1966 CHEVROLET NOVA II CUSTOM COUPE

OVERVIEW

This 1966 Chevrolet Nova II is powered by a 400ci V8 mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic transmission. Finished in Sunburst Orange over a black leather interior, this frame-off restored hot rod is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.

Highlights

• Recipient of an approximately $100,000 frame-off restoration
• Destroked 400ci V8 engine 
• Reinforced chassis 
• Power options including windows, steering, and four-wheel disc brakes 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: North Carolina 

EXTERIOR

• Sunburst Orange paint
• Cowl induction hood 
• Dual chrome side mirrors 
• Chrome bumpers 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch Centerline wheels 
• Staggered-width Mickey Thompson radial tires 
  • 26 x 7.5 front 
  • 29 x 12.5 rear 

INTERIOR

• Black leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable bucket seats 
• Floor-mounted Hurst line-lock automatic shifter 
• Power locks
• Power windows 
• Power steering 
• Tilt steering column 
• Aftermarket steering wheel 
• Radio delete 

INSTRUMENTS

• Dakota Digital gauges
  • Digital speedometer
  • Digital tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Water temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel 
• Odometer shows 351 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 400ci V8
  • Destroked 400ci block 
  • Four-barrel carburetor 
  • High-rise intake manifold 
  • Air breather 
  • Custom headers 

Transmission

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic 

Service History Highlights 

• Original six-cylinder engine 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Reinforced chassis 
• Custom trunk-mounted fuel cell
• Shortened nine-inch Ford rear end 
• Custom rear panel
• Front and rear coil overs 
• Aftermarket front control arms
• Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• This Nova is said to be free from any substantial imperfections

VIDEO 

• Seller has included videos that show a walkaround inspection and engine tour that can be seen below 

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN UPDATE 8/11/2025 10:54 AM PST: Additional video and engine photos have been added to gallery