Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller steve65novass
The Super Sport landed in the Nova lineup two years after Chevrolet launched it on the Impala. The 1963 Nova witnessed the debut of the SS as RPO Z03, with the $161 upgrade coming with the famous emblems, bucket seats, a floor shifter, and wheel covers.
Despite being offered only with six-cylinder engines, the SS rapidly became an intriguing mode. However, its first years on the market were rather difficult, especially because Chevrolet launched models that eventually cannibalized the SS.
For example, 1964 witnessed the debut of the Chevelle, and despite the GM brand eventually releasing a V8 engine for the Nova, sales still took a major hit. 1965 followed the same trend, with the Nova production dropping to 122,800 units. Only 9,011 Novas rolled off the assembly lines with the SS package.
A 1965 Chevy Nova SS recently made its way to eBay to look for a new owner, though the listing seems to raise more questions than answers. Seller steve65novass didn't share too many specifics, so if you want this Nova SS, your best option will be to see it in person before committing to a purchase.
The vehicle wears a black plate, and the paint looks better than you'd imagine, considering it's a 58-year-old car. It's not a perfect 10, as the paint requires a few occasional fixes, but the more important tidbit is missing from the ad. Is this the original paint? It's hard to say from the pics, so don't forget to ask this question when you go to inspect the car live.
The highly-documented Nova SS comes with what looks to be a working engine. The owner forgot to share more information on the mill, but it's a six-cylinder unit. The odometer indicates 42,000 miles, and it's unclear if they are original.
The big question is whether the factory engine is still in the car. The odometer suggests it is, but it's unclear if the unit was rebuilt by a previous owner. The car doesn't show any sign of rust, and the trunk pan looks incredible as if someone already installed new panels. Make sure you check for restoration signs, as there's a good chance this Nova SS has already been the subject of a complete overhaul not long ago.
Unfortunately, while this Nova SS is intriguing and looks good in almost every regard, the lack of information could make many people walk away. The good news is that the vehicle sells with lots of documentation, including the build sheet and the owner's manual, so you should be able to easily figure out more information about it.
The bidding already exceeds $10,000, but the owner also configured a reserve. It's still in place at the time of writing, and it's unclear how high the bidding must go to unlock it.
For example, 1964 witnessed the debut of the Chevelle, and despite the GM brand eventually releasing a V8 engine for the Nova, sales still took a major hit. 1965 followed the same trend, with the Nova production dropping to 122,800 units. Only 9,011 Novas rolled off the assembly lines with the SS package.
A 1965 Chevy Nova SS recently made its way to eBay to look for a new owner, though the listing seems to raise more questions than answers. Seller steve65novass didn't share too many specifics, so if you want this Nova SS, your best option will be to see it in person before committing to a purchase.
The vehicle wears a black plate, and the paint looks better than you'd imagine, considering it's a 58-year-old car. It's not a perfect 10, as the paint requires a few occasional fixes, but the more important tidbit is missing from the ad. Is this the original paint? It's hard to say from the pics, so don't forget to ask this question when you go to inspect the car live.
The highly-documented Nova SS comes with what looks to be a working engine. The owner forgot to share more information on the mill, but it's a six-cylinder unit. The odometer indicates 42,000 miles, and it's unclear if they are original.
The big question is whether the factory engine is still in the car. The odometer suggests it is, but it's unclear if the unit was rebuilt by a previous owner. The car doesn't show any sign of rust, and the trunk pan looks incredible as if someone already installed new panels. Make sure you check for restoration signs, as there's a good chance this Nova SS has already been the subject of a complete overhaul not long ago.
Unfortunately, while this Nova SS is intriguing and looks good in almost every regard, the lack of information could make many people walk away. The good news is that the vehicle sells with lots of documentation, including the build sheet and the owner's manual, so you should be able to easily figure out more information about it.
The bidding already exceeds $10,000, but the owner also configured a reserve. It's still in place at the time of writing, and it's unclear how high the bidding must go to unlock it.
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