Photo: Mecum
Back in the early 1960s, Chevrolet introduced the Nova, or the Chevy II, as the one of the entry-level models in its range. Viewed at the time as a basic-type car, the model was launched to take on similar models fielded by the competition back then, conventional-looking machines that were still well received by the public.
The car was kept in production until 1979 (it was revived briefly for three years starting 1985) during which time it went through four generations. The body styles the Nova came in included two-door coupe, four-door sedan, convertible and even station wagon.
As it happened with most of the new models introduced especially during the 1960 decade, the Nova was adopted by the custom industry later, and some incredible projects came to light as a result.
One of the most exciting variants of the Nova was that of the second generation, which received a redesign that included a fastback roofline. It would be kept into production for the third generation as well, of which the car seen in the gallery above is part of.
The car, from the 1970 model year, is part of the collection of cars that will go under the hammer at the hands of Mecum at the end of July in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Rebuilt from the ground up as a restomod, the car was bestowed its conventional appearance, only this time with a few touches that bring it a more modern twist.
Painted in a white hue that wears the name Storm Trooper, the build is clean and simple, while showing off the elegance of a well crafted machine. There are no necessary adornments, no exaggerated parts, no elements that stand out like a sore thumb.
Leaning forward because of the 18 inch wheels used at the front and the 20 inch ones at the rear, this Chevrolet Nova packs a 355ci (5.8-liter) engine of undisclosed power, linked to an automatic transmission.
There is no estimate as to how much this Nova is expected to fetch during the auction.
As it happened with most of the new models introduced especially during the 1960 decade, the Nova was adopted by the custom industry later, and some incredible projects came to light as a result.
One of the most exciting variants of the Nova was that of the second generation, which received a redesign that included a fastback roofline. It would be kept into production for the third generation as well, of which the car seen in the gallery above is part of.
The car, from the 1970 model year, is part of the collection of cars that will go under the hammer at the hands of Mecum at the end of July in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Rebuilt from the ground up as a restomod, the car was bestowed its conventional appearance, only this time with a few touches that bring it a more modern twist.
Painted in a white hue that wears the name Storm Trooper, the build is clean and simple, while showing off the elegance of a well crafted machine. There are no necessary adornments, no exaggerated parts, no elements that stand out like a sore thumb.
Leaning forward because of the 18 inch wheels used at the front and the 20 inch ones at the rear, this Chevrolet Nova packs a 355ci (5.8-liter) engine of undisclosed power, linked to an automatic transmission.
There is no estimate as to how much this Nova is expected to fetch during the auction.
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