Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Sedan
More than 183,000 Chevy II/Novas were produced in 1968 and as soon
as they started to become hand me down cars or populating used car
lots, people began modifying them to go faster. Their compact size,
(for the time), and easy workability made them great platforms for
alternations and personal preferences.
For consignment, a 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova sedan that doesn't
stray from stock appearance but has some very nice powerplant
modifications that resulted in a dyno proven 431.6 horses under the
cowl hood.
Exterior
Matador Red covers the car in two stage goodness and is
complemented by the black vinyl top, a common feature of cars in
this era. Looking at the profile, it's apparent that this car's
slightly raked stance with staggered size Chevy Rally wheels and
tires indicates this car might mean business, or at least is posing
as such. The cowl hood puts the poser status to rest as a 383
stroker emblem is affixed to each side and it would be bad
etiquette to wear that badge and not pack heat under the hood. A
mesh grille is surrounded by nice chrome trim and bumper and the
updated headlights sit in a black bezel, while the turn signals are
down on the bumper. The rear view was amazingly common back in the
day, those simple taillights over a wide bumper contouring around
the license plate. Black trim over the rocker panel is a wonderful
accent that picks up on not only the tires, but the black vinyl
roof which is in excellent condition. The paint is also near
excellent, and blemishes are limited to scrapes and some roughness
on the lower panel behind the wheels, and a scuff on a bumper where
it wraps around.
Interior
Standard fare inside with black vinyl door cards in a rather
conservative design, this was a commuter after all, and crank
windows were still dominant. Low back black vinyl bucket seats
occupy the front and are in great shape. Push the chrome button on
top and access the back bench which is minty fresh. A three-spoke
steering wheel shares some column real estate with an Equus
tachometer which partially blocks the horizontal speedometer. The
dash and its switchgear are all in good condition and the T-handle
shifter in the center console is joined by a green tinted indicator
bar. The loop style black carpet is topped with red and black
Chevrolet Racing mats which pick up on the red exterior and help
protect the floor covering. Up top, the headliner is high and
tight, and the trunk is clean and houses a steel wheel with redline
tire spare.
Drivetrain
According to the consignor, there's less than 500 miles on the
383ci stroker crate motor that is absolutely gleaming in the engine
bay. Chrome valve covers, polished metals, and coated headers
produce a show worthy presentation and some power too. It's got
Blueprint Racing aluminum heads and a Holley 4-barrel carburetor,
all in front of a new in 2020 Summit Racing TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission sending power to a 10-bolt rear with 3.08 gears. This
car is equipped with power disc brakes in front and power drums in
the rear.
Undercarriage
We find a little surprise under this clean underside! It appears
the dual exhaust has grown a pair of appendages in the form of
cut-outs before the glasspack style mufflers, and this is
controlled by a switch inside. Beyond that point, the main exhaust
continues to exit behind the rear fenders. There's very little
surface rust, no dripping oil, and no build up of grease. There's
some residual oil on the pan. Suspension consists of coil springs
up front and leaf springs with traction bars out back.
Drive-Ability
Even with the cut-outs shut, the exhaust puts out a sweet tone and
the 383 cubes eagerly pushes forward with power that is obvious and
on tap. Handling, braking, tracking all get good marks and all
operational features are working as intended. While Classic Auto
Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of
our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working
at the time of your purchase.
You're not sneaking up on anyone with this bright red raked ride
and its power bulge, traction bars, and meaty tires. What once
would have been a rather bland passenger car is now a visually and
auditorily loud car that is not shy about its ability to go fast
and dole out some power. It's well sorted and in great shape and we
know there are Nova lovers out there who are salivating. Well, wipe
your mouth and call the mall before this stroker gets away.
114278W235171
1-Chevrolet
14-Chevy II Nova V7
27-2 Door Sedan
8-1968
W-Willow Run, MI Assy Plant
235171-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
10E-5th Week October
ST 68 11427-1968 Chevy II Nova 2 Door Sedan
BDY WRN11118-Willow Run Body #
TR 735-Black Vinyl Buckets
PNT GG-Ash Gold
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