Vehicle Description
This 1967 Chevy Nova Restomod (aka the Chevy II) would look great
no matter what you did with it, but even the original version can't
compete with the amazing street machine it has become. Huge
horsepower from a modern 6.2L LS3 V8, five gears in the
transmission, and stunning Tuxedo Black paint all work together to
create one of the cleanest, meanest pro-touring/resto-mod Novas
we've ever had the privilege to feature.
The minimalist shape of the Nova can be traced to its origins as an
economy car, but when everything is done to a high standard, it
pops out as something very special. The sheetmetal is so tight it
appears stretched over the Nova's chassis, and the single character
line that stretches from nose to tail seems to visually make the
car seem longer and lower than it really is. The brilliant Tuxedo
Paint looks simply spectacular, with a miles-deep finish that only
hours of tedious hand sanding can achieve. Sure, it's not a perfect
trailer queen, and upon very close examination a flaw or two could
be unearthed, but for a top-dog driver-quality sled you won't get
much better than this around this price point. Great panel
alignment also contributes to this car's almost intangible good
looks, along with a brilliant shine that's a result of a good color
sand and buff. A cowl hood always kicks things up a notch in the
aggression department, but thankfully this isn't one of those
6-inch monstrosities that takes away from the rest of the car, but
rather a more subtle piece of livery that looks perfect when
matched-up with the pillar-less, hardtop body style. The slick body
molding running along the bottom flanks only serves to highlight
the car's most interesting features and it's all in fantastic
condition that will stop people in their tracks at the next big
classic car event. Up front the grille looks practically flawless,
punctuated with the familiar 'Nova SS' badge embedded within, while
the tail panel trim out back serves as the perfect bookend for the
sinister black car. Big bumpers fore and aft add even more spark,
and the oversized wheels fill the fenders so neatly it's as if a
shoehorn was needed to get them tucked in just right.
For the most part, the interior was restored to stock condition,
although a few choice additions have greatly improved the look and
feel inside. There are fresh red vinyl seat covers on the factory
bucket seats and rear bench, accented with contrasting white
stripes down the center of the seatbacks, and the stock design is
matched on the door panels that also look practically brand new.
The matching red carpets below are plush and tightly insulate the
cabin, and the center console houses a cue-ball topped Hurst
shifter for an industrial-strength, sporty look. Upgrades like the
polished chrome tilt steering column with 3-spoke steering wheel,
Stewart Warner gauges inside a machined bezel, and chrome and
billet knobs and handles give it a modern flair that's the essence
of the restomod movement. A cleverly engineered A/C system
integrates neatly into the original dashboard without significant
modifications, as does the retro-style AM/FM/Cassette stereo just
above it. The back seat is still comfortable and fully functional,
so grab some friends and go cruising, and the trunk is finished
neat spatter paint and floor mats carefully laid around the fuel
cell and space-saver tire and jack set.
Big power in a little package was the Nova SS calling card from day
one, and with a stout 6.3L LS3 V8 engine under the hood, this one
carries some serious blasting powder. Tuned to run on pump gas and
fitted with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor and GM air-gap performance
intake, this isn't just some lazy truck engine, but rather a
quick-revving, high-winding street assassin that perfectly
complements the Nova's compact size and agile handling. The
gorgeous engine bay has been built to show off, with fabricated and
blacked-out inner fenders, a smoothed black firewall, and that
incredibly cool, dual-snorkeled air cleaner adorned with bright
decals. There's also a set of LS3 valve covers at the flanks of the
motor, a serpentine belt system that powers all the modern
accessories, and a big, aluminum radiator with an electric fan that
keeps the whole show nice and cool. The chassis has been heavily
massaged as well, including a Heidts front suspension set-up with
tubular A-arms, coil-over shocks, power 4-wheel disc brakes, and a
power rack-and-pinion steering system. Out back there's more
performance goodies like a 4-link and coilovers, while a throaty
dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers sounds absolutely
amazing, both at idle and full song. The Tremec 5-speed manual
transmission features a pretty deep overdrive gear, so it doesn't
mind the relatively short gears in the Ford 9-inch rear, which also
has disc brakes on both ends. The suspension has been devilishly
lowered, so it hunkers down just right over those beautiful
polished Billet Specialties wheels which wear staggered 225/45/17
front and 275/40/18 rear performance redline radials.
Incredibly well finished, insanely fast, and still very easy to
drive, early Novas don't get much nicer than this pro-built
hardtop. Call today!
