Chevrolet’s small car styling in the mid-sixties, particularly on the Chevelle and Nova, was somewhat on the boxy and uninspired side. Bill Mitchell, who had taken over as Chevrolet design chief seven years earlier, had been promoting the so-called “shoulder-less look,” where the offset from a car’s windows to its sides was minimal.
The styling approach worked well on larger cars like the Impala Sport Coupe, but only emphasized the boxy look of the smaller cars. Well dude, we found the answer to that little issue – throw a big ass blower on it and go Pro Streeting!
The 1966 Nova SS shown here is a classic example of project car fatigue. The seller says that he’s owned the car for ten years and recently got a new Pro Touring Camaro. It’s time to unload the Nova and move on. No shame there and, for the right buyer, this bowtie could be a deal of the decade.
Fully streetable, this Nova will be an unforgettable sight coming up in your mirror. The BDS 671 blower sticking up through the hood is enough to make grown men cry and women flee the streets. Starting up the built 350 motor in the morning is bound to wake the neighborhood and talk about stance… this car has it in spades.
Currently located in Wildwood, MO, the car was available with a Buy It Now price of $34,500 and a high bid of $27,600 failed to release the reserve. You can still contact the seller using the Ask a Question link under Seller Info in the eBay listing. If you’re unable to do a personal inspection, consider having an independent inspection and report done before making any financial commitments. It’s just good sense when dealing over the Internet.