Brian;
If memory serves, it was a SBC with twin turbos and superchargers, and it had nitrous and water or methanol injection. The thing I remember was all the hardline on top of the motor and how every bend was PERFECT and each tube was polished to such a high degree. I mean even all the bolt heads were clocked the same...unreal And thats before you get to the STAINLESS FRAME
Here's a link to his Nova
http://www.dobbertinhydrocar.com/Nova 20Exterior.htm
Now the one fad I never liked was the 'Boydster' look. The overly smooth, raked out roadster or coupe that vaguely resembles what it started life as.
Or grey tweed interior...nuff said