Vehicle Description
The Chevrolet Nova has been a respected member of the muscle car
class since it was first introduced, and as a result it's been a
coveted foundation for generations of customization projects. You
won't see many that can top this 1966 Chevrolet Nova as far as
sheer badass looks are concerned. It's a great blending of classic
and modern elements that not only leave this venerable classic with
its identity very much intact, but also make for a car that's a
blast to drive.
All too often, we see the quest for visual impact result in a ride
that's long on flash, but short on finish. Not here. This two-tone
navy blue metallic and silver paint is a very strong custom job -
nice and even in color, with a great clearcoat sitting on top. That
aggressive hood scoop up front shows a lot of craftsmanship as well
as it rises gracefully and symmetrically. Plenty of attention has
also been spent on the finishing touches, so you'll find the front
and rear bumpers sitting level and looking clean, and the front
grille and headlight casings very fresh. Unlike many projects this
dynamic, this Nova's badging remains intact - a nice touch that
reaffirms its proud Chevy lineage - and is well-represented
throughout the exterior of the car. When it came time to put the
pieces together, it was done with a lot of precision, and you'll
see that the body panels fit together well, with even gapping
that's resulted in well-aligned doors, hood and deck lid. No doubt
that this car makes a strong statement, but it's one that's backed
up with a lot of attention to detail.
The black vinyl interior is well-configured, with some nice
aftermarket touches added seamlessly, and with no disruption of the
largely original conformation. The bench seats in both front and
back look impressively fresh, showing no wrinkling or tears. Below
the seating sits a new-looking expanse of black carpeting. Direct
your gaze forward and you'll see that a JT Grant steering wheel
sits in place of the original on a tilt column, while just beyond,
a full set of Dakota digital gauges glow blue and look right at
home in the instrument cluster. A Pioneer AM/FM/CD player fits
perfectly in the place once occupied by the original radio. With no
carpeting lining the floor of the trunk area in back, any fitment
issues would be readily apparent, but there are none to be found.
The battery has been relocated here and sits neatly on a shelf
toward the front, with plenty of usable space left over.
This Nova has been configured with a great balance of power and
drivability. A fuel- injected LS1 V8 engine resides under the hood
and, outfitted with Edelbrock headers and an aftermarket system to
supply cold, dense air, it starts right up and is running and
sounding great. An amply-sized Anton aluminum radiator sits up
front, combined with a pair of electric fans and an overflow tank
to keep operating temperatures in check. A great dance partner with
the LS1 is the 4L60E automatic transmission which keeps pace and
makes this an easy daily cruiser. A Heights front clip w/ tubular
A-arms, rack & pinion steering and Wilwood four wheel disc brakes
all combine for great handling and stopping power for more spirited
driving situations. This very well-configured Chevy classic sits on
a set of American Racing wheels - 15" in front that are carrying
Mirada Sport GT2 tires, and 16" in back, outfitted with Cooper
Zeons.
If you're looking for a modified classic that offers great
workmanship and drivability to go along with its dynamic
appearance, you really need to see this 1966 Chevrolet Nova. Call
today!
