1966 Chevrolet Nova Pro Touring

Description

This 1966 Chevrolet Nova is the kind of fully upgraded classic that leaves you wanting for nothing. It has the awesomely sleek finish of an upgraded muscle machine, and there's a fuel-injected LS power and upgraded suspension to back up those looks. You get to enjoy it all from a full custom A/C interior. And with less than 2k miles on the build everything is clean, right down to the color-matched undercarriage!

Red is a popular color for performance machines, but you can instantly tell there's something more here. It has a deeper tone than 1966's Regal Red, and the modern paint practices gives it a metallic element that could never be imagined over a half-century ago. And the bold paint is the kickoff to fully amp up the aggressive features. There's a big two-inch cowl hood up front, and there are hints of polished exhaust tips below each rear fender. Plus, the 18-inch Rocket Racing wheels can't help but announce this is something special. And the way these modern tires still fit into this classic bodywork show you there was thoughtfulness and quality in the restoration. You also see this in the details, including the mirror-like shine of the wide chrome bumpers, new stainless trim, excellent panel fit, and the all-new glass.

The full restoration was complete in 2018, and with so few miles added since then, even the interior still feels exceptionally fresh. We like how the door panels and dash respect the original design, but there are also some cool upgrades throughout the rest of this Nova. The bucket seats have the classic low-back look, but they are now modern ProCar units with nice bolstering. And the rear upholstery was done to match. This was built with modern convenience in mind. So you have cold-blowing air conditioning, a custom center console, LED backlit cup holders, seven-speed windshield wipers, and an AM/FM/CD stereo with a touchscreen interface that runs the sat nav, Bluetooth, and a backup camera. And there's even modern FatMat sound insulation to amplify the full quality feeling of this build. More than just a coddler, this is also a true driver's machine. That's why you have a Momo sports steering wheel with cool red stitching to match the exterior. It's mounted on an Ididit tilt steering column. And you also have a full set of AutoMeter ProComp gauges placed in a custom panel that lets you know about everything going on in the engine bay.

That might be a modern 5.7-liter LS1 V8 under the hood, but it looks perfect in this classic. After all, smooth color-matched inner walls and custom color-matched engine cover remind you this is a thoughtful build. And the fresh/polished components always look good in a classic. And thoughtful placement of large components like the compressor and the ECM all make for a tidy and award-worthy presentation. And more than just look terrific, there was plenty of investment in making sure this motor upgrade stays useful and consistent. So you have details, like all-new harnesses, fuse block, OBD II interface, Powermaster 165 amp alternator, Wilwood master cylinder, and an AFCO racing aluminum radiator w/electric fan. The mighty LS1 fires up with added power and authority as ceramic-coated headers feed the X-pipe dual exhaust. The 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission offers crisp downshifts for power and an overdrive gear for highway cruising. It feeds a strong Currie 9-inch rear with Richmond gear 3.50. As you check it all out in the undercarriage photos, you'll love the color-matched red that will have you putting a mirror under this one at car shows. You'll also spot the tubular A-arm independent front suspension, and a four-link rear with diagonal link and adjustable coilovers. Plus, power steering, modern Toyo tires, and four-wheel disc brakes with drilled & slotted rotors make this an outstanding total driver.

Complete with plenty of build receipts, it's the best of classic and modern car worlds in one coupe. What more could you ask for? Call today!!!