I posted this along time ago but ok to post for the new guys.
Original Nova built in 1973/1974 era from my area. Original 396 car.
Original builder sold it in mid '86 to a woman who bought it for her grandson...and it still sits basically in the original form. Other than some 80's style red radiator hose wrap and a few other small do dad mods it is identical to when it was original built.
Bottom photo is how it sits today.
Many people have tried to buy the car but the guy won't sell it.