1968 Chevrolet Nova – Restored Show Winner – For Sale in Mandeville, LA 70448
If you’re looking for a true American classic that blends originality, performance, and show-stopping appeal, this 1968 Chevrolet Nova is the one. This Arizona car received a complete, high-dollar restoration at 50,000 miles and has been meticulously cared for since. She started life as a 307 factory-air, 4-speed bucket seat car—and today she stands as a stunning, Cortez Silver powerhouse with all the right upgrades.
Restoration Highlights:
New GM ZZ4 Aluminum Head Crate Motor (350/355 hp)
Muncie M20 4-speed transmission with Hurst shifter
Complete PPG Basecoat/Clearcoat repaint in 1969 Camaro Z28 Cortez Silver
Trim, brightwork, and weatherstripping refinished/replaced
Trunk and under-hood professionally detailed
New suspension with 2” dropped spindles & sway bars
Custom exhaust with Sanderson headers, Flowmaster mufflers, and H-pipe crossover
SS Cragar wheels wrapped in BFG tires (Front P205/70R14, Rear P215/70R15)
Trunk-mounted battery, new dash pad (“Just Dashes”), and new interior vinyl seat covers
JVC stereo system
Awards & Recognition:
This Nova is rust-free and has earned its share of attention:
Super Chevy Show Winner
Magazine Feature Car
Hot Rod Power Tour Participant
It turns heads and draws a crowd everywhere it goes. Complete receipts and photo documentation of the restoration will be provided to the buyer.
Engine & Drivetrain:
GM ZZ4 Crate 350/355hp, four-bolt main block
GM 58cc aluminum angle plug heads
GM nodular cast iron crank, PM rods, hydraulic roller camshaft
GM high-silicon aluminum pistons
Holley 750 carburetor, GM Bowtie dual-plane intake
GM HEI ignition, high-torque mini accel starter
Rear-end: 3.73 Posi, Auburn gears, Hotchkis sway bar
Centerforce clutch
Condition Notes:
Small touch-up spot on the passenger front quarter panel (about the size of a dime)
Original headliner has a small hole above the passenger visor
If you’ve been searching for a restored first-gen Nova that combines muscle, history, and show-winning pedigree, this one deserves a spot in your garage. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Chevrolet performance heritage.
