Vehicle Description
1967 Chevrolet Nova
"Up with good looks. Down with high prices. The stylish economy
car.". The 1967 Nova sales brochure. The high powered Turbo Fire
327ci V8 that had been introduced the previous year as the
top-of-the-line engine option was discontinued for 1967. The Nova
SS got a new black accented grille. Optional front disc brakes were
made available for the first time. With the introduction of the
Turbo-Fire engine in 1966, the Nova SS had snuck its way into a
muscle car label, despite its small stature. Really, it was
somewhere in between the pony car and muscle car class. Though its
power had been diminished in 1967, it was still a quick car that
would become quicker as the years wore on.
For consignment, a 1967 tribute with some of that zapped power put
back in with a 383ci stroker, electronic fuel injection, a rebuilt
transmission, new suspension and subframe connectors and Flowmaster
dual exhaust all wrapped up in a nice blue on blue package and
waiting for you in our Hallowed Halls.
Exterior
Painted in Marina Blue, straight steel panels are shown with
scrapes, scratches and chipping of the paint, especially on the
lower surfaces. Gaps are decently minded but would benefit from
some extra alignment time as there is evidence of rubbing
particularly between the driver's door and front fender. Polished
15 inch American Racing Torque Thrust wheels give a muscular and
elegant look for this once humble grocery getter. The headlights,
slightly recessed into their respective bezels at the front of each
fender flank a bright and shiny eggcrate grille and just below is a
brilliant straight chrome bumper. New emblems are on and match the
quality of the nice trimmings around the glass. Just above the
wheel wells in front is a small "fold" in the metal, which is a
built-in trim spear, but remains the body color. This runs through
the doors and to the rear quarters which support vertical
taillights and backup lights placed on top of each other. A nicely
curved back glass meets up with the trunk lid and rolls rearward to
a trim piece which runs between the taillights and highlights the
rear of the lid. Below is another pristine bumper.
Interior
Breaking up the blue shiny vinyl on each door is a chromed T which
delineates the panels, one housing the armrest, door pull, and the
other, door actuator, lock knob and window crank. More Marina Blue
painted metal makes up the sills of these doors. Inside we note a
very well done, new split bench seat with some blue tuck and roll
bolsters, a smooth mid panel and a white stripe of vinyl cutting
through the smooth center panels. Blue piping is also surrounding
these seats. The rear bench matches the front split bench in its
style and pattern. Upfront a simple angled dash using padded blue
vinyl on top and an aluminum panel through the center, with more
blue metal below. The instruments and radio are within this
aluminum center and just below is the display/controller for the
EFI, a trio of aftermarket gauges, and the ducting and vents for
the A/C and heating system. An original steering wheel is fronting
this clean dash, and an aftermarket tachometer is mounted to the
column. Black carpeting in like new condition floods the floors,
and nicely embroidered floor mats are above the new carpeting. The
headliner is nice in blue vinyl showing just a few wrinkles.
Drivetrain
The consignor states that a 383ci V8 is now on board under the hood
making an asphalt ripping 450hp. A flip of the hood confirms that
it is a V8, however, not the cubic inches, which remains consignor
stated. On top is an aluminum intake manifold and a Holley Sniper
EFI unit. All this with a bowtie orange/red block, and chromed
valve covers and an air cleaner covering in chrome. On the back is
a TH350 3-speed manual transmission which the consigner says was
recently rebuilt. The rear axle is a 10 bolt 4.11 posi setup that
the consignor states is new.
Undercarriage
Lots of black paint and undercoating is seen along with some
surface rust on untreated components. One area of concern is the
passengers rear unibody rail, a prior repair is note. Otherwise, we
note a nice job done underneath with a big shout out to the
subframe connectors that have been added to help with structural
integrity. Also, we note a new boxed steel front subframe along
with independent adjustable coilovers for the front, and leaf
springs for the back. Power disc brakes are up front and work
together with power rear drums. A power rack and pinion steering
system is noted as well.
Drive-Ability
A quick fire up and little warm up, thanks to the modern EFI, and
off to the test track. I felt like a superstar behind this wheel in
this excellent interior. On track I experienced smooth
acceleration, bias free panic stopping, and nice tight cornering.
All functions were working at this time.
Well restored, well upgraded in the engine department, and nicely
done interior, we have a runner, and a gunner with only a few small
frowns. If you are looking for a smaller muscle car classic this
one is truly a wild deuce in SS tribute form.
VIN DECODE
115377W160469
1-Chevrolet
15-Chevy II 400, Nova Inline 6
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
7-1967
W-Willow Run, MI Assy Plant
160469-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 67 11637-1967 Chevy II 400 Nova 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY WRN15446-Willow Run Body #
TR 735-Blue Standard Interior
PNT DD-Nantucket Blue
W-Tinted Windshield
3D-Special Lighting Group
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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.
