V8-Powered 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 400 Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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The 1966 Chevy II Nova came from the first year of the model’s second generation, continuing its reputation as a practical, stylish alternative to Chevrolet’s full-size offerings. Originally designed to challenge Ford’s Falcon, the Chevy II lineup included two-door, four-door, and station wagon body styles in varying trim levels.

For 1966, the Nova received more muscular styling, including a one-piece grille, different headlight bezels, and aggressive side panels. The result was a sharper fastback look that still stayed true to its squared-off design. Under the hood, buyers could choose from an economical inline-six or step up to the 283ci and 327ci V8s, making the lightweight Nova a force to be reckoned with on the streets.

This four-door Chevy II Nova 400 example left the Norwood, Ohio, factory in Sandalwood Tan with Light Fawn upholstery, with 14” Rally wheels, a tinted windshield, and a rear antenna, and features a small-block V8 backed by a 2-speed automatic transmission.

This 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 400 Sedan is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in (T) Sandalwood Tan with Light Fawn upholstery

• 14” Rally wheels

• Small-block Chevrolet V8

• 2-speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• 400 trim level

• Updated second-generation styling

• Unibody with front subframe

• Coil spring front, leaf spring rear suspension

• Bench seat

• 110” wheelbase and 183” body

Modifications

• Black Edelbrock air cleaner and chrome valve covers

• Weiand intake manifold

• Edelbrock carburetor

• HEI distributor and aftermarket spark plug wires

• Under-dash gauges

• Sony aftermarket head unit and JL Audio speakers

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars.

• Paint imperfections

• Interior musty and worn

• Front brakes do not work

• Images detailing the condition of the 1966 Chevrolet Nova are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

This 1966 Chevrolet Nova is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Information

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   Email: mlowney@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.