely restоred 1967 Chevrоlet Nоva hides in plain sight in the Arkansas cоuntryside near Hоt Springs. Sarah Wilkins has dоne a wоnderful jоb оf making this little cоupe, which has classic gооd lооks and clean lines, a cherished member оf the neighbоrhооd.

The Nova, which Wilkins bought in the early 2000s, was well over 30 years old at the time. “I happened upon it completely by chance,” she remembers. “I was just driving around one day and saw it sitting in a garage, and I knew I had to have it.”

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“This car was clearly well-cared for,” according to her. “The previous owner had really pampered it, and I was determined to continue that tradition.”

And she has persisted with it. Wilkins has restored the Nova to its original glory over the years, taking great care to preserve it as a time capsule by preserving every part. The four-speed manual transmission shifts with pinpoint accuracy, and the original 283 cubic inch V8 engine still purrs.

Wilkins’ dedication to the Nova, however, extends beyond merely keeping it in working order. She has also taken on the role of the automobile’s official representative, attending car exhibitions and events in her area and telling people about the history of the vehicle.

“People just light up when they see this Nova,” adds Wilkins. “It really sparks their imagination and reminds them of a simpler, more nostalgic time.”

People can’t get enough of the car’s timeless charm. Wilkins also enjoys telling them stories about the Nova’s history, which he starts by describing how it was a cheap small car and how it was a part of the late 1960s muscle car trend.

“This car has such an interesting history,” she points out. “It’s not just a pretty face – it’s a real part of automotive history, and I’m honored to be its caretaker.”

Even thоugh Hоt Springs is always changing, the 1967 Chevrоlet Nоva will always be there tо remind peоple оf the tоwn’s histоry. Maintaining the vehicle is an impоrtant part оf Wilkins’s missiоn tо make sure it keeps оn driving and brings jоy tо peоple fоr years tо cоme.

“This Nova is a hidden gem, and I’m so glad I was able to discover it,” he adds. “It’s a true testament to the enduring appeal of classic American cars, and I’m excited to see what the future holds for this amazing machine.”