Gateway Classic Cars is pleased to present a 1963 Nova SS "Gasser"
street car for sale in our Atlanta showroom. This recent build with
just 1,200-miles, took part in the 2018 Power Tour, accounting for
840- of those miles. She is powered by a dual quad 355 cu in;
10.7-1 Hypermatic flat top pistons; with 59cc aluminum heads,
driving through a Muncie M-21 close ratio transmission to a 10 bolt
positraction rear end with 3:55 gears. The steel body is painted in
the original Fawn Gold paint with heavy metallic, and the interior
is the matching color, with light-weight bucket seats, lacking the
rear seat. She screams like in the old days with the wheel well
headers, and the sparkle in the paint. This car is a head turner,
and a smile fetcher! The build information is documented, and
contained in the file. Here is some history for those who would
like background on this exciting style of dragster. The term
"Gasser" refers to a style of drag race car that was prolific in
the late 1950s through the 1960s that ran on gasoline as fuel, as
opposed to race fuel. These cars typically competed in "heads up"
drag races that were classed by engine size and car weight. In the
faster classes the cars used a straight axle front suspension that
produced the intimidating stance that gassers are known for. Easily
recognized by common features like the higher front end stance that
was developed as a means of weight transfer to the rear wheels for
traction, this style became popular later as builders attempted to
achieve a traditional or nostalgic race look. These cars became fan
favorites as the well-known racers began to run "grudge matches"
for higher purses. In no time these matches were the top billing at
many shows due to the crowd entertainment factor. Gassers were the
top drag racing classes in the period that is now referred to as
"the gasser war years," which ranged from 1955 through 1968.In
addition to the straight axle, most gassers also sported Halibrand
wheels, no front bumper, and had a front mounted Moon tank. The
gasser form was dictated by function and most builders looked to
eliminate as much weight as possible. Having their exhaust pipes
exit through the front fender to shorten the length of exhaust
tubing is another common characteristic of gassers. Builders used
1930s through 1950s production coupes or sedans to create these
highly modified racing vehicles. Late model cars were not allowed
in the Gas classes until 1967, and the gas classes were totally
eliminated by NHRA in 1972. They run today all over the United
States and down under in Australia and New Zealand in vintage and
nostalgia drags. To view this 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS Gasser, please
visit our site at www.gatewayclassiccars.com, call 678-894-4833, or
email us at
[email protected]. To see this 1963
Chevrolet Nova SS Gasser in person, stop by our showroom located at
1870 McFarland Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005.
https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/NDY/1171/1962-Chevrolet-Nova
