1965 Chevy SS Nova /Chevy II, All New , well sorted out,drive anywhere

  • Location: Westfield, Indiana, United States
  • Make: Chevrolet
  • Model: Nova
  • Year: 1965
  • Engine size: 327
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1965 Chevrolet Nova Description

1965 Nova SS

Real Deal 118 SS


Factory Super Sport (code 11837) This was the final year for first-generation Novas.

One out of 9,100 SS coupe models that were made in 1965.

This Nova SS had a comprehensive restoration, Its windows are tinted clear and intact, the car's lights are haze-free and look great. The car's bumpers fit tightly to the body and show only the most minor of blemishes, its engine bay is very tidy and the battery (Trunk) is new.

Overall, the car's bodywork, fitment and paint is above driver quality.


Under the hood is a 327 CID Turbo-Fire V-8 engine (Era Correct, casting numbers say a 65 -66 Nova /Corvette, Date code is 4 weeks prior to car build date, However the vin is gone off the block ) with four-barrel carburetor (295-325HP). The car has had power brakes added with Disc in the front on a 1 1/2" lowering spindle and drum remain on the rear. The tires and wheels are in new to 85% condition.

The entire front end has been rebuilt with new parts.


Inside, this Nova was treated to a new and correct black vinyl interior with front buckets and rear bench seats (code 712). The seats, matching carpet and headliner are all in excellent order. A 15" three-spoke SS steering wheel faces the driver while the inner door panels and dashboard echo the interior's theme and are all in fantastic condition.


Items of interest:

  • Real-deal '118' code SS VIN 118375N198650 - Spent entire life in NV desert
  • Fresh nut and bolt ground up restoration. - Less than 2600 miles since completed
  • 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 smoke Soft-Ray glass
  • All new suspension & brakes - New fuel lines, gas tank
  • 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 - All new brightwork:
  • Rebuilt steering components - Fresh 2-stage paint
  • New complete American Autowire harness - 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
  • All new interior w Legendary seat covers, carpet, dash pad & headliner.
  • Fresh build 327ci engine with large journal 2.02 Camel Hump heads and mild cam producing 295

This car is 2500 miles from new and has been well sorted, and starts, runs and drives great,. No leaks. No rust. No excuses.

Everything is new and has been replced and or upgraded.

This true Nova SS has just the right stance and look.Ready to show & go!