Vehicle Description
Last of the first generation of Chevy II "Nova", and the first year
it would be recognized as a "Muscle car", this great looking '65
Nova SS is small and light with a big motor. That means big fun in
classic 60s style.
As you approach this car from a distance, you notice the aggressive
rake of the chassis and how that seems to give it a bit of instant
attitude. If the windows are down, you may also notice the great
look of a coupe with no B-pillar messing up the clean lines. Red is
always a good color for a classic car, and this one looks
particularly good in it with splashes of chrome, sitting on
graphite colored wheels. Up front, there is a full width grill with
integrated headlight rings that flows directly into the deep,
chrome front bumper. Window trim is in great shape and adds to the
shine too. They will definitely see you coming at night under the
lights! Nova SS emblems appear on the rear fenders, and crossed
racing flags with "327" on the front fenders might be a little
misleading, but that's OK. The real engine displacement will be
disclosed on a "need to know" basis to unsuspecting
challengers.
Open the door and you will find a nicely done black interior. The
door panels have chrome highlights and the front seat is a split
bench design with nicely pleated upholstery. Both front and back
seats have "Nova" nicely embroidered in red. A deep dish, three
spoke, wooden steering wheel feels good in your hands, and the
slick looking, black and chrome dash is easily visible through it.
There is a speedo to the left, basic engine gauges to the right,
and a clock in between them. An Audiovox stereo is nicely mounted
in a brushed aluminum trim panel in the center of the dash, with
control knobs below it, and a Sunpro gauge cluster below them to
keep accurate tabs on critical engine functions. The rather large
trunk in this car means that you can throw all the folding chairs,
coolers, and anything else you want in it for a night at the cruise
in, or a trip to the beach.
So, as a prospective buyer, you will "need to know" what this
engine really is. It is a little bigger than a 327 as it is really
a 400-cubic inch small block. It sits snuggly in the nice, tidy,
engine bay of this little car. A chrome, Holley air filter assembly
assures that the engine is breathing clean air, and it flows
through a Holly 4bbl carb and polished Edelbrock intake. Chrome
Chevrolet valve covers look great and are complimented by a chrome
alternator. There are signs of regular maintenance and the master
cylinder and brake booster appear to have been replaced recently.
An aluminum radiator with electric fans keeps the engine running
cool. Power flows back through a 3-speed automatic to a 10-bolt
rear end and to the ground through 215/60R15 tires mounted on
American Racing Torq Thrust wheels. Up front, 205/60R15s handle the
steering duties, and disc brakes provide good stopping power.
A classic Nova with a big motor means big fun. Come on down and
check this one out. Then take it home, then out cruising, then
maybe to the beach.