Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller jdmenk515
1963 was a big year for the Chevy II, as the GM brand introduced the Nova Super Sport option. Known as RPO Z03, the Nova SS could only be ordered with a six-cylinder engine – I know, I know, this kind of defeats the purpose of the Super Sport, but the Chevy II wasn't yet available with a V8, as the first such upgrade was introduced a year later.
However, it doesn't mean you can't find a Nova SS with a V8 under the hood. Many people who purchased the car specifically for the SS upgrade, which included bucket seats, a floor shifter, wheel covers, a special instrument cluster, and the Super Sport emblems, ended up swapping the original engine with a V8.
As a result, the Super Sport got the performance treatment it deserved, though not in official ways. Chevrolet noticed the growing demand for V8s, so in 1964, it finally introduced a 283 with 195 horsepower.
The Nova SS that eBay seller jdmenk515 posted online earlier this week doesn't sport a V8, sticking with the original six-cylinder that Chevrolet installed before rolling off the assembly lines.
The car looks incredible for its age, especially because it has the magic trio that collectors are interested in these days: it's unrestored, all-original, and unmolested. The vehicle spent its entire life with the same family, and the seller says it was purchased new by his grandfather before it was moved to storage by his father.
The vehicle hasn't seen the road since 1980, but it still survived the test of time with flying colors. You won't find any concerning rust on this Nova, or at least, that's what the owner promises. There's only surface damage, which you should be able to deal with quite easily, but otherwise, the floors and the trunk pan shouldn't be wrecked.
The vehicle has likely been sleeping in the garage with the right humidity levels, preserving its impressive shape on all fronts. The interior looks great, too, and aside from a few minor improvements, the Nova SS won't require other repairs.
The owner says nothing about the engine's working condition, but I don't expect it to be seized. A car looking so good likely comes with a working mill, so it's probably safe to assume it at least rolls over by hand – you should still ask the seller about the engine, though, and bring in a good mechanic when you inspect it in person.
A Nova SS in such a great shape doesn't sell cheaply, and this 1963 example aligns with the market trends. The bidding has reached $8,000, but the reserve is still in place. The owner parked the car in Urbandale, Iowa, and you'll probably need a trailer to take it home.
As a result, the Super Sport got the performance treatment it deserved, though not in official ways. Chevrolet noticed the growing demand for V8s, so in 1964, it finally introduced a 283 with 195 horsepower.
The Nova SS that eBay seller jdmenk515 posted online earlier this week doesn't sport a V8, sticking with the original six-cylinder that Chevrolet installed before rolling off the assembly lines.
The car looks incredible for its age, especially because it has the magic trio that collectors are interested in these days: it's unrestored, all-original, and unmolested. The vehicle spent its entire life with the same family, and the seller says it was purchased new by his grandfather before it was moved to storage by his father.
The vehicle hasn't seen the road since 1980, but it still survived the test of time with flying colors. You won't find any concerning rust on this Nova, or at least, that's what the owner promises. There's only surface damage, which you should be able to deal with quite easily, but otherwise, the floors and the trunk pan shouldn't be wrecked.
The vehicle has likely been sleeping in the garage with the right humidity levels, preserving its impressive shape on all fronts. The interior looks great, too, and aside from a few minor improvements, the Nova SS won't require other repairs.
The owner says nothing about the engine's working condition, but I don't expect it to be seized. A car looking so good likely comes with a working mill, so it's probably safe to assume it at least rolls over by hand – you should still ask the seller about the engine, though, and bring in a good mechanic when you inspect it in person.
A Nova SS in such a great shape doesn't sell cheaply, and this 1963 example aligns with the market trends. The bidding has reached $8,000, but the reserve is still in place. The owner parked the car in Urbandale, Iowa, and you'll probably need a trailer to take it home.
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