Vehicle Description
When the weather gets warm, dreams of cruising down the highway in
a jaw-dropping classic are inevitable. Linger on that thought a
little longer and the sound of a small block V8 comes to mind,
coupled with images of an old school dash. We'll let you fill in
the details from there but, if you like where we were going, have a
look at this slick Chevy Nova. Equipped with 427 cubic inches of
small block power, a smooth automatic transmission and dashing
aesthetics, this freshly restored coupe is the kind of car that you
catch yourself just stopping to stare at. And if you're ready to
feel the summer breeze behind the wheel of a storied Detroit
legend, it's a chance to turn your dreams into reality!
BODYWORK/TRIM
A head-turning muscle car that's dashed with a fair amount of
street rod swagger, this hot hardtop features a detailed, custom
appearance that's highlighted by a spectacular coat of bright red
2-stage. That 2-stage wraps a solid profile that, during the car's
nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration, was stripped bare and lovingly
massaged in to shape. According to this Chevy's current owner, that
restoration, which was completed a mere 85 miles ago, is chock-full
of top-shelf components. And today, this Nova rolls as one
lights-out resto-mod that's guaranteed to make you weak in the
knees!
The subdued and classy lines of the prototypical Nova are early
'60s conservative. And because they're so universal in appeal,
they've continued to gain significant popularity. At the front of
this Chevy, a broad bumper founds a chrome-plated grille between
clean parking lights, requisite T3 headlamps and vivid Chevrolet
emblems. Behind that grille, a familiar Cowl Induction Hood leads
the eye to like-new glass, which is caged in straight trim, bright
drip rails and painted wipers. At the sides of that glass, a tidy
profile, shaved of all emblems, centers chrome-plated trim beneath
traditional door handles and a flush-fit fuel door. And at the back
of the car, a second bumper reflects more Chevy emblems, more
chrome-plated aluminum and Dakota Digital LED taillights.
ENGINE
This sweet looking Chevy is powered by 427 cubic inches of Cox
Racing small block that rides in a custom, show-detailed engine
bay. Built to tear up the street and wow show goers alike, that
impressive mill, which combines a sturdy Dart block with
lightweight Air Flow Research heads, transforms stout compression
into roughly 590 tire-shredding horsepower. At the top of the
block, a custom air cleaner jams oxygen in to FAST electronic fuel
injection. Those ionized fossils traverse a glossy intake to the
aforementioned heads, which cage a roster of high quality
internals. At the edges of those heads, custom, ceramic-coated
headers, which dodge quality Cox Engines plug wires, feed throaty,
true-dual exhaust. At the front of those tubes, a Vintage Air Front
Runner system spins modern power steering beneath a polished
alternator and coated AC compressor. In front of those ancillaries,
a custom core support shrouds a custom AutoRad radiator, which
reflects electric puller fans and a polished expansion tank. And,
on the visual end of the spectrum, glossy Proform valve covers and
trick dipsticks perfectly complement braided fluid lines, hydraulic
hood supports and a subdued Wilwood master cylinder.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Take a long look under this lightweight X-Body and you'll find many
small modifications that add up to impressive appearance points and
big performance gains. The buff 427 utilizes an Art Carr 200-4R
4-speed to spin an aluminum Dynotech driveshaft, which twists a
tough Moser axle that's finished with a Truetrac differential and
big, 3.73 gears. That axle rides a Detroit Speed QUADRALink, which
plants beefy coil-over-shocks at the sides of an aluminum Jegs
inspection cover. Opposite that 4-link, a Detroit Speed subframe
cages two more coil-overs between tubular control arms. Turns come
courtesy of power rack-and-pinion steering. Stops are quick and
precise thanks 6-piston Baer calipers, which clamp 14-inch drilled
and slotted rotors. Spent gases are managed by oval, ceramic-coated
pipes, which make excellent use of a SpinTech X-pipe and coated
SpinTech mufflers. Power pounds the pavement through polished Intro
Pentias, which spin 255/35ZR18 BF Goodrich g-Force T/As in front of
295/35ZR18 BF Goodrich g-Force T/As. And, like any carefully
assembled classic, the bottom of this Nova is as well finished as
its top, with undercoated floors shading niceties like Detroit
Speed subframe connectors, Detroit Speed mini tubs and a polished
Rock Valley fuel tank.
INTERIOR
Inside this Chevy, you'll find seamless customization that was
integrated by Southern Comfort Custom Interiors of Ramseur, North
Carolina. The car's modern bucket seats are a sea of hand-rubbed
Italian Leather. In front of those seats, a leather-trimmed dash
founds classy Auto Meter telemetry behind a polished instrument
panel and polished AC vents. Speaking of AC, the car's full-length
console hides controls for Vintage Air conditioning in front of a
polished e-brake, a Lokar shifter and controls for custom Clarion
audio. At the base of that console, Rolls-Royce Wilton Wool carpet
floats piped mats under billet pedals. At the sides of that rug,
sculpted door panels hang more hand-rubbed Italian leather behind
polished handles. That hide extends overhead, where a sculpted
headliner leads the eye to a stylish package tray. In front of the
driver, a polished Intro steering wheel spins a half-wrapped rim
around a tilting column. And behind the passengers, a
custom-upholstered trunk hides a small consolette under billet
supports and a leather-trimmed decklid.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Build receipts
Component literature
In 1964, this Chevy was some of the best transportation your money
could buy. Presently, it's some of the coolest muscle on the
classic car market. Chevy Novas are universally appealing. But it's
not that easy to find a first-generation Nova that's been massaged
into a first class resto-mod. Call your friends at RK Motors
Charlotte and kick the summer off right!
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a nut-and-bolt, rotisserie restoration that was
completed in early 2017
427 cubic inch Cox Racing V8 / Art Carr 200-4R 4-speed automatic
transmission
Custom, hand-rubbed Italian Leather interior / Modern audio
Vintage Air conditioning
Moser axle / Truetrac differential / 3.73 gears
Power rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel disc brakes
Full Detroit Speed suspension / 18-inch Intro Pentia wheels
Chrome-plated body trim
Sale includes build receipts
