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1964 was a big year for the Nova. On the one hand, Chevrolet launched the first V8 option for the Nova. It was a 283 unit with 195 horsepower, finally providing customers interested in a performance boost with a factory option.
On the other hand, people specifically interested in fuel economy received a new six-cylinder unit in the form of a 230. The all-new engine replaced the previous straight-six engine in the Nova lineup.
The Nova you see in these photos rolled off the assembly lines as a Super Sport, though its current condition has little in common with the magic of an original SS. The car is rotting away in someone's yard, now exhibiting gigantic holes in the floors and the trunk pan.
It's safe to assume the Nova needs everything, and it's obvious the project isn't aimed at the faint of heart. The car also lacks many parts, with the interior seemingly gone. However, the owner says the Nova "was a factory yellow car," fitted with black bucket seats.
The owner doesn't share any specifics about the engine, but it's probably gone already. The car probably served as a donor for other Nova projects, and it's the reason it's been sitting under the clear sky in someone's yard for so long. The long tenure outside turned the metal into a rust bucket, so bringing the car back to the road will be a challenge.
The Nova Super Sport debuted in 1963 as RPO Z03 with a new instrument panel, side moldings, bucket seats, a floor shifter, and wheel covers. The Super Sport package could be had for $161.40, and considering the Nova only received a V8 in 1964, it was available with Chevy's six-cylinder units, too. However, many Nova SS buyers swapped the straight-six units with V8s while also turning to other performance upgrades to unleash the full power of the Super Sport.
One of them is a switch from the factory four lugs to five lugs. The Nova SS in the photos sports this upgrade, likely as a previous owner conducted the procedure shortly after buying the car. As a true SS, the five-lug suspension fits the car like a glove, though it doesn't make it easier to restore.
The owner didn't share a selling price on Craigslist but said they are willing to trade the car for other projects. Without a doubt, finding someone to restore this Nova SS won't be easy, as its main selling points are the five-lug suspension and the VIN and cowl tags. While it's a true SS, it doesn't matter much in its current shape.
Interested buyers can find the car in Elizabethton, Tennessee, and fingers crossed for the Nova SS to roll freely. You'll have to take it on a trailer, hopefully in one piece.
The Nova you see in these photos rolled off the assembly lines as a Super Sport, though its current condition has little in common with the magic of an original SS. The car is rotting away in someone's yard, now exhibiting gigantic holes in the floors and the trunk pan.
It's safe to assume the Nova needs everything, and it's obvious the project isn't aimed at the faint of heart. The car also lacks many parts, with the interior seemingly gone. However, the owner says the Nova "was a factory yellow car," fitted with black bucket seats.
The owner doesn't share any specifics about the engine, but it's probably gone already. The car probably served as a donor for other Nova projects, and it's the reason it's been sitting under the clear sky in someone's yard for so long. The long tenure outside turned the metal into a rust bucket, so bringing the car back to the road will be a challenge.
The Nova Super Sport debuted in 1963 as RPO Z03 with a new instrument panel, side moldings, bucket seats, a floor shifter, and wheel covers. The Super Sport package could be had for $161.40, and considering the Nova only received a V8 in 1964, it was available with Chevy's six-cylinder units, too. However, many Nova SS buyers swapped the straight-six units with V8s while also turning to other performance upgrades to unleash the full power of the Super Sport.
One of them is a switch from the factory four lugs to five lugs. The Nova SS in the photos sports this upgrade, likely as a previous owner conducted the procedure shortly after buying the car. As a true SS, the five-lug suspension fits the car like a glove, though it doesn't make it easier to restore.
The owner didn't share a selling price on Craigslist but said they are willing to trade the car for other projects. Without a doubt, finding someone to restore this Nova SS won't be easy, as its main selling points are the five-lug suspension and the VIN and cowl tags. While it's a true SS, it doesn't matter much in its current shape.
Interested buyers can find the car in Elizabethton, Tennessee, and fingers crossed for the Nova SS to roll freely. You'll have to take it on a trailer, hopefully in one piece.
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