Hemmings Auction Find of the Week: 1963 Chevy II Nova Hardtop

This week, we’re highlighting a 1963 Chevy II Nova 400 hardtop. 1963 was the first year for the factory-installed 283 cubic inch V8, but this car was originally powered by a straight six as most Chevy IIs were. With a healthy small block under the hood, the Chevy II is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

From the auction description:

This 1963 Chevy II Nova 400 has been under the same ownership for 30 years and underwent a restoration and repaint in the factory Cordovan Brown some nine years ago. It has a 355 cubic inch small block with Edelbrock RPM cylinder heads and an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold topped by a Holley Brawler four-barrel carburetor. The engine also has an MSD ignition. The engine is connected to a GM 700-R4 four-speed automatic. A Positraction rear end has also been fitted.

The Nova has power steering and power front disc brakes, and has been updated from four-lug The suspension system is said to be largely original other than the rear air shock absorbers that were installed nine years ago. 

The seller says body blemishes are limited to one ding on the molding atop one fender peak. The car has the Super Sport trim, which in 1963 consisted of finned wheel covers, wider side moldings, aluminized rear panels, and SS badging. Rust repairs have been made above both headlamps and behind the rear bumper, but the car is said to be otherwise rust-free and has its factory floor and trunk pans. All the exterior trim is present and looks to be in good condition.

The Nova 400 has its original rear seat and coverings. The front buckets are covered in vinyl that have no rips or signs of excessive wear. The carpet is described as being in good condition, with no visible holes or other indications of wear. The original headliner is said to be in perfect shape, with an operable dome light. The painted dash has all its trim and small controls in place. 

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