Photo: eBay seller sbaisden
1965 was the year of the Impala, as Chevrolet's full-size model broke another record and became the first car in the US to sell more than 1 million units in a year.
However, the Nova was also getting more intriguing for buyers in Chevy's domestic market. Originally launched without a V8 engine, the Nova evolved to become a small rocket on wheels, with the 1965 model year witnessing the introduction of a 327 small-block engine.
It was the right choice for Nova SS buyers, especially after the car started its life with aftermarket upgrades to V8 engines.
A 1965 Chevy Nova (not wearing the SS tags) landed on eBay a few hours ago with an interesting promise. It wants to become a perfect 10 if it can find the right owner, with seller sbaisden claiming the car was pulled by their father from a barn in West Virginia.
The owner posted a detailed description of the car on eBay, so if you're interested in buying this Nova, I advise you to check it out before bidding. Hats off to them for the transparency, especially as they shared clear photos and plenty of details about the known flaws.
I won't comment much on what the eyes can see and the shared specifics, so I'll stick with the paint and the engine.
The owner says the Nova previously received a respray with a finish called Candy Apple Red. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this color wasn't available on the 1965 Nova (albeit Chevrolet used it earlier in the decade on the Impala). The only red finish was Regal Red, which is significantly different from this alleged Candy Apple Red.
The respray was the work of an amateur, so the car exhibits dents, scratches, and paint issues that a collector would want to resolve as part of another overhaul.
The engine under the hood is a six-cylinder that starts, runs, and drives. The car is "nearly road worthy," with the brakes requiring urgent attention.
Otherwise, the Nova comes in decent shape and seems to be a solid starting point for someone who wants to bring a 1965 model to tip-top shape. A Nova SS would obviously be more desirable, but this four-door model's condition is good enough for an easy overhaul.
The seller posted the car on eBay without a reserve, meaning that the highest bid will take it home when the battle ends. The starting bid is $4,000, but nobody has entered the race until now, possibly because they plan to see it in person. If you also want to see this Nova live, you must travel to Olmsted Falls, where the Nova waits for the auction's end (scheduled to take place in five days).
It was the right choice for Nova SS buyers, especially after the car started its life with aftermarket upgrades to V8 engines.
A 1965 Chevy Nova (not wearing the SS tags) landed on eBay a few hours ago with an interesting promise. It wants to become a perfect 10 if it can find the right owner, with seller sbaisden claiming the car was pulled by their father from a barn in West Virginia.
The owner posted a detailed description of the car on eBay, so if you're interested in buying this Nova, I advise you to check it out before bidding. Hats off to them for the transparency, especially as they shared clear photos and plenty of details about the known flaws.
I won't comment much on what the eyes can see and the shared specifics, so I'll stick with the paint and the engine.
The owner says the Nova previously received a respray with a finish called Candy Apple Red. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this color wasn't available on the 1965 Nova (albeit Chevrolet used it earlier in the decade on the Impala). The only red finish was Regal Red, which is significantly different from this alleged Candy Apple Red.
The respray was the work of an amateur, so the car exhibits dents, scratches, and paint issues that a collector would want to resolve as part of another overhaul.
The engine under the hood is a six-cylinder that starts, runs, and drives. The car is "nearly road worthy," with the brakes requiring urgent attention.
Otherwise, the Nova comes in decent shape and seems to be a solid starting point for someone who wants to bring a 1965 model to tip-top shape. A Nova SS would obviously be more desirable, but this four-door model's condition is good enough for an easy overhaul.
The seller posted the car on eBay without a reserve, meaning that the highest bid will take it home when the battle ends. The starting bid is $4,000, but nobody has entered the race until now, possibly because they plan to see it in person. If you also want to see this Nova live, you must travel to Olmsted Falls, where the Nova waits for the auction's end (scheduled to take place in five days).
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