Vehicle Description
It's no mere rebadging of a more commonly seen representative of
the model. This 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS is the real thing -
a genuine top tier example of the Nova, Chevrolet's original
entrant into the muscle car war of the mid-'60s. It retains an
authentic appearance that's electrified by a set of ultra sharp
aftermarket wheels and it's been equipped with a well-chosen array
of upgrades to make it a great frequent driver.
The red shade draped over its first generation form is a definite
winner. It's bright and vibrant with a great shine from front to
back. Get up close and you'll notice right away just how precise
the panel alignment is - when you trace the contours that run the
entire length of the car, you'll see they're very level the whole
way. The stock stance combines with a collection of proper badging
that all remains securely in place and proudly proclaims this
Chevy's upper class status. The collection of chrome on board here
is also looking strong - the front and rear bumpers both sit nice
and level and show no signs of any mishaps, and a polishing session
will have the body trim looking its best in no time. Clean, clear
glass surrounding the cabin adds further to this classic's
road-ready appearance - this is a strong, solid ride in all
respects and it really looks the part.
Inside, the interior remains in its original black color and now
sports some great upgrades to increase its functionality. The front
buckets show only the slightest of wear as they straddle a center
console that blends a stock foundation with aftermarket add-ons to
great effect - the cupholders and storage space will really come in
handy. Some really nice work was performed on the instrument
cluster - the added Dakota Digital gauge pack mixes in some analog
elements and really looks great in this setting. A sharp-looking
billet steering wheel now sits on the tilt column, and just to its
right, the underdash climate control system will keep you and your
passengers comfortable while the AM/FM/CD stereo tends to your
audio requests. In back, the trunk area is as tidy as can be, with
clean carpeting lining the floor and a full size spare in view
wearing a matching cover bearing the signature Chevy bowtie - a
nice finishing detail.
Plenty of attention has been lavished upon the entire drivetrain to
bring it to top form. A fresh 5.7 liter crate motor now sits in the
engine compartment. It was added not long ago and is armed with a
JEGS aluminum intake manifold and 4 barrel carb that sits under a
distinctive Holley dual element air cleaner. The 4 speed automatic
700r4 transmission just behind it was recently rebuilt and offers
an overdrive gear to keep revs down at highway speeds. Rounding out
the drivetrain is a 10 bolt rear end that now carries a new set of
gears. There's a great collection of chrome components under the
hood to add eye candy and a sizable aluminum radiator sits up front
to keep temperatures in check. The aftermarket front suspension
provides a ride quality that is nice and firm yet plenty
comfortable. Power steering makes for easy navigation, while power
brakes that feature discs up front bring this classic Nova to
prompt and fade resistant stops as it cruises on its set of very
cool looking 17" Ridler wheels wrapped with Ironman tires.
This 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS features a blend of vintage
charm and modern functionality that's hard to come by. Call
today!
