Nova Diamond spec

[SimonP]

Anyone know the specs? Iirc they are a special edition based on the GL (3-door) with a 1.2, 5 speed box, GTE alloys, available in Grey, black or silver.

Did they have a sunroof and e/w?

Is this correct? Any more info would be usefull. Model year 1989

Cheers

Pic of a black one would be nice. I'm looking at one as a second car.

[Ian]

all info kindly borrowed from rich dales very informative site http://www.novabug.co.uk

Diamond
The Diamond was made in a couple of guises from 87/88 through to 90.
The earlier Diamond was most popular in Metallic Black, and was a slightly better equipped Merit model, with Velour interior and special decals. I'm not sure what else this earlier model had, so if anyone who knows, could e-mail me, I'd be grateful.
The Later Diamond was launched in 90, and was much better equipped than the previous model.
It now came with a choice of either metallic Grey or Blue paint, had the 14" 3-spoke alloys as standard, colour-coded mirror housings, tinted windows with Electric operation on the front, a slide & tilt sunroof, unique interior trim and an SR/GTE steering wheel.
This model was only available with the 1.2 Engine and came with the 5-speed box




http://www.novabug.co.uk/Diamond1.jpg
http://www.novabug.co.uk/Diamond2.jpg
http://www.novabug.co.uk/DiamondLA1.jpg
http://www.novabug.co.uk/Diamond5.jpg
http://www.novabug.co.uk/Diamond6.jpg

[wisewood]

all info kindly borrowed from rich dales very informative site http://www.novabug.co.uk


Borrowed, stolen, whats the difference. lol.
I hope you're going to put it back when you're done with it Ian. :D

[Stuart]

60 mpg and quiet crusing, LIES ALL LIES i tell ya lol the 1.2 in 5speed guise is still noisy as hell and the best mpg i got was 47.5 lol

[novax]

Alright Matie! Glad you've seen the path of the richious :D

Did you buy it then?

[SimonP]

LOL Dave, nar, not yet. Pete and myself are going to look at it tonight. If it's not a bad old nail then I'll buy it. Then I can shelve the cabrio for the winter!

Ian, thanks mate. Loads of info. Will check out Novabug.

Cambridge, well, I don't care what the MPG is, it's gotta be better than my V6! lol

[Sid]

Welcome to Novaload Simon!
This is a wierd & wacky place... so take care...

Sid

[SimonP]

Cheers Sid. Any joy with your Nova yet? Got any money back from the bodyshop?

[Tilly]

the blue one is a spitting image to my baby

[wisewood]

but hen it would be - since the diamond is a gte lookalike and you have a blue gte. lmao.

[Tilly]

shut up MR ive got an answer for everything :evil:

[wisewood]

Sorry. :cry:

[Sid]

No on both counts mate ..I'm still fighting my cause!!!!!!

[SimonP]

Gutted, hope you sort it!

Anyway, bought myself a ?70 Nova Diamond last night as my new runabout. Has dreadfull cosmetic rust so it'll need 2 new wings and a new rear arch. Plus 2 plates welded in the boot (Normal places) also off side suspension turret. Other than that, it's as sweet as a nut. Just need some bits a pieces for it now. So if anyone has any dirt cheap second hand 30 or 40mm lowering springs, then I'd be very gratefull! :D

[J4TT]

Hmmmmm

Nova 1.2 Diamond black ?70

Is it me or does that sound Familiar

Nah i must b losing da plot

[wisewood]

Hmmmmm
Nova 1.2 Diamond black ?70
Is it me or does that sound Familiar
Nah i must b losing da plot

Is everyone as confused as me by this statement? Or am i being a bit dim again?

[J4TT]

Neva mind!!!!!!!!

[SimonP]

Hehe! Nice one Del. Good to meet ya last night. Thanks for the hospitality. Guess I'll see ya Sunday or Monday to collect it.

[J4TT]

No problem at all! This is his brother Kully

[SimonP]

Oh hello mate. Get wrecked on ya b'day then?

[J4TT]

Nah mate :cry: (Dal says im 2 young)

But since when do lissen 2 him so i guess this weekend im gna get wrecked :lol:

[wisewood]

now i understand... why didn't you jsut say so in the first place. lol :D

[J4TT]

Dnt know!

[SimonP]

Nice one! :)