1965 Chevrolet Nova Two-Door Sport Coupe

Description

Chevrolet had pinned their “all new compact car” hopes on the highly ambitious and very technically advanced (for the day) rear engine, air-cooled Corvair that was introduced for 1960, and promptly saw Ford eat their lunch — the 1960 Ford Falcon outsold the Chevy Corvair by a wide margin. A much more conventional front-engine, rear-drive compact was introduced as the 1962 Chevy II, with Nova being an upgrade trim. By 1964 the small-block 283 cu-in Chevrolet V8 was an option. More than just an economy car, Nova’s lightweight unibody construction and V8 power made it a surprisingly good performer.

This 1965 Nova Two-Door Sport Coupe is the marriage of something old, something new. Under the hood a Chevy 327 cu-in small block replaces the original six-cylinder. The interior has newer carpeting, and the seats have been reupholstered. There’s also a rear axle air-ride suspension that is adjustable from the trunk. Otherwise, it’s mostly original, including the grille, chrome moldings, weather stripping, and window glass. So too the interior, where the dash and door panels are all original with a nice patina. Add a set of classic Cragar wheels and this Nova is ready to perform.

Highlights

• Mostly original Nova Two-Door Sport Coupe

• Chevy 327 cu-in small-block V8 upgraded with:

• EPS Performer intake manifold

  • Holley 670CFM Street Avenger carburetor

  • Edelbrock chrome valve covers

  • Chrome alternator, pullies, and water pump

• Classic column-shifted two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission

• Cragar SS aluminum wheels

• The chassis number (115375N101729) decodes as:

  • 115 – Nova six-cylinder

  • 37 – Two Door Sport Coupe

  • 5 – 1965 model year

  • N – Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant

  • 101729 – Norwood, Ohio

• This 1965 Chevrolet Nova Two-Door Sport Coupe is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 48,500 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Aftermarket radio

• Chrome front and rear bumpers

• Chrome exterior trim

• Vent windows

• Manual roll-up windows

• Body-color dashboard

• Two-spoke steering wheel

• Locking glove box

• Dual exhaust outlets

• Foam cushion front bench seat

• Padded armrests

• Parallel-action windshield wipers

• Dome light

• Blended-air heater and defroster

• Color-keyed seatbelts

• Four-position ignition switch

Known Imperfections

• Paint has minor nicks and scratches

• Exterior chrome molding has mild blemishes

• Windows and weather stripping is original to the vehicle

Included

• Owner’s manual

• Options book

• Original radio

• Original keys

Ownership History

The consignor purchased this 1965 Chevrolet Nova Two-Door Sport Coupe in 2019