Chevrolet has slowly but steadily transitioned to a crossover-only future in our market, as the only passenger car it still sells is the aging Malibu, joined by the great C8 Corvette in three configurations, the Stingray, Z06, and E-Ray, and the fourth one on the way: the ZR1.
Mind you, the bowtie brand used to be committed to low-slung models, which made up a good chunk of their annual revenue. These rides were vaster a few decades ago, and one particular ride certain petrolheads would want to see brought back from the dead is the Nova.
Since you are reading these lines, you may be part of this crowd. But that's a story for another time, as this one is about an ultra-clean 1966 copy looking for a new home. It is part of the second generation that was made from 1965 to 1967, like the one we covered a couple of months ago, and while that one found a new home for just under $30,000, this one is a bit pricier.
But what makes it that special? Quite a few things, actually, starting with the shininess inside and out and ending with the motor. This Nova features a silver exterior, rides on a set of classic wheels, and mixes gray and black in the cockpit. The underbelly is equally clean, and so is every aspect of this old-timer, which has been brought back to its original condition with a sonorous twist.
Photo: Garage Kept Motors
You see, besides the two V8 engines, this generation also came with a few straight-six units and a four-cylinder mill. Only this one packs a 383 ci. The 6.3-liter V8 works in concert with a four-speed manual transmission. It is unknown how much it puts out, with the vendor stating only that it is a built lump and that the "combination of power, style, and performance" offers "an experience you'll never forget."
Another important aspect of this Chevy Nova is the mileage. At the time of cataloging, the odometer read 6,373 miles (10,256 km), so it is an almost-new example despite being made almost six decades ago. What else should an interested buyer know about it? Why, the pricing, of course, as we still haven't mentioned it. Thus, to get to drive it every time you want, you will have to cough out $48,900.
That's a lot of money for an old Chevy, yet as we already told you, this Nova is one special machine. Sure, you could get a brand-new Traverse for a similar amount or a Silverado if you are into pickups, but none of these will give you the same energy and vibes. So, could this particular 1966 Chevrolet Nova be your next new used car?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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