Summary

Matching numbers original 283cid. Ground-up restoration, every part either renewed or rechromed. Upgrades include Nova SS buckets and gauges, and Saginaw 4-speed floor shifter with Hurst linkage.

Details

This is a matching numbers, factory V8, manual-shift Chevy II 400 Nova wagon. It has its original 283cid V8. It has been through a ground-up restoration with every part either renewed or rechromed. It still wears all of its original (not reproduction) badging, including the 1964 only V8 emblems on the front fenders and the Chevy II 400 badges on the front door panels. Upgrades include the addition of Nova SS bucket seats, the conversion to a rebuilt Saginaw 4-speed floor shift with Hurst linkage and shifter, an SS gauge package including tachometer and a carpeted rear cargo area. The carburetor has been upgraded to an Edelbrock Performer AFB 4 barrel and is mounted to an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold. The carburetor is hidden beneath the stock air cleaner. The original points type distributor has been fitted with a Pertronix electronic ignition conversion kit. There are air shocks on the rear. The luggage rack has been rebuilt and rechromed, and the rear window mechanism is rebuilt. All the gauges and switches work. The gas tank is new. The car has gone on a 1,000 mile American Car Collector tour and it performed without a hiccup. This is a completely sorted, original V8, first-generation Nova in its original color combination, fully restored and completely sorted out to touring condition and show. It may be one of the best examples in the world of this very rare model with its original engine.