Vehicle Description
1966 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet designer Clare MacKichan recalled about creating the
Chevy II: "There was no time for experimentation or doodling around
with new ideas from either the engineers or from us in design; And
it had to be a basic-type car." "I think that was the quickest
program we ever did at any time," he continued. "We worked night
and day on that car, and it didn't take very long to run it through
our shop because we had a deadline." And that's what made the Chevy
II one of the fastest new-car development programs in GM history -
just 18 months after the designers got the green light, the first
production Chevy II rolled off the Willow Run, Michigan, assembly
line in August 1961, in time for its September 29 introduction.
Unlike the Corvair, the 1962 Chevy II was deliberately never
intended to be revolutionary in concept or execution; its mission
was to give Chevrolet buyers a simple, back-to-the-basics compact
car. When he announced the Chevy II to the press, Chevrolet General
Manager Ed Cole described the car as offering "maximum
functionalism with thrift."
Starting out life as a bench seater, automatic shift on the column
in Fawn Tan with Fawn interior, well you get it, a family car, now
rebuilt to go and show wild!
Exterior
With the body straightened, rust repaired, epoxy primed, then
painted base coat then clear coat, then the entire car was wet
sanded and buffed for a flat reflective mirror like finish. The car
is now metallic blue and has a fitted 2" cowl hood with hand
painted silver pin striping. New glass, bumpers, headlight bezels,
trim and seals were installed, and now present near perfect.
Chromed Cragar SS 5-spoke wheels are installed all around.
Interior
Totally redone with Dynamat sound deadening spray, a custom dash to
match exterior paint, Autometer analog speedo and digital odometer,
a custom console with a molded in trans gauge, shift lever with LED
indicator, Autosound radio, and speakers. Also, Vintage air, a new
dash pad, and headliner, and new door panels with power windows.
Brand new custom pedals, headliner and visors which are showroom
perfect. Backs of seats were also sprayed to match exterior as are
upper part of interior doors.
Drivetrain
A crate 350ci GM motor with a new Carter 4-barrel carburetor with
electric choke, MSD distributor, MSD coil, aluminum valve covers,
and within rebuilt heads roller rockers, and pulley, Edelbrock
intake, and oval air cleaner. To keep things cool a new radiator,
chromed alternator, and new AC compressor. All attached to a TH350
3-speed automatic transmission, with aluminum deep sump pan.
Undercarriage
Definitely involved in the redux, we see a 3.73 10 bolt posi rear,
a Heidt's Mustang 2 type suspension in front, and a leaf spring
rear suspension. Power rack and pinion steering, new shocks, new
lowering springs, and a new sway bar. Also seen are a new fuel
tank, and stainless pipes exhaust with new mufflers.
Not exactly your mother's car she took to the store to get the
groceries anymore, although if she was in a hurry, it would be
perfect. This car has been painstakingly restored with no stone
left unturned, and is absolutely beautiful, from the paint, to the
interior to the undercarriage to the mill, it's all really well
done!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
