1966 Chevrolet Nova

INTRODUCTION: This Nova absolutely nails the look! The stance is dead on, the wheel and tire combination is perfect, and the color has an incredible rich finish that grabs attention everywhere it goes. But it's more than just a pretty face. The moment you slide behind the wheel, grab the 5-speed shifter, and let the clutch out, you immediately appreciate what this car is really about. The Blueprint LS stroker delivers serious horsepower, and the upgraded chassis transforms the driving experience with modern performance, handling, and confidence. It's the perfect blend of classic muscle car attitude and contemporary performance engineering. EXTERIOR: Looking at this car, it has it going on! The stance and wheel combination are just right. I've always thought the '66 Nova had a tough, masculine body style, making it the perfect platform for a hot rod build. This one in particular is absolutely straight with nice body lines and no signs of rust or damage showing. It's been repainted in a beautiful metallic burgundy color with a lustrous, smooth, glossy finish. Overall, the chrome and trim are bright and shiny throughout. The windshield has been replaced, while the original glass has been tinted. Completing the look is an aggressive wheel and tire setup with RC Components wheels: 17 inch skinnies up front and 15 inch fatties in back, all wrapped in fresh Mickey Thompson tires. INTERIOR: It has been restored while keeping that cool vintage vibe intact. The seats have been recushioned and upholstered, and it also features reproduction door panels, headliner, and visors. The gauges are especially neat because they appear stock at first glance, but once illuminated you realize they're actually RetroTech digital gauges, giving you modern functionality with a factory look. There's also a retro style stereo mounted in the factory location. Down between the bucket seats is a new reproduction console with a 5-speed shifter sticking out of it, reminding you this classic has some modern performance built in as well. ENGINE COMPARTMENT: At the heart of this beast is a Blueprint built LS 408 stroker pumping out an impressive 585 horsepower and 540 lbs. of torque! It's loaded with performance internals including a forged crank, roller cam, and aluminum heads. Sitting on top is a fabricated intake with a custom cold air tube feeding the engine. One of my favorite details is the vintage style Chevrolet script valve covers, giving this modern powerhouse a nostalgic muscle car appearance. The front of the engine is decked out with a premium CVF billet front runner serpentine system featuring polished brackets, a mini air conditioning compressor, modern alternator, and power steering with a remote reservoir. Stainless headers help this stroker breathe while delivering an aggressive exhaust note. It uses a Wilwood master cylinder for the braking system and stays cool with a large aluminum radiator and dual electric fans. Custom inner fenders give it a clean finished appearance, and it also features support bars running from the firewall to the frame to improve rigidity and handling. TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Under the trunk lid and jamb, the finish is smooth and glossy like the exterior. Inside is solid metal and features a custom cut carpeted mat for a clean finished appearance. The gel battery has been relocated to the trunk giving the engine compartment a cleaner look. UNDERSIDE: The chassis and suspension have been completely reengineered to give this car the feel of a modern sports car. Up front is a Checkered Racing subframe with tubular control arms, adjustable coilover gas shocks, and rack-and-pinion steering for precise handling. Welded in frame connectors tie the body together to help eliminate flex and improve stability. In back, it features relocated mono leaf springs with Funk houser sliders, tubular traction bars, and double adjustable QA1 gas shocks for maximum traction and tuning capability. The custom dual exhaust system with stainless