Vehicle Description
This 1967 Chevy Nova would look great no matter what you did with
it, but even the original version can't compete with the amazing
street machine it has become. 454 cubic inches, an agile
suspension, and stunning electric blue paint all work together to
create one of the cleanest, meanest Novas we've ever seen.
The minimalist shape of the Nova can be traced to its origins as an
economy car, but when everything is done to show standards, it
stands out as something special. The sheetmetal is so tight it
appears stretched over the Nova's chassis, and the single character
line that stretches from nose to tail seems to visually make the
car seem longer and lower than it really is. The Viper Blue
metallic paint is simply spectacular, with a miles-deep finish that
only hours of tedious hand sanding can achieve. Good panel
alignment also contributes to this car's almost intangible good
looks, along with a brilliant shine that's a result of a good color
sand and buff. A few signs of use are evident, but they're hard to
find and most folks won't notice at all simply because the car
looks so good overall. All the original trim remains intact, but on
a Nova there isn't much, just nicely finished chrome bumpers front
and rear, a simple grille up front, and Super Sport emblems on the
quarters. A light tint on the glass adds the final touch that make
this Nova look incredibly smooth.
In some ways, the interior was restored to stock condition. There
are new factory-style seat covers on the front bucket seats, the
carpets and door panels are reproductions, and the shifter lives in
a factory center console. Upgrades like the Auto Meter Pro-Comp
gauges, AM/FM/CD stereo head unit, and B&M shifter give it a
modern flair that's the essence of the Pro-Touring movement. An
original steering wheel is the right choice in a vintage muscle car
like this, and there's a fully functional back seat for some
friends who probably won't complain about the accommodations. For
better weight distribution and to free up some under-hood space,
the battery was relocated to the trunk, which is clean but not
fully finished, although a reproduction mat would be an inexpensive
upgrade that would look great.
Big power in a little package was the Nova SS calling card from day
one, and with 454 cubic inches of bib block thunder, this one
carries some serious blasting powder under the hood. With an
Edelbrock aluminum intake, a big Holley 4-barrel carburetor and
aluminum heads, this isn't just some lazy truck engine, but a
torque-happy street assassin that perfectly complements the Nova's
compact size and agile handling. Dual electric fans and an electric
water pump keep it nice and cool under any circumstances and we
like the minimalist look of the engine bay. Custom sheetmetal inner
fenders are made possible by a trick front suspension that includes
a custom subframe and rack-and-pinion steering for great steering
feel. A built 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission provides an
overdrive gear for easy cruising and four-wheel disc brakes were
added as a precaution, because that big block flings this little
car around pretty easily. The suspension has been lowered, so it
hunkers down just right over those beautiful polished Boyd
Coddington aluminum wheels which wear staggered 17- and 18-inch
performance radials.
Wicked fast and fully sorted, early Novas don't get much nicer than
this beautifully built hardtop. Call today!