Photo: eBay seller $ddaum$
It didn't take long for Chevrolet to understand that the Nova, despite its focus on economical driving, also needed more powerful engines. The GM brand not offering more potent engines forced customers and dealers to perform their own upgrades under the hood, so if you come across a 1962 or 1963 Nova with V8 muscle, that's perfectly normal.
Chevrolet started allowing an infusion of power in the Nova world with the 1963 model year when it launched the Super Sport. No V8 engines were available this year, so customers had to stick with the lazy six-cylinder units unless they were ready for an aftermarket upgrade.
A V8 choice went live in 1964, with the Super Sport finally becoming a legitimate performance upgrade for people interested in more adrenaline behind the wheel of a Nova.
The Nova SS convertible in these photos is one of the 42,432 units that rolled off the assembly lines in 1963 with the Super Sport package, albeit it no longer has the original engine under the hood. The owner didn't install a V8, so the Nova now comes with a 230ci unit paired with the original Powerglide transmission.
Its good shape is not surprising, considering the car has spent most of its time indoors. eBay seller $ddaum$ explains that the Nova was owned by the same family since 1974, but they drove the car for only five years. It was parked in a garage in 1979 and remained there until 1998 when the same family decided to give the car a second chance.
They pulled the car from storage, refreshed it with bodywork and a fresh coat of paint, rebuilt the engine, and performed what the seller describes as an "amateur" installation of a new interior. The Nova didn't spend many years on the road, as it was eventually sent to the garage after four years when the owner who saved the car went to college.
The last time this Nova was started was in 2008, so it's safe to assume that it'll need typical work, including flushing the gas, cleaning the tank or installing a new one, and replacing all fluids. A good mechanic would only need a few minutes to determine what happens under the hood, so your best option is to see it in person or order a third-party inspection before bidding. It's unclear if the L6 still runs today.
The owner believes $18K is a fair price, but they are also willing to listen to other offers, so the Make Offer button on eBay is available for any interested buyer. The car is parked in Centralia, Missouri, and you'll probably need a trailer to take it home if you decide to buy it.
A V8 choice went live in 1964, with the Super Sport finally becoming a legitimate performance upgrade for people interested in more adrenaline behind the wheel of a Nova.
The Nova SS convertible in these photos is one of the 42,432 units that rolled off the assembly lines in 1963 with the Super Sport package, albeit it no longer has the original engine under the hood. The owner didn't install a V8, so the Nova now comes with a 230ci unit paired with the original Powerglide transmission.
Its good shape is not surprising, considering the car has spent most of its time indoors. eBay seller $ddaum$ explains that the Nova was owned by the same family since 1974, but they drove the car for only five years. It was parked in a garage in 1979 and remained there until 1998 when the same family decided to give the car a second chance.
They pulled the car from storage, refreshed it with bodywork and a fresh coat of paint, rebuilt the engine, and performed what the seller describes as an "amateur" installation of a new interior. The Nova didn't spend many years on the road, as it was eventually sent to the garage after four years when the owner who saved the car went to college.
The last time this Nova was started was in 2008, so it's safe to assume that it'll need typical work, including flushing the gas, cleaning the tank or installing a new one, and replacing all fluids. A good mechanic would only need a few minutes to determine what happens under the hood, so your best option is to see it in person or order a third-party inspection before bidding. It's unclear if the L6 still runs today.
The owner believes $18K is a fair price, but they are also willing to listen to other offers, so the Make Offer button on eBay is available for any interested buyer. The car is parked in Centralia, Missouri, and you'll probably need a trailer to take it home if you decide to buy it.
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