Vehicle Description
When it comes to current automotive trends, nothing's hotter than
the pro-touring movement. Pro-touring's exceptional blend of
vintage style and modern performance creates undeniable appeal
that's changed almost every aspect of the classic car hobby.
Sporting an awesome combination of vintage swagger and modern mojo,
this sweet Nova follows the pro-touring formula perfectly. The
beneficiary of a professional, ground-up restoration, the car has
been completely reworked to include a hot LS3 small block, a tough
Tremec 6-speed, a full Detroit Speed suspension and traditional,
mid-century aesthetics. Want a hot cruiser that utilizes great
technology to create an unforgettable driving experience? Check out
this killer Chevy II!
PERENNIALLY COOL
Sealed in a rich coat of date-correct Garnet Red two-stage, this
slick coupe is the beneficiary of a professional nut-and-bolt
restoration that was completed by the pros at Sugarloaf,
Pennsylvania's Tony's Muscle Cars. In addition to excellent
alignment, the car's brawny body features show worthy aesthetics
that are the direct result of new trim, new emblems and fresh
chrome bumpers. And those striking details have been carefully
married to a collection of surfaces that is much nicer than
anything that rolled out of the factory!
The subdued and classy lines of the third-generation 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 stainless-trimmed Super Sport grille centers a bright
"SS" emblem between a mirrored bumper, simple lights and a subtle
Chevrolet crest. Behind that grille, a handsome Super Sport Hood
leads the eye to a tinted greenhouse that's framed in straight
stainless, capped in tight vinyl and cleared by Detroit Speed
wipers. At the sides of that glass, a conservative profile centers
polished bowtie mirrors and traditional GM door handles between
wispy fender louvers, stylized marker lamps and tasteful "Nova"
scripts. And at the back of the car, two-tone taillights frame a
correct Super Sport valance between a requisite trunk emblem and
second mirrored bumper.
DISTINCTLY QUICK
Pop the hood and you'll find 6.2 liters of divine GM small block.
Officially known as the Chevrolet Performance LS376/480, that
trusty engine twists a respectable 495 horsepower into 473 lb./ft.
of pavement-slaying torque! At the top of the block, a remote
filter element slinks breeze through a polished air tube, which
fronts a proven GM throttle body. Trusty GM fuel injection plays
well with a GM harness, a GM ECU, a lightweight GM intake and
rectangular-port L92-style heads. Factory coils fire fresh GM plug
wires. A nodular crank, powdered connecting rods and hypereutectic
pistons provide stout 10.7 to 1 compression. A hydraulic roller cam
maximizes intake efficiency. Speaking of breathing, that smooth
valvetrain funnels spent gases through factory-spec manifolds.
There's a beefy Be Cool radiator that's slid between a dressed
support and a big puller fan. A billet serpentine drive spins a
chromed alternator opposite a chromed AC compressor. And, as you
likely deduced from our high-resolution photos, the fresh mill
rolls in a smooth, Satin Black frame that's finished with niceties
like a Wilwood clutch reservoir, classy Corvette coil covers and a
polished The Right Stuff brake booster.
EFFORTLESSLY FUN
Bottom-side, a hydroformed Detroit Speed front-clip backs Detroit
Speed power rack-and-pinion steering with adjustable coil-overs and
tubular control arms. That clip leads a Detroit Speed QUADRALink
rear-half, which backs two more adjustable coil-overs with a beefy
sway bar. Behind the LS3, a hydraulic clutch kicks a tough Tremec
T56 6-speed, sourced directly from Chevrolet Performance, in front
of a 9-inch posi-traction axle. Those bones are shaded by clean,
Satin Black floors that have been supplemented with welded subframe
connectors. Stopping is a cinch thanks to a quartet of drilled and
slotted rotors, which get grabbed by powder-coated Wilwood
calipers. Custom, large-diameter exhaust centers an H-shaped
crossover in front of throaty turbo mufflers and polished stainless
tips. And at the corners of the car, painted American Racing Rally
Wheels push 235/45ZR18 General G-MAX in front of 245/45ZR18 General
G-MAX.
DECIDEDLY RETRO
Open this Chevy's tight-fitting doors and you'll find a custom
leather interior that's stylish, functional and, most importantly,
looks like it belongs in a bare knuckle muscle car! Leather-trimmed
buckets, sourced from a 2006 GTO, feature full power adjustment for
the car's driver and front passenger. A stainless-trimmed dash
hangs a full suite of Dakota Digital HDX telemetry above 180 watts
of Bluetooth-capable audio and nicely integrated hardware for
Vintage Air climate control. A custom console plants switches for
modern power windows below a long Hurst shifter that's capped with
a snazzy Chevrolet Performance ball. Custom, stainless-trimmed side
panels join clean carpet to frame big kick speakers and a billet
'go pedal'. The driver spins an attractive, wood-rimmed wheel
around a tilting column. And the passengers store essentials in a
custom-upholstered trunk.
Restored, sorted and ready to rock and roll, this Nova is the
perfect classic for any muscle car aficionado who enjoys excellent
performance and timeless aesthetics. Featuring a stout small block,
an updated chassis, an overdrive transmission and a healthy list of
great amenities, the car is right at home tackling the turns OR
swaying the show. If you've been eyeing the pro-touring movement
patiently waiting for a unique, incredibly appealing classic,
anticipate no longer!
HIGHLIGHTS
Choice Nova pro-tourer that's the product of a professional
nut-and-bolt restoration
6.2 liter Chevrolet Performance LS3/480 crate engine with 495
horsepower
GM harness, GM ECU and GM electronic fuel injection
Chevrolet Performance Tremec T56 6-speed manual transmission with a
hydraulic clutch
Detroit Speed Ford 9-inch rear axle with a posi-traction
differential
Modern air conditioning
Detroit Speed power rack-and-pinion steering
Wilwood 4-wheel power disc brakes
Detroit Speed hydroformed front suspension
Detroit Speed QUADRALink rear suspension
Custom leather interior with power seats
Modern audio with Bluetooth
Date-correct Garnet Red paint with a Black vinyl top
18-inch American Racing Rally Wheels
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
