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AutoHunter Spotlight: 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS convertible

Drop the top on this black and pearl Nova SS

February 8, 2023

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is a 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS convertible.

“The exterior has been finished in black and blue pearl,” the listing states. “Features include newly re-chromed bumpers, new glass, a front bumper grille guard, a polished aluminum grille, a driver-side mirror, side and rocker trim, Nova SS emblems, rear body trim, and a new black vinyl convertible top.”

It rides on 15-inch chrome Wheel Vintiques 64 Series O.E. wheels with 185/60 front and 215/60 rear Cooper radial tires.

This Chevrolet Nova’s front bucket seats, rear bench seat, and door panels were reupholstered in black vinyl. It features a Custom Autosound AM/FM stereo with four Pioneer speakers, new black carpet, new black dashboard pad, a billet aluminum banjo steering wheel, and a center console.

Under the hood is a newly built 1964 Corvette 327ci V8 engine with an Edelbrock high-rise aluminum intake, a 750-cfm Holley Quick Fuel Technology four-barrel carburetor, cast iron double-hump Corvette 202 heads, and an Isky Racing Cams high-performance camshaft and lifters. The engine is paired with a Super T-10 four-speed manual featuring a rebuilt 11-inch hydraulic clutch, and an Eaton 10-bolt rear end with a 3.55:1 gear ratio.

A Classic Performance Products (CPP) power steering gearbox, pump, and control arms were installed. This Nova’s suspension was upgraded with new shocks, rebuilt front control arms, new front coils, Calvert Racing CalTracs traction bars, and two-inch dropped spindles.

The odometer indicates 600 miles, which the owner indicates is the mileage on the new engine but the true mileage of the vehicle is unknown. Three-hundred miles was added by current ownership.

“The doorjamb VIN tag is a replacement that has been attached with rivets; the original was factory spot-welded to the body,” the listing states. “The cowl-mounted body trim tag under the hood has been removed and is currently attached with rivets. An appraisal will be included with the purchase of the car.”