Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars Houston Showroom is excited to present this
glistening Orange Metallic 1963 Chevrolet Nova. The Nova name was
utilized for the top trim level of Chevrolet's Chevy II compact car
and was first used in 1962. These Nova Hardtop Coupes are arguably
some of the coolest-looking 1960s-era cars out there, thanks to
their clean body lines, and nearly everyone who sees one on the
road gives the thumbs up to their occupants. This particular Chevy
II started life as a six-cylinder car; but as most restored Novas
get treated, this one received a serious injection of steroids.
This car is powered by a very potent 454 CID V8 engine, which is
topped by a Holley 4BBL carb and aluminum intake. One doesn't need
to look too closely to see that it's also sporting the requisite
plumbing for its NOS system, as well as the braided steel fuel
lines that are fed by the Holley electric fuel pumps out back. The
monster V8 is backed by an equally capable GM TH400 3-speed
automatic transmission, which sends its power to the Ford 9" rear
end. A set of coated Lemons headers scavenge the spent fossils into
the muscular-sounding dual exhaust system, and a huge aluminum
radiator helps keep this beast cool in traffic. Drivers will
appreciate the addition of the subframe connectors, which stiffen
the chassis considerably; and they'll have a lot of fun with the
B&M ratchet shifter. Outside in the sun, its orange metallic
paint really gleams, and the subtle ghost flames add another layer
of visual excitement. The drilled and slotted rotors up front
reduce brake fade and look cool as well. This bad boy is riding on
a set of chromed B/G aluminum wheels, which are shod with low
profile Toyo performance radials, so this Nova really sticks to the
pavement. The rear air shocks enable tuning of ride height and
damping, so you can have almost whatever stance you like. Slide on
inside, and you'll notice fawn beige interior is in good shape from
headliner to seats to carpet! The original front bench seat has
been replaced by period correct buckets, and front occupants get
seat belts. The modernized dash panels are outfitted with Autometer
Fantom II gauges, which are easy to see thanks to the polished tilt
steering column that the Billet Specialties steering wheel sits
atop. Features and options on this neat little Nova include
Aluminum Wheels, Radial Tires, Seat Belts (front), and Tilt
Steering Wheel.
