When compared to its big-brother Chevelle, the compact Chevy II was lighter (to the tune of about 500 pounds), thanks to its semi-unibody construction. As a result of that, the car has always been a popular platform for restomod-style upgrades with high-horsepower engines. The Pick of the Day is a 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova hardtop that has been elevated to all-new performance heights. It is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Coarsegold, California.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video might be worth 5,000 or more. Do yourself a favor and view an 11-second clip before reading any further. This Nova passes by in a flash, but its supercharged 6.2-liter GM Performance LSX engine makes some great noises. We might as well name the car a “Silver Bullet” for the way that it performs.
This pro-street 1967 Nova was the recipient of a $140,000-plus build, and the classified listing outlines some of the key elements. The car is said to produce in excess of 800 horsepower thanks to a Whipple LS supercharger, a Fuel Injector Clinic (FIC) fuel-injection system, an LSX drive-by-wire throttle boy, a cold-air intake, an intercooler system, and other go-fast goodies. The transmission is an RPM Transmissions Level V four-speed automatic that was engineered specifically for high-horsepower street, strip, and race applications.
Suffice it to say, this Nova will get up and go, but the build didn’t focus on sheer acceleration. The car also handles and brakes with confidence: Features include a TCI independent front suspension, Ridetech adjustable coilovers, and Wilwood 12-inch drilled rotors with four-piston calipers.
Some have called the Chevy II Nova a sneaky street-racer because its exterior packaging was so restrained. Model year 1967 marked the final phase of the second-generation for the Nova. The car was marketed as Chevrolet’s “stylish economy car.” One advertisement said, “Designed to keep upkeep down and make you look good at the same time.”
And look good it does! Check out the pics of the exterior and interior of this machine, including the Super Sport-spec furnishings. Features include chrome brightwork, Super Sport badging, and Rally-style aluminum wheels wrapped in Nitto tires. The interior has black vinyl bucket seats with white accents, Dakota Digital gauges, wood-rimmed steering wheel, and stereo system.
Of course, with all the sweet noises the Whipple supercharger makes, I don’t think I’d care too much about my audio playlist—treat your ears to the sounds of performance instead.
The asking price $115,000 or best offer.
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