1965 Nova parked up since 1983 has bad news under the hood
- This 1965 Chevrolet Nova barn find has been parked up since the 1980s
- The car’s bodywork is in good condition with very little rust
- Sadly, the same can’t be said for the engine
Published on Aug 19, 2024 at 7:35 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Aug 19, 2024 at 3:26 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This 1965 Chevrolet Nova barn find has been parked up since the 1980s – and could be an ideal project for someone hoping to complete a restoration.
The Chevy Nova first rolled off production lines back in 1962 and ran for five generations through to 1988.
The cars went on to become some of the beloved muscle cars in the USA and were among the best-selling of the 1970s.
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The Nova only has 67,000 miles on the clock
Decades on, the Nova still remains a popular car, with celebrities including Joe Rogan and Johnny Depp having them within their collections.
There’s even an ultra-rare one-off Nova that ‘never should have been made’.
While this barn find listed on eBay isn’t quite as special as that, it’s still a pretty good find.
Seller ninetoesjoe says the Nova was parked up by its second owner in 1983 and has remained there ever since.
The Nova has 67,000 original miles on the clock – and has the potential to be a cool project for someone wanting to work on a classic car.
The car is largely rust-free, but the seller does note there is a rust spot behind the rear tire on the driver’s side.
The glasswork is all fine, apart from a cracked windshield, and the rear tailgate window rolls up and down ‘without issue’.
The engine has seen better days
Otherwise, despite its age, the bodywork is in pretty good shape, which is unusual for a Nova of this age – especially one that has been stored for four decades.
It’s a similar story inside, the original interiors are in desperate need of a cleaning and there are a couple of tears, but overall nothing too bad.
Sadly, there’s no good news under the hood.
The car does have its original six-cylinder engine, but it no longer starts.
However, the seller notes that it does turn over and shows no signs of seizing up.
The engine is paired with an automatic transmission, but it’s unclear what condition that is in.
Many folks who bought the original Novas went ahead and had them fitted with V8 engines, which could be a good idea for anyone who hopes to restore this car or they may decide to keep things as factory with a new 230ci unit.
Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Across her career she's covered a wide variety of topics, including celebrity, cryptocurrency, politics, true crime and just about everything in between.
