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350-Powered 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Coupe

Sold for $27,000 on 10/26/22

350-Powered 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Coupe

This 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova sport coupe was purchased by the seller in 2014, and subsequent refurbishment work is said to have included a repaint in blue, brake and suspension modifications, and installation of a 350ci V8 mated with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, power rack-and-pinion steering, a Custom Autosound radio an MSD Digital 6A ignition control module, an MSD distributor cap and rotor, an Edelbrock intake manifold, Wilwood disc brakes, Chris Alston’s Chassisworks front subframe components, adjustable front coilovers, 15″ Weld Racing alloy wheels, heat-wrapped exhaust headers, an aluminum transmission cooler, and an aluminum radiator with dual electric fans. This Nova is now offered with service records and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The car was reportedly repainted in its current shade of blue under current ownership. Exterior features include a chrome bumpers, bright trim, and Nova badging. The seller notes the right-rear quarter panel was replaced under prior ownership. The windshield wipers are missing, and additional photos of paint blemishes are provided in the gallery below.

Weld Racing 15″ polished wheels are wrapped in staggered-width Thunderer Mach II tires. A Chris Alston’s Chassisworks front subframe assembly has been installed, and features include adjustable front coilovers, rack-and-pinion steering, Wilwood disc brakes, a Wilwood brake master cylinder, and stainless steel braided lines.

The cabin was reportedly refurbished under current ownership and features bench seats trimmed in blue vinyl with a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Equipment includes lap belts, a Custom Autosound radio, and aftermarket speakers. Spots of discoloration and loose windlace trim are noted in the photo gallery below.

The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 120-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and a combination gauge with readouts for voltage, oil pressure, fuel level, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 42k miles, and approximately 2k of which have been added under current ownership. The seller notes that the speedometer does not read accurately, and total mileage is unknown.

The replacement 350ci V8 was installed in place of the factory inline-six under current ownership. Features include an Edelbrock intake manifold, an MSD Blaster 2 ignition coil, an MSD Digital 6A ignition controller, heat-wrapped exhaust headers, and an aluminum radiator with dual electric cooling fans. The seller notes difficulty starting the vehicle occasionally when cold.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. An aluminum transmission cooler is installed under the car. Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery below.

Decoding the Fisher body tag reveals:

03C – Third week of March production
Style 63-0437 – 1963 Chevy II Nova 400 sport coupe
Body OA 24674 – Oakland, California, assembly
Trim 2-739 – Blue vinyl bucket seats
Paint 959 – Ermine White & Silver Blue exterior
W – Passenger-side exterior mirror
P – Push-button radio

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Auction Result

Winning Bid	USD $27,000 by GoldCrow
Auction Ended	October 26, 2022 at 12:04PM PT
Bids	11

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