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1965 Chevy Nova SS fresh ground up restoration

Make: Chevrolet
Model: Nova
Type: Coupe
Trim: SS
Year: 1965
Mileage: 38,900
VIN: 118375N198650
Color: Silver
Engine: 327
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

1965 Chevrolet Nova SS Additional Info:

1965 Nova SS

Real-deal ‘118’ code SS

VIN 118375N198650

Spent entire life in NV desert

Fresh nut and bolt ground up restoration. No expense spared.

Less than 75 miles since completed

Fresh build 327ci engine with large journal 2.02 Camel Hump heads and mild cam producing 400hp

Edelbrock Performer intake

Edelbrock 600cfm carb

Sanderson headers ceramic coated

Dual exhaust with Flowmasters

HEI ignition

Hi-Torque starter

Polished aluminum pulleys

Aluminum 4-core radiator

Electric fan car runs 175°

100a Alternator chrome

Power disc brakes

All new brightwork: trim, badges, moldings, bumpers, door handles, instrument bezel

All new smoke Soft-Ray glass

All new suspension & brakes

New fuel lines & gas tank and sending unit

New weather stripping

Rallye gauges restored

New heater core

New blower fan

Rebuilt Turbo 350 B&M shift kit

Rebuilt 10-bolt 3.31 gears

Driveshaft balanced & new u-joints

Rebuilt steering gear & steering components

New complete American Autowire harness with updated fuses

All new interior w Legendary seat covers, carpet, dash pad & headliner.

Fresh 2-stage paint

2010 Toyota Silver Metallic

Steel cowl hood

Highly detailed engine bay

All new exhaust

Correct Spatter trunk

Optima batter relocated to trunk

New American Racing wheels

New 50 series low profile tires

Panel fitment & gaps are excellent


This Nova SS is owned & built by a big muscle car collector who owns very high end cars. Everything is completely brand new or restored. I spared no expense building this car for my own enjoyment. It comes from NV & CA where my restoration shop is located and was brought to my summer home in WV to cruise and take to car shows. The roads are now in such poor condition in WV that I don’t want to drive it since the car is so pristine. Over 65K invested in this ground up restoration. The car is extremely well sorted, and starts, runs and drives flawlessly. No leaks. No rust. No excuses. This true Nova SS has just the right stance and look.


Ready to show & go!


We have wiper arms but have them removed since the car doesn’t get driven in rain and we like the look without them.


Walk around video available upon request with engine cold start and running.


Rallye wheels with radial redline tires available at additional cost