Vehicle Description
This 1966 Chevrolet Nova is a deceptive car. It's certainly not
subtle, but it's also the kind of car where the more you look, the
more there is to see. It's quite nicely built inside and out with
quality that is tangible in every single component on the car, and
with a stout 383 stroker motor under the hood, it's also seriously
potent on the street.
Paint doesn't get much nicer than the bright blue on this handsome
Nova. It's pretty close to the Chevy's famous Marina Blue, and the
look remains timeless. Finish quality is quite good, as you'd
expect at this price, with laser-straight bodywork and a deep,
glossy urethane finish that was cut and buffed to give it a great
shine. Not only did they not have the technology in 1966 to make a
car look this nice, they didn't have the time! Of course, for a
performance car, a cowl-induction hood is a must-have, along with a
set of hood pins to tie it down. You also get an external fuel
pressure gauge that adds a race-ready attitude, and, of course,
those giant meats out back. On the other hand, there are no
stripes, no fake SS badges, no wings, just crisply folded
sheetmetal and bright chrome trim that makes this car look a lot
more expensive than it is.
The interior is equally attractive and equally well-finished, with
soft Fawn upholstery with bench seats and plenty of eye candy. It's
always cool to see a high-performance bench seat car, particularly
one outfitted like this one, which includes a 4-point cage behind
the seat and more race hardware throughout. The soft interior color
is at odds with its performance intentions, and it's still quite
handsome with a shiny dash, handsome carbon-fiber steering wheel,
and aftermarket gauges in their own panel in the center of the
dash. There aren't a lot of options, but you will note that it's
ready to rock with a B&M shifter, line lock on the steering
wheel, and the monster tach with shift light. But it's not pure
racer, not with a great-sounding AM/FM/CD stereo system with
remote. Open the trunk and you'll find the rest of the system with
beautiful enclosures, including a pair of JL amplifiers and
subwoofers, along with a custom fuel cell and battery enclosure.
Nice!
A small block is a natural fit here, and the 383 cubic inch stroker
puts big block power in a small block package. Dressed with plenty
of dress-up, the engine bay is the kind you'll want to show off,
provided you stop driving it long enough for other folks to get a
look. The usual upgrades help it make serious horsepower and with a
big aluminum radiator up front, it never gets cranking in the heat.
AFR aluminum heads, Edelbrock intake manifold, Holley carburetor,
full MSD ignition system, and fresh wiring mean it's ready to rock.
Long-tube headers and oversized mufflers give it a hi-po sound, and
you'll note that the rest of the chassis is in extremely good
condition. A TH400 3-speed automatic transmission feeds a
heavy-duty Ford 9-inch rear end with 3.55s inside, providing just
the right balance between acceleration and highway comfort. The tub
is reinforced with subframe connectors and monoleaf springs use
traction bars to plant the giant tires. Cragar mag wheels are
era-correct and carry 165/80/15 front and 325/50/15 rear Mickey
Thompson radials.
A very impressive build that's a great blend of performance and
comfort. If you like the color, you're going to love the car. Call
today!