Chevrolet added a second compact, the Chevy II, to its ranks in 1962. That gave the manufacturer two players in the growing small car market. Unlike the Corvair, which had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, the Chevy II was the product of the conventional engineering of the day. The seller has an original Nova Super Sport from 1963, which would have been the top-of-the-line model. Other than needing new paint and carpeting, the Chevy may be a sound driver. Located in Menifee, California, this likely survivor is available here on craigslist for $13,500. Our thanks go to Jack M. for this cool tip!

The Super Sport option would join the Chevy II/Nova in its second model year, 1963. It shared special cues like its big brother, the Impala, such as SS trim, SS wheel covers, and a bucket seat interior. A V8 engine wouldn’t be available until 1964, so buyers had to accept a 194 cubic inch inline-6 as the only power other than a 4-banger. Overall, Chevy II sales were up by 14% in ’63, and more than 42,000 buyers went for the SS paraphernalia.

We’re given limited information about this Nova. The odometer reading is listed as 100,000 miles, so the car hasn’t spent its life as a garage queen. A floor-shifted 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission flanks the I-6, and power steering was another option when the automobile left the assembly line.

While rust doesn’t seem to be an issue, the car’s white paint is past its prime. And it may not be 100% original, given the appearance of the driver’s side front fender. The interior looks solid, and the only obvious flaw is faded black carpeting, which would be easy to replace. Since we’re told the Chevy runs and drives, you may be able to take your time in getting around to a partial restoration.