Vehicle Description
When a classic car has been meticulously restored so that every
detail is about custom speed and showmanship, it rarely leaves its
creator's hands. But this 1962 Chevrolet Nova Restomod is up for
grabs right now, and it has everything including an award-worthy
shine, competition-ready suspension, custom A/C interior, and an
amazing 600-horsepower powerhouse.
This is the kind of full custom build that takes a lot of planning
and long-term vision. In fact, this car was already on the show
circuit well before it was completed. That's because they took a
long time and $175k invested to get everything just right. Door
handles, badging, and other trim was expertly removed, and all the
sheetmetal was massaged until this iconic classic looked nearly
seamless. And that's when it was ready for the paintwork. PPG's
Super Jet Black has a level of presentation that looks wet from
across a show field. And of course, the details are absolutely
awesome. The custom billet grille, lowered suspension, and chopped
windshield add to the car's sleekness. And the power bulge in the
cowl hood and 17-inch Boyd's alloys with extra meaty rear ones
drive home the idea that this midnight machine hunts other cars out
there.
Because this roadster is open to the world, they spent a fortune
making the interior look amazing. It starts with a supple tan
leather upholstery that has the kind of stitching that would make a
Mercedes jealous. The same goes for the fitting of the custom door
panels and the ultra-plush wool carpeting. Just like the exterior,
sleekness is a central them to the interior. They went the extra
mile to make sure that custom pieces like the dash and center
console really wow people with its uncluttered quality. And with
the eliminated windows, the door tops give you a seamlessly smooth
evolution from the interior to the exterior. Even the AM/FM/CD
stereo is hidden in the trunk (you control it with a remote) to
keep everything smooth and clean. The driver gets a piston-style
shifter and a Billet Specialties steering wheel mounted on a tilt
column. Turn the key, and the black dash has the full Dakota
Digital gauge package glow to life. Oh yes, this one loves to
impress.
On a total build this awesome, of course the engine bay is
award-worthy, too. The silky-smooth inner fenders funnel your
attention to the big motor in the middle. They did an expert job of
hiding the wiring just so you can really get a complete look at the
fully polished presentation. And while you'll wow them with the
style, this motor also has a ton of substance. It starts with a Gen
V 502 cubic-inch crate V8 that was built by Cope Brothers
Automotive Machine. This famous speed shop enlarged the motor to
540ci total. Plus, they enhanced and fortified it with Speed Pro
flat top pistons, Clevite main bearings, forged steel rods, a full
Crane roller cam set-up, Melling high volume oil pump, Chevy
Bow-tie rectangular port heads, Crane roller rockers, ARP
fasteners, an Edelbrock Performer dual-plane intake, and topped
with a Holley 750 CFM four-barrel carburetor. Sanderson headers add
power while feeding the three-inch Flowmaster dual exhaust. This
monster motor was dyno rated at 600 horsepower and 620 lb/ft
torque. So to make sure the power gets to the pavement, you have a
stout TH400 three-speed prepared by NHRA drag racer Kim Bryn. It
includes Kevlar bands, Torrington bearing kit, RayBestos clutches,
TransGo shift kit, and a Hughes 3000 converter. As you look at the
undercarriage photos, you'll spot a clean build of an Art Morrison
custom box tube chassis. This full powder coated presentation also
includes the Morrison Mustang II-style tubular A-arms, Morrison
four-link rear, and the Currie 9-inch rear with Dutchman 31-spline
axles. Adjustable coilovers, ZR-rated tires, and four-wheel disc
brakes complete this true street-eating package.
We have the full details on this build, including a long list of
desirable names that contributed to this one-of-a-kind. We just
don't have the room to list it all here, so call for all the
details. We'll also go over the six-figure receipt file and binders
of photos that document the full build. So if you want to get
everyone talking, the first step is to call today!
