One of the most popular and beloved classic Chevy among the classic American muscle car enthusiasts is the 1966 Chevy Nova SS. This particular classic Chevy is actually very unique because it has a blend of classic and modern details. The body has the original Marina Blue color with a stock chromed trim and bumpers.
As a contrast, it has an awesome stance with modern five-spoke black wheels. The whole setup is in place, in other words, it’s a real pleasure to drive this 1966 Chevy Nova SS. The interior remains mainly stock. A nice comfortable time machine with black vinyl upholstery and all the knobs and gauges are actually original from the factory.
Under the hood of this 1966 Chevy Nova SS, there is a custom-built Chevy 350 cubic-inch V8 engine, not the original one, however it makes decent power, probably 400 horsepower at the crank. The sound of the engine is good, the driving is perfect, the 3-speed automatic transmission, combined with 3.70 rear gears makes the long trips very enjoyable.
Even the handling on this one is pretty cool, that’s because it has an upgraded suspension. The awesome stance comes from the 18-inch HRBB HRX wheels wrapped with Yokohama Advan tires. The braking power at this Nova SS is pretty phenomenal, that’s because it is equipped with Wilwood 14-inch rotors and 6-piston calipers up front, and 4-piston at the rear wheels. In the end, our conclusion is that this 66 Chevy is one amazing piece of machinery.
