Vehicle Description
1967 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet designer Clare MacKichan recalled about creating the
Chevy II: "There was no time for experimentation or doodling around
with new ideas from either the engineers or from us in design; And
it had to be a basic-type car." "I think that was the quickest
program we ever did at any time," he continued. "We worked night
and day on that car, and it didn't take very long to run it through
our shop because we had a deadline." And that's what made the Chevy
II one of the fastest new-car development programs in GM history -
just 18 months after the designers got the green light, the first
production Chevy II rolled off the Willow Run, Michigan, assembly
line in August 1961, in time for its September 29 introduction.
Unlike the Corvair, the 1962 Chevy II was deliberately never
intended to be revolutionary in concept or execution; its mission
was to give Chevrolet buyers a simple, back-to-the-basics compact
car. When he announced the Chevy II to the press, Chevrolet General
Manager Ed Cole described the car as offering "maximum
functionalism with thrift."
Minimalistic with maximum function, thrift, not revolutionary in
concept or execution, a compact grocery getter, pick the kids up
kinda car. That may be what the GM designers had in mind, but our
consignor had other plans and he raised the bar on every level of
this build. However, this does not detract from its charm, and
important place in Chevrolet history fulfilling a need for the
masses. Enjoy the 1967 Chevy II sedan!
Note: This vehicle is sold with a Pennsylvania reconstructed
branding on the title***
Exterior
Painted in a beautiful maroon, straight steel panels, great trim,
and chrome, and shiny American Racing rims are seen on this very
muscular looking simple but elegant grocery getter. Tinted windows
are framed by blackout out trim, and this blacked out chrome
follows along to the mirror, wipers and door handles. I would not
go so far as to say frame off, however it truly is a restoration
that was meticulously performed.
Interior
A redux retaining its original door panels in black vinyl and some
shiny chrome for the window crank and door handle greet us nicely.
Slipping inside, the dash upfront has had a new padded dash top
recovered in black vinyl. The instrument cluster has been redone
with a silver painted panel housing a multitude of AutoMeter
gauges. This updated cluster is fronted by a 3 spoke black rimmed
Grant steering wheel perched atop the factory column. A newer
aftermarket Kenwood AM/FM/CD player is fitted within the original
panel and below a modern heat and A/C controller has been
installed. In the middle of the hump is a Hurst shifter, and this
fronts recovered tuck and roll seats with smooth vinyl bolsters in
bucket form. The back uses the same material as well and matches
the front in black. A tight black headliner is above and shows a
few spots of staining. Black stain free carpet floods the floors
and is protected by Chevy II floor mats.
Drivetrain
A consignor stated 383ci V8 is now resting comfortably in the
engine bay. This engine has aluminum cylinder heads and intake
manifold along with a 4bbl carburetor on top. It has a reddish
orange painted block, and a pair of black 383 Stroker emblazoned
valve covers, and open style air cleaner cover with polished
highlights sits atop of this all. A TKO600 5-speed manual
transmission pushes power rearward to a 10-bolt rear.
Undercarriage
Down below we are met with black undercoated floor pans, unibody
and suspension. Subframe connectors have been added for additional
chassis stiffness. A Heidts Mustang II front suspension has been
added with disc brakes and a leaf spring with traction bars and
drum brake setup is on the rear. Headers send spent gasses to the
rear of the car via a pair of Flowmaster mufflers.
Drive-Ability
This car starts easily, and drives well, with good acceleration,
smooth idling, and a nice cruise at speed on the highway. Braking
is solid, and the exhaust has a nice tone to it. Needless to say,
it handled our test track with ease, but we did notice that
occasionally the car won't shut off and has to be stalled out with
the clutch pedal.
Restored to an owner's desires, not necessarily to become an exact
original version. It has been pieced together nicely and all parts
work together splendidly. A now fun grocery getter, eye catcher,
and remnant of 1967 in spirit, but many upgrades put together to
hand out some stop light whoopins.
VIN DECODE
113117W200934
1-Chevrolet
13-Chevy II 100 I6
11-2 Door Sedan
7-1967
W-Willow Run, MI Assy Plant
200934-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
06B-2nd Week June Build
ST 67 11411-1967 Chevy II 100 2 Door Sedan
BDY WRN17891-Willow Run Body #
TR 791-Black Deluxe Vinyl
PNT FF-Marina Blue
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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
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