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- 39,995 high price
- Valrico, FL
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- classiccars.com
This 1966 chevrolet nova is a deceptive car. It's quite nicely built inside and out with quality that is tangible in every single component on the car, and with a stout 383 stroker motor under the hood, it's also seriously potent on the street. Paint doesn't get much nicer than the bright blue on this handsome nova. It's pretty close to the chevy's famous marina blue, and the look remains timeless. Not only did they not have the technology in 1966 to make a car look this nice, they didn't have the time! On the other hand, there are no stripes, no fake ss badges, no wings, just crisply folded sheetmetal and bright chrome trim that makes this car look a lot more expensive than it is. The interior is equally attractive and equally well-finished, with soft fawn upholstery with bench seats and plenty of eye candy. It's always cool to see a high-performance bench seat car, particularly one outfitted like this one, which includes a 4-point cage behind the seat and more race hardware throughout. The soft interior color is at odds with its performance intentions, and it's still quite handsome with a shiny dash, handsome carbon-fiber steering wheel, and aftermarket gauges in their own panel in the center of the dash. But it's not pure racer, not with a great-sounding am/fm/cd stereo system with remote. A small block is a natural fit here, and the 383 cubic inch stroker puts big block power in a small block package. The usual upgrades help it make serious horsepower and with a big aluminum radiator up front, it never gets cranking in the heat. Afr aluminum heads, edelbrock intake manifold, holley carburetor, full msd ignition system, and fresh wiring mean it's ready to rock. A th400 3-speed automatic transmission feeds a heavy-duty ford 9-inch rear end with 3. 55s inside, providing just the right balance between acceleration and highway comfort. The tub is reinforced with subframe connectors and monoleaf springs use traction bars to plant the giant tires. Cragar mag wheels are era-correct and carry 165/80/15 front and 325/50/15 rear mickey thompson radials. A very impressive build that's a great blend of performance and comfort. AM/FM
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