Vehicle Description
The formula was a good one: take a lightweight car like the Chevy
II and stuff it full of small block V8. This 1966 Chevy II (also
known as the Nova) is a road-ready example of that formula in
action, and adds a big dose of eyeball appeal to go with it.
Colors like the bright burgundy finish on this Nova help give
Chevy's compact a bigger presence. They're not big cars, which is
why they're so potent out on the road, but in bright colors you
have no choice but to treat them with respect. The paint and
bodywork on this car are several years old and the paint is
starting to show its age, but if you like to drive, there aren't
many better Bowties for the job. A professional buff might clean
things up, but either way, this car gets noticed. The steel
underneath is quite straight and shows off good gaps, suggesting
that when the work was done, they took their time. Nice chrome,
including the factory grille with authentic SS emblem and the
'Super Sport' logos on the quarters, gives it just enough flash to
get some attention as you go rolling past.
The interior is extremely nice, however, with late-model buckets
wearing newer seat covers, matching door panels, and contrasting
carpets, all neatly tailored to fit the car's mature image. A
center console is a relatively rare option in the bare-bones Nova,
and it has been augmented with a custom B&M shifter to manage
the 700R4 automatic transmission underneath. A wood-rimmed steering
wheel is a slightly extravagant sight in a simple Nova, but it fits
with the new interior's luxurious vibe. Even in an SS, the gauge
package was little more than the speedometer and fuel gauge, but
someone has thoughtfully added a tach under the dash. A modern
digital AM/FM/CD stereo lives in the dash and powers speakers
stashed throughout the interior. And for a little car, there sure
is plenty of trunk space, even with a full-sized spare tire tucked
up in there.
So, OK, this Nova originally carried a six, but today there's a
raucous 350 cubic inch V8, just as the General intended... more or
less. The upgrade is a literal bolt-in, so why wouldn't you do it?
It's considerably more powerful than anything they were building in
1966 and has been augmented with an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor
and intake manifold and a Pertronix ignition. Chevy Orange paint
and chrome rocker covers certainly help with the highly detailed
look, and there's a giant radiator up front. The 700R4 automatic
transmission is plenty tough for V8 duty and channels power to the
original rear end. A newer dual exhaust system with cut-outs gives
it a fantastic bark and disc brakes were added up front in
preparation for the speed this neat little torque factory can
generate. Classic Torque Thrust wheels really fill the wheel wells
yet keep the '60s look and carry blackwall radials at all four
corners.
A slick V8 SS with an awesome look and lots of receipts for all the
work. If you like the promise of light weight and horsepower, then
perhaps this car deserves a closer look. Call today!