The 1969 Chevy Nova lovingly called Cha Cha was built as a homage to Shirley Muldowney, a legendary female drag racer who also goes by Cha Cha and is often called the First Lady of Drag Racing.

In 1974, this brutal Nova was purchased by the owner’s mother ... The brother began using the car for drag racing and fun driving which is what eventually inspired the car’s current state.

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