Chevrolet's compact Chevy II was finding its performance footing in
1964, when a factory 283 V8 joined the lineup. This turquoise Nova
takes that small-car, big-engine recipe several steps further with
a 406ci small block and an overdrive automatic. There's some
production perspective behind those crisp lines, too: the National
Nova Association lists just 30,827 two-door coupes among 191,691
Chevy IIs built for 1964, including Super Sports. That gives the
coupe a smaller slice of the year's production without needing to
stretch this modified example into a factory rarity claim.
Under the cowl induction hood, the 406 brings plenty of cubic
inches to the early Nova formula. Fabricated aluminum valve covers
and an aftermarket oil pan complement the engine package, while
long tube headers feed dual exhaust. An aluminum radiator with dual
electric fans handles cooling duties. Backing the small block is a
700R4 four-speed automatic with overdrive and a TCI torque
converter, pairing hot rod hardware with a useful highway gear.
The turquoise finish gives this Chevy II plenty of personality,
with driver-quality paint that suits a classic intended to see the
street. Lowering springs and Billet Specialties Street Lite wheels
add attitude beneath the compact body. Wilwood front disc brakes
upgrade the stopping hardware, while manual brakes and manual
steering preserve a hands-on driving experience.
Inside, a gray bench-seat interior keeps the vintage character
intact. An Impala steering wheel sits on a tilt column, with a
tachometer and floor-mounted shifter adding the right enthusiast
touches. A removable console supplies cupholders when wanted, while
custom door panels with speakers, Focal speakers and tweeters, a
Focal amplifier, an AM/FM radio, and an Autosound BT1 Bluetooth
module bring the soundtrack into the modern era. A carpeted trunk
rounds out a Nova that mixes early Chevy simplicity with a
substantial dose of small block muscle.
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