327-Powered 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II 400 Nova Sport Coupe 6-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Introduced for 1962, Chevrolet’s compact Chevy II was designed to provide reliable, economical transportation while competing with emerging compact cars. By 1966, the lineup received a significant redesign highlighted by crisp, contemporary styling, a longer appearance, and a more upscale character.  

The 1966 Chevy II 400 Nova Sport Coupe represented the sporty side of the range, featuring a sleek pillarless hardtop body style that appealed to younger buyers seeking style as well as practicality. The car was available with economical inline-six engines or optional V8 power. 

This Sport Coupe received numerous modifications in preparation for the 2024 Detroit Autorama. Its original inline-six engine was swapped for a Chevy 327ci small-block V8 with an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, an aftermarket open-element air cleaner, and aftermarket electric cooling fan, and power is delivered to the rear wheels via a TREMEC Magnum six-speed manual transmission.  

In addition, the car features a Ford 9" rear end with a 3.89:1 gear ratio and limited-slip differential, was refinished in white, and received aftermarket bucket seats with black vinyl upholstery and seat belts, a center console with floor shifter, tinted side and rear glass, and black carpet. 

This 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II 400 Nova Sport Coupe is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the current owner with an Autorama show sign and a clean Michigan title in the current owner's name. 

Highlights  

• Refinished in white paint 

• Black interior with aftermarket black vinyl bucket seats 

• 327ci small-block V8 engine with Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold 

• TREMEC Magnum 6-speed manual transmission 

Factory Equipment 

• Pillarless hardtop body style 

• 15” steel wheels with hubcaps 

• Chrome front and rear bumpers 

• Driver’s side exterior mirror 

• Nova 400 badging 

• The chassis number (115376N109003) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 15 – Chevy II 400 Nova L6 inline-six engine (now a V8) 

  • 37 – 2-door coupe/hardtop 

  • 6 – 1966 model year 

  • N – Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant 

  • 109003 – Sequential production number 

Modifications 

Custom work completed in 2024 included: 

• 327ci small-block V8 engine 

• Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold 

• Aftermarket open-element air cleaner 

• Aftermarket electric cooling fan 

• TREMEC Magnum 6-speed manual

• Ford 9" rear end with a 3.89:1 gear ratio and limited-slip differential 

• Tinted side and rear glass 

• Aftermarket bucket seats with black vinyl upholstery and seat belts 

• Aftermarket console with floor shifter 

• Custom Alpine audio system with dual subwoofers and dual amplifiers 

• Kenwood head unit with Bluetooth, USB, SiriusXM capability, and AUX 

• Black replacement carpeting  

Known Imperfections 

• Paint cracking with rust showing through on lower driver's side quarter panel  

• Some pitting on exterior chrome and badges 

• Mickey Thompson tires have 2016 and 2017 date codes 

• Images detailing the condition of the car are presented in the gallery 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II 400 Nova Sport Coupe acquired it in 2023. 

Included Items 

• 2024 Autorama show sign