1963 Chevrolet Nova

This 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS convertible was acquired by the seller in 2011, reportedly from the original owner who reportedly received the car as a high school graduation gift. The vehicle was placed on a rotisserie during a 2021 refurbishment, and work included replacing the quarter panels and front fenders, re-chroming the bumpers, polishing the exterior trim, and refinishing the car in Azure Aqua with a white soft top. The cabin was fitted with replacement aqua vinyl upholstery, door panels, and carpets as well as a rebuilt factory radio with AM, FM, and Bluetooth connectivity. The suspension and braking systems were overhauled, and the car rides on lowering springs and 14″ steel wheels with SS covers and BFGoodrich white-stripe tires. Power is provided by a replacement 194ci Hi-Thrift inline-six mated to a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, both of which are said to have been overhauled. This Nova SS convertible is offered with refurbishment records, VCCA judging scoring sheets, and an Ohio title in the seller’s name. This convertible example left the factory finished in Azure Aqua (918) with a black soft top, and the quarter panels and front fenders were replaced before the exterior was repainted during the refurbishment. Additional work included re-chroming the bumpers, fitting a white soft top, and polishing the grille, exterior trim, and weather seals. The 14″ steel wheels wear factory SS wheel covers and are mounted with BFGoodrich Silvertown white-stripe tires. The front hubs and rear axles have been converted to a five-lug configuration. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drum brakes. The suspension bushings were replaced and lowering front and rear springs were installed during the refurbishment. Refurbishment work included replacing the aqua vinyl seat covers, door panels, carpets, and gauge bezel. Further details include a floor shifter, polished dashboard trim, and quarter vent windows, and the factory radio was rebuilt and modified to utilize AM/FM and Bluetooth connectivity. The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 120-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and a combination gauge. The battery readout is nonfunctional. The five-digit odometer shows 72k miles, approximately 300 of which were added since the refurbishment was completed. The replacement 194ci Hi-Thrift inline-six was overhauled with replacement internal components before being installed under prior ownership, and the carburetor was rebuilt during the refurbishment, according to the seller.  Power is sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. The transmission and differential are said to have been overhauled, and the fuel tank and fuel system components were replaced during the refurbishment. Decoding the Fisher body tag reveals: Build Date: 05C – Third week of May build date Style: 63-0467 – 1963 Chevy II Nova convertible Body: WR 19169 – Willow Run, Michigan assembly; production number Trim: 2-722– Aqua vinyl bucket seats Paint: 918-3 – Azure Aqua ACC: 2M3Z – Powerglide transmission, Super Sport option