In 1962, Chevrolet offered not one but two compact cars: the unconventional Corvair (rear-mounted, air-cooled engine) and the conventional Chevy II/Nova (front-mounted, water-cooled engine). The Chevy II was launched in response to the success that Ford was having with the Falcon, although they were still selling loads of Corvairs (introduced in 1960). This 1966 Nova Sport Coupe is a survivor-quality car that has only had two owners in its 56 years. It looks well-equipped and maintained and can be found in Claremore, Oklahoma, and here on eBay when the bidding has reached $18,300.
The Chevy II (and the upscale Nova) entered their fifth year in 1966 with a complete rework in styling. Proportions were squared up although dimensions and features changed little. Highlights included a bolder grille and semi-fastback roofline (on the coupes), along with “humped” fenders in an angular rear end that were similar to the senior ’66 Chevies. The approach apparently wasn’t popular with buyers as sales numbers for 1966-67 were far off the mark set in 1962-63. In 1966, GM built 172,485 Chevy II/Nova units with 32,676 of them having a 283 cubic inch V8 like in the seller’s edition.
Part of the seller’s listing refers to this as an SS (Super Sport), but the VIN doesn’t bear that out. Plus, if this Nova were an SS, it would have bucket seats and not a bench in the front. The automobile has spent its entire life in Oklahoma, only changing hands once during all that time. The odometer reading in 70,000 miles and the condition of the car suggests that’s accurate. As does a bunch of paperwork that goes with the car.
The Cameo Beige paint was redone once in 2010 and there is no rust on the car now (and may not have been present back then, either). We assume the interior is original and it presents well, although the material on the front seat bottom looks to be stretched and could do with a tuck. This Nova has air conditioning which looks like a dealer installation. The matching-numbers 283 Turbo-Fire V8 was rebuilt about 3,000 miles back. From all indications, you’ll have a Cars & Coffee cruiser from the get-go, if you take it home.
I want the right-rear tire cleaned before I bid.
Oui oui monsieur!
That’s factory AC. It looks like it’s an aftermarket kit because it pretty much was due to relative lack of demand on a budget car. $306 bucks was a LOT of cash back then.
Yes sir it was,most of those were dealer installed after purchase
I’m partial to Falcons and Comets of this year but this 66 Chevy Nova is pushing all the buy me buttons. The AC compressor is as heavy as the car! What a clean survivor. Good find and its buyer will be very happy!
Not an SS and most assuredly not worth the asking price. I had a 1966 Acadian Canso Sport Deluxe. This 66 is not an SS Chevy II. It’s a plain jane
66 with no SS package.
It’s worth $8k.
Bob
8k too low these days in US, 66-67 nova prices have doubled in the past few years. I think worth 20+ with the options & low miles
I disagree, its a classic car that is pretty darn clean. Yes the 283 and power glide is gutless, but the rest of the car is solid. Everything is worth what someone is willing to pay. An LS is going to end up in that car.
A rust-free 66/67 is worth a LOT more than 8K. The Hot Rod guys salivate over a car like this. I never thought my 67 SS 327 would get $40K +, but I get serious offers at almost every show I take it to. It’s the new reality. This car will go past $20K and it’s worth it.
Perhaps your price valuation is from the last century?
I think the seller will get it. It may not be an SS but it is one of classic hotrods of the 60’s. Many people just love the look of these two years and don’t really care about the SS badging. Many will mod it extensively. Nice car to my eyes.
Car..66 nova if it’s as clean as presented..25 to 30k..people want these cars..283 is perfect..this car does not need to be a ss car..just have thec2 door nova.and the motor..the 283s are rodder delights. Plenty of power..r
Looks like the dog has something in mind.
@Jon C. LOL
Auction ended yesterday – “no longer available”.
I’m not certain about the Novas but I know of other Chevrolets’ that were bonified SS’s and had bench seats, notably Chevelles.
the ss option in this year nova was primarily a bucket seat option, this is certain.
By far, my favorite Nova body style.
It’s resisted with a 42k price, very nice car I love these 66-67 nova hardtops, but if I’m going to spend 42k I’m going to spend my money on an SS
Listing has been pulled, “no longer available.” Whew, for a second there I had an itchy wallet. I had a ’66 two-door post sedan many years ago. Resurrected it with a 250 CID 6 and a Muncie 4speed, and put many fun miles on that little car.
Can anyone tell me if you could order (back in 1962) a 62 Impala 2dht with SS package and a bench front seat ,instead of buckets and automatic colum shift.I know that 61 SS had only a bench seat an seen a few 62,s with auto colum shifters with buckets no consoles.or would this have to be a dealer install .
No. SS meant bucket seats in 62. No buckets, NOT an SS. Simple. Besides the bucket seats, what else do you think the 62 SS included? A different rear trunk panel, side moldings, wheelcovers and emblems and vinyl, rather than cloth, seat inserts. That’s it.
R White looks like you are out of touch the 66 67 Nova’s are going for a lot of money now SS or not this one could go for around 30k
R White. You haven’t bought one of these cars in a very long time, if ever. Decent project cars go for this kind of money now. I have a 65 Nova SS, done, and it would probably take 40 grand to get it out of my hands. Heck, I’ve got that much in it!
Claremore is my hometown but i don’t remember seeing this II running the streets. I think i remember see the Hurst running around town. The topography
looks like he’s out by the lake and i go there all the time. Hope to meet you sir.. I’ll be driving my 87 El Camino.. stop me and say howdy.
I saw that the posting has been removed and last price bid was $42k. Did seller turn that price down or was that the winning bid. I’ve never had luck selling cars on ebay. And just because someone won the bid doesn’t mean they’ll pay you.
It is reposted with a $42,500.00 price tag
This is my car. Of course it’s not a SS Robert. I’ve never placed a ad on ebay b4 & I of course messed up.I had to pull ad with 3 days left & had offer to 29k , over 2k views. It’s the real deal with all the docs. I think Robert been smoking too much wacky tobaccy..
I owned a 67 283 with two barrel carb and never got more than 15 1/2 miles per gallon. Actually pretty peppy! It was really a decent ride and would gladly have it back!
your carb must’ve been running rich and timing was low or a loose chain, my 283 averaged 17 mpg & got 15 around town & 20 on the highway, I’d set my timing past recommended at 10.
They should have taken the former high bid. They are dreaming of they think they are going to get 40K for it.
My first car was a 67 Chevy Nova with a 6 and Powerglide 2 speed (no power or glide) but it was free in return for driving my parents. Great deal!