Vehicle Description
This classic sedan with just a touch of patina is trying to be one
of the coolest sleepers around. But when you recognize the sporty
stance and big rumble of this 1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova, it
hints at the fuel-injected LS/Vortec upgrade of this full restomod
build.
The first-gen Nova sedan is a terrific place to start a custom
build. It's lightweight, it's unassuming, and has a strong pillared
body. Plus, we love Novas because Chevrolet didn't skip out on
style when designing their compact offering. A billet-like grille,
wraparound chrome bumpers, and full-length trim were all part of
the standard Nova, and so it could be mistaken for some of its more
up-market siblings. This one showcases that nicely, but there's
more going on here. The white paint was purposely sanded down to
the metal in some areas and then cleared over. So it looks like you
have a barn find that has sealed in its legacy. And of course, the
drag-style wheels, front chin spoiler, dual exhaust tips, deeply
tinted windows, and Nitto Extreme Drag rear tires are all hints at
its true nature.
The interior has a similar setup with a stock style with just the
right hints that this is a real driver's car. So you have two rows
of classic bench seats, factory door panels, loop carpeting, and
stock gauges in the dash. It's so vintage you even have the AM
radio with a separate FM receiver. But as you slip behind the
classic steering wheel, you see it's on a tilt column. And you have
a Lokar floor shifter and AutoMeter auxiliary readouts. So this
classic sedan is an updated cruiser.
When you look under the hood, the full nature of this Nova is
revealed. It's a 5.3-liter Vortec motor. It's said to be rebuilt
only about 1k miles ago and includes a mild cam. Plus, there are
headers feeding into the dual exhaust. And there are electric
cutouts any time you really want to let this V8 unleash its full
rumble. And you can see the ultra tidy package was done with care
and the right components, including an aluminum radiator, electric
fans, and an Optima battery located in the trunk for better weight
distribution. The four-speed automatic transmission was installed
at about the same time as the motor. Not only does it offer
overdrive comfort, but it now also has a 2500-2800 stall converter
to keep you in the powerband. It feeds a PCI driveshaft on its way
to Positraction 10-bolt rear with Moser axles. Plus, you also have
more terrific upgrades like the CPP tubular A-arm front suspension,
rack & pinion power steering, slotted & vented front disc brakes,
and rear traction bars.
This Nova sedan has a touch of patina and sleeper style that make
it look distinct, and it has an awesome fuel-injected heart you get
to fully enjoy. It makes for a unique and speedy classic that you
just can't resist. Call today!!!
