The second generation of the Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova arrived in 1966. With a squarer look, it was less successful than the first-gen cars of 1962-65 (the best was yet to come in 1968-72). Focus was largely on sedans and wagons, so a Nova convertible was no longer a choice in 1967. But that didn’t stop the seller (or a predecessor) from creating one – out of a 4-door sedan! That’s what we have here – needing more work and a probable engine rebuild. Located in Checotah, Oklahoma, this topless project is available here on eBay for $7,500 OBO. Mitchell G. does it again – finding interesting and different tips for us!
Chevy II/Nova sales in 1967 declined by more than 60% from the year before, a low point for the product line. One theory is that the Chevelle (also restyled for 1966-67) stole some of the Nova’s limelight as there’s wasn’t a huge difference in the price tag and you could get a hot 396 cubic inch V8 in the larger car. Chevrolet would soon rectify any shortcomings and sales ballooned by more than 70%. By 1970, Nova sales had almost tripled.
Chevy II/Nova convertibles were only offered in 1962 and 1963 and only with six-cylinder powerplants. So, a fixed roof was the only way you could go from 1964 to the end of the nameplate as a RWD vehicle in 1979. The seller’s car’s VIN confirms it was built as a 6-banger in a 4-door sedan. Someone has since elected to chop off the roof and replace the engine with a 350 V8 of a more modern vintage (with plenty of bling).
The seller has had the modified Chevy for at least five years. Although it has been upgraded with a Pontiac subframe up front, we don’t know how the mods were carried out. Was more than cutting off the top involved (for example, have the rear doors been welded shut?). The seller refers to “FWD” twice, so was that part of the changes or simply an error in the listing? And the vehicle’s title shows as “salvage”, so was the donor Nova wrecked before the metamorphosis began? A chat with the seller might clear all that up.
Run Forest! RUN!!!
No. Just…just…no.
This is living proof that evolution can be reversed.
Not a fan of modifying to a convertible.
Not seeing the ballast underneath or how converted.
I prefer real ones.
This is worse than taking a can opener on a two door hardtop.
I don’t think it has doors that open…..
Hop in Tim 😄
66 and. 67 are still by far the best looking in my opinion. This is car is just a no.
The future of this car is complete disassembly. I can see about $2,000 worth of usable parts: the front sheet metal, grill, bumpers, trunk lid, trunk floor, wheels, engine/trans, etc., but that’s about it.
Kinda sad, but then other Novas will benefit from the salvaged parts.
I forgot about the tail lights, bright body trim, console, differential, tilt column, and Camaro seats. Add another $500 to the parting out total.
A good fab mans dream.
A 4 door converted to a roadster…hmm…🤔. I do like the ’66-’67 Nova, already been said…. parts car
Run the other way!
Ugh!
Was it a 4-door and now a convertible? Are you kidding me! Makes no sense why would anyone want it? Parts? Always wanted a convertible? Likes buying other peoples junk? The list goes on, still a very strong NO THANKS.
I think the ‘66 and ‘67 Novas were the best looking of all the Novas. They are on my list of wants.
I think one correction is due. I knew of a first series Nova that, I was told, was an original V8 car. I saw it in 1972 and it sure looked original.
Oh, I’ll add that I wouldn’t touch this one.
lot of money for nova somebody took a sawzall to and ruined it.
If you can’t be bothered to remove the garbage from it before posting it, might as well call the junkyard instead.
“Motor does run as of last time ran.” This is the most profound statement I have ever read.