For Sale at Auction: 1962 Chevrolet Nova in Scottsdale, Arizona

This 1962 Chevrolet Nova custom convertible is powered by a 376ci LSX B15 crate engine equipped with a 2.9-liter Whipple supercharger, Brian Tooley Racing Stage 2 camshaft and Wegner Motorsports accessory drive. The engine produces 900hp and is paired with a 4L80 4-speed automatic transmission featuring a Circle D converter and Strange driveshaft. Supporting components include a CR Racing radiator with electric fans, custom CR Racing intercoolers with trunk-mounted tank and pump, Wegner Motorsports hidden-coil valve covers and a custom handmade intake with air cleaners. This Nova features a TCI front and rear suspension package with rack & pinion steering, Penske coilover shocks, and a rear parallel 4-link system with a Ford 9-inch posi-traction rear end and 3.70 gears. Braking is provided by Wilwood disc brakes measuring 14 inches in the front and 13 inches in the rear, with a Wilwood master cylinder. The car rides on Forgeline wheels, 18 inches in the rear and 17 inches in the front, wrapped in performance tires. The chassis incorporates custom 2x3 frame rails connecting a handmade structure with completely new floor pans, trunk, drop-offs, quarters, doors, fenders, hood and rear trunk section. It has a flush firewall and custom inner fenders. All stainless around the windshield was TIG-welded and body-worked smooth, with flush-mounted glass. The body is finished in BASF Champagne paint with five coats of clear, complemented by copper-plated and hand-sanded bumpers. The underside mirrors the exterior finish, with the drivetrain painted in Brandywine with matte clear. The interior features a custom handmade dashboard by Greg Fleury of Fleury Hot Rods, wrapped in distressed leather. The removable roll bar was hand-stitched over 60 hours and integrated seamlessly into the design. Procar seats were reshaped and fitted with four-point seat belts. The cabin includes a custom center console with push-button start, Vintage Air climate control, Holley digital dash with LED indicators and integrated shift light. Additional features include power windows, smoked side glass, Oracle headlights, integrated grille turn signals, Detroit Speed wipers and Kindig-It Design door handles. A custom power convertible top completes the design, with a magnetized and snap-fit boot to protect the finish. The custom 3-inch TIG-welded exhaust, BMRS fuel lines and billet hood hinges further showcase the craftsmanship. Build quality reflects more than seven years to build and 5,000 hours of fabrication and design work, with all documentation and build receipts included.