Photo: eBay seller harley98kenneth
While I'm a huge Impala fan and absolutely adore the 1961 model, I have to admit that the first Nova was a fantastic car.
Sure, it wasn't as powerful as an Impala Super Sport and lacked the potent engines offered on the full-size model, but the 1962 Nova was a truly beautiful car.
It's one of the reasons the Nova sold so well from its first year on the market. Chevrolet produced 326,607 units, most of them (139,004) as a four-door sedan. The Nova could be had with a four- or a six-cylinder engine, but considering 1962 was a year when monster engines were still highly popular, most people ordered the six-cylinder unit.
Only 24,000 Novas rolled off the assembly lines in 1962 with a four-cylinder mill.
If you're a diehard Nova fan, get ready to be amazed. This 1962 convertible spent its entire life with the same family, and eBay seller harley98kenneth promises the car has never been wrecked or involved in accidents.
It features all-original panels, albeit the car already shows its age in occasional spots, with minor rust sporadically appearing in the shared photos. The seller explains that the vehicle has already received some "small patches but common for convertibles."
The Nova already sports several new parts, including a gas tank, brakes, and a completely new interior, so it's ready for the road and in fantastic shape. Sure, it's not a perfect 10, but it only requires minor TLC before re-becoming a head-turning machine.
The car needs new paint (if you're interested in a Nova in tip-top shape) and minor rust repairs. Otherwise, everything works, including the lights, the wipers, and the heater.
The engine under the hood is a six-cylinder unit, and the owner explains that it starts, runs, and drives with no smoke. It was recently driven on a 100-mile trip, and the Nova didn't exhibit any problems, so it's ready for the road if you don't want to tow it home.
I don't expect this Nova to remain available for long, but unfortunately, I can't provide many price specifics because the car was posted on eBay with a reserve. The top offer is $7,500, but the reserve is in place, and without information offered by the seller, it's impossible to tell how high the bidding must go to give this Nova a second chance.
However, it's important to understand that this Nova is a family-owned model still wearing all-original panels, and while it has already received some fixes, it's a fantastic example of the first Nova iteration. The owner says the mileage increases slowly because they get it out on sunny days. You can find the car in Youngstown, Ohio, if you're interested in an in-person inspection before committing to a purchase.
It's one of the reasons the Nova sold so well from its first year on the market. Chevrolet produced 326,607 units, most of them (139,004) as a four-door sedan. The Nova could be had with a four- or a six-cylinder engine, but considering 1962 was a year when monster engines were still highly popular, most people ordered the six-cylinder unit.
Only 24,000 Novas rolled off the assembly lines in 1962 with a four-cylinder mill.
If you're a diehard Nova fan, get ready to be amazed. This 1962 convertible spent its entire life with the same family, and eBay seller harley98kenneth promises the car has never been wrecked or involved in accidents.
It features all-original panels, albeit the car already shows its age in occasional spots, with minor rust sporadically appearing in the shared photos. The seller explains that the vehicle has already received some "small patches but common for convertibles."
The Nova already sports several new parts, including a gas tank, brakes, and a completely new interior, so it's ready for the road and in fantastic shape. Sure, it's not a perfect 10, but it only requires minor TLC before re-becoming a head-turning machine.
The car needs new paint (if you're interested in a Nova in tip-top shape) and minor rust repairs. Otherwise, everything works, including the lights, the wipers, and the heater.
The engine under the hood is a six-cylinder unit, and the owner explains that it starts, runs, and drives with no smoke. It was recently driven on a 100-mile trip, and the Nova didn't exhibit any problems, so it's ready for the road if you don't want to tow it home.
I don't expect this Nova to remain available for long, but unfortunately, I can't provide many price specifics because the car was posted on eBay with a reserve. The top offer is $7,500, but the reserve is in place, and without information offered by the seller, it's impossible to tell how high the bidding must go to give this Nova a second chance.
However, it's important to understand that this Nova is a family-owned model still wearing all-original panels, and while it has already received some fixes, it's a fantastic example of the first Nova iteration. The owner says the mileage increases slowly because they get it out on sunny days. You can find the car in Youngstown, Ohio, if you're interested in an in-person inspection before committing to a purchase.
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