Vehicle Description
This 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova Convertible is a cute little
convertible with a nice stock look. In the early 60s, the desire
for more affordable, fuel efficient cars was on the upswing for
American consumers. With a rising popularity of fuel efficient
imports, the American automakers began to offer their own economy
sized cars. Although Chevrolet offered its Corvair at the time,
it's European-inspired design was deemed to be a bit too exotic for
the average American and thus the GM marque lacked a proper
competitor to Ford's popular Falcon. Enter the Chevy II, which was
a completely new line for Chevrolet and was introduced to the
public on September 29, 1961. The new Chevy II was ostensibly
American, with its clean traditional-looking body lines and front
engine design. The Series 400 Nova was the top-of-the-line Chevy II
and was equipped with elevated exterior trim, more luxurious
interiors, a standard 6 cylinder engine, and a few more bonus
perks. The Nova also was the only version that came in a
convertible of which Chevy produced 23,741. After producing over
325,000 Chevy IIs in total, it was considered to be an instant hit
for Chevrolet. This particular Chevy II Convertible comes to us
from a southern-based collector who clearly enjoyed the car while
under his ownership. Under the hood on this '62 Nova Convertible is
a 194 Cubic Inch Inline 6 paired with a single barrel carburetor
that pushed out 120 horsepower in its day. The 194 CID 6 Cylinder
engine is backed by a Powerglide Automatic Transmission ensuring
that anybody can take this Chevy II for a spin around the block.
Even though this 1962 Chevy was one of the smallest car in
Chevrolet's '62 passenger car lineup, the addition of power brakes
is always a welcome upgrade on any classic car. The white vinyl
manually operated convertible top is in wonderful condition and can
be tucked underneath a red boot when not in use. This Chevy II/Nova
rides on a set of four 185/70R13 Redline Radial Tires equipped with
full wheelcovers that give this convertible a great look and even
better ride. The exterior has been correctly refinished in Roman
Red paint that is sure to grab eyes while cruising down the road.
The interior on this '62 Nova is fantastic! The front and rear
bench seats have been recently reupholstered in red vinyl and the
red carpeting was recently replaced as well. The dash, door panels,
and steering wheel all have a great look as well and appear to be
in their stock configuration. The dash is equipped with a 120 MPH
speedometer, fuel gauge, AM radio, and indicator lights for oil
pressure, engine temperature, and the generator. A pair of
auxiliary gauges are also mounted neatly under the dash and consist
of gauges for oil pressure and amps. Whether you're buying your
first classic car or you're adding to your existing collection of
Chevys, this 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova Convertible would make an
excellent choice. Give us a call today!
*194 Cu. In. Inline 6
*Single Barrel Carburetor
*120 Horsepower
*Powerglide Automatic Transmission
*Redline Radial Tires w/ Full Wheelcovers
*Power Brakes
*Southern History
*White Vinyl Convertible Top
*Roman Red Exterior
*Red Vinyl Bench Seat Interior
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 37,311 Miles
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