Vehicle Description
When the weather gets warm, dreams of cruising down the highway in
a jaw-dropping classic are inevitable. Linger on that thought a
little longer and the sound of a big block V8 comes to mind,
coupled with images of an old school dash. We'll let you fill in
the details from there but, if you like where we were going, have a
look at this slick Chevy Nova. Backing 555 cubic inches of aluminum
Donovan power with a tough Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and
brilliant aesthetics, this cool coupe is the kind of car that you
catch yourself just stopping to stare at. And if you're ready to
feel the summer breeze behind the wheel of a storied Detroit
legend, it's a chance to turn your dreams into reality!
TANGELO TANGO
The beneficiary of a nut-and-bolt rotisserie build that was
completed by the pros at Lucasville, Ohio's Newton's Paint & Body,
this factory Super Sport coupe is founded on solid sheetmetal that
was completely stripped, married to fresh mini tubs and finished
with a carefully relocated firewall. Not surprisingly, every seam
on this Main Street king has been aligned to better-than-factory
fit. Its panels wear vivid House Of Kolor pigment that dresses
bright white base in Tangelo Pearl Shimrin and a coat of glossy
clear. And it all adds up to one very impressive classic that looks
right at home reflecting summertime car shows!
The subdued and classy lines of the prototypical Nova are late '60s
conservative. And because they're so universal in appeal, they've
continued to gain significant popularity. At the front of this
Chevy, a mirrored bumper frames stylish parking lamps beneath a
stainless-trimmed Super Sport grille that's bookended by modern
tri-bar headlamps. Behind that grille, a steel Cowl Induction Hood
leads the eye to tinted glass that's cased in straight trim,
polished wipers and polished drip rails. At the sides of that
glass, a conservative profile centers polished bowtie mirrors, a
billet fuel filler and traditional GM door handles between bold
"555" fender emblems and tasteful "Super Sport" quarter scripts.
And at the back of the car, a second mirrored bumper bends between
clean taillights and polished exhaust tips.
FIVE-FIVE-FIVE
Enact this Nova's billet hood supports and you'll find 555 cubic
inches of aluminum Donovan big block that twists a massive 658
horsepower into a whopping 820 lb./ft. of torque! A perfect amount
of oxygen flows from a custom, Spectre-capped air cleaner to a
lightweight aluminum intake that's wired with FAST electronic fuel
injection. A fine mixture of air and premium pump gas progresses to
aluminum Dart heads, which seal smooth hydraulic lifters under
polished billet breathers and color-keyed Chevrolet valve covers. A
quality MSD distributor jolts hot MSD Super Conductor Plug Wires to
create stout compression. Spent gases roar through Jet-Hot-coated
headers. Charge comes courtesy of a polished alternator that, along
with a polished water pump and polished AC compressor, spins a
polished Billet Specialties Tru Trac accessory drive. Cooling is
provided by a big Be Cool radiator and dual SPAL puller fans.
Details include niceties like dressed hoses, polished brake
components and a custom radiator closeout. And a mirrored firewall,
relocated a full three inches, anchors a smoothed and painted
engine bay.
MOVES TO MATCH
The ferocious big block twists torque through a proven
Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed, sourced directly from TCI, that works
well with a trusty Gear Vendors overdrive. That gearbox, tailored
to a modified tunnel and a hooped crossmember, spins a narrowed
Ford 9-inch that's finished with a posi-traction differential.
Body-matched floors ride a powder-coated chassis, which is led by a
Mustang II-style TCI front-clip that's enhanced by manual
rack-and-pinion steering. Opposite that clip, a TCI 4-link plants
spry coil-overs behind welded subframe connectors. At the corners,
a quartet of Wilwood calipers squeezes a quartet of drilled and
slotted rotors. Exhaust floats from the aforementioned headers into
3-inch stainless pipes, which center an H-shaped crossover in front
of polished Magnaflow mufflers. Liquid fossils float around a
custom fuel tank. And power meets the pavement through custom
Billet Specialties Rails, which spin 225/45ZR17 BF Goodrich g-Force
T/As in front of 335/30ZR18 BF Goodrich g-Force T/As.
CUSTOM CLASS
Open this Nova's solid doors and you'll find a fully custom cockpit
that wraps cool style around modern convenience. A brilliant,
leather-trimmed dash hangs sporty AutoMeter NV telemetry beside
modern Clarion audio and a familiar Vintage Air control panel.
Plush bucket seats, the rears retained thanks to carefully chosen
mini tubs, frame a custom, full-length console that's built around
a billet Hurst shifter and billet window switches. That console
floats clean carpet, which complements a custom headliner and
billet-trimmed side panels. The driver spins a matched Billet
Specialties steering wheel around billet foot pedals and a
polished, tilting column. And naturally, this Nova's trunk is just
as nicely finished as its cockpit.
In 1966, this Chevy was some of the best transportation your money
could buy. Presently, it's some of the coolest muscle on the
classic car market. Call, click or visit https://www.RKMotors.com
and kick your summer off right!
HIGHLIGHTS
National award winning Nova resto-mod that's the product of a
nut-and-bolt rotisserie build
Authentic Nova Super Sport coupe
555 cubic inch aluminum Donovan V8 with FAST electronic fuel
injection and 658 horsepower
TCI Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission with a Gear
Vendors overdrive
Narrowed 9-inch rear axle with a posi-traction differential
Rack-and-pinion steering
Wilwood 4-wheel power disc brakes
TCI independent front suspension and a TCI 4-link rear
suspension
Customized leather interior with modern audio and power windows
House Of Kolor Tangelo Pearl Shimrin paint with a white base
17 and 18-inch Billet Specialties Rail wheels
3-inch Magnaflow exhaust
Restoration photos
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
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