1965 chevrolet chevy ii

This gorgeous vehicle comes in a stunning dark blue paint job complemented by an immaculate matching interior. Powering this speed demon is a stroker V8 with hydraulic roller cam, Brodix aluminum heads, 1965 chevrolet chevy ii, Edelbrock intake, Hooker headers and aluminum radiator. The Turbo automatic transmission with a stall converter rips through gears pushing power to the rear end with 4 link coil over and ladder bar.

With their simple, straight bodylines, tons of power, and compact sizing, the Chevrolet Nova always attracts a crowd. This Chevrolet Nova SS goes even further, cranking the coolness scale up to A verified factory Super Sport Nova with a manual transmission and all the original gauges, 60's performance doesn't get much better than this. Inside the detailed, show-quality engine bay sits a year-correct IPN-code C. V8 breathing through an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor, meaning that this '65 Nova is seriously quick. Torque is put to the pavement through a 4-speed manual transmission with a tight ratio, sure to put a smile on your face as it shifts quickly and smoothly.

1965 chevrolet chevy ii

Built on the X-body platform , the Nova was the top selling model in the Chevy II lineup through The Chevy II nameplate was dropped after , with Nova becoming the nameplate for all of the through models. It was replaced by the Chevrolet Citation introduced in the spring of Chevrolet designer Clare MacKichan recalled about creating the Chevy II: "There was no time for experimentation or doodling around with new ideas from either the engineers or from us in design; And it had to be a basic-type car. Unlike the Corvair , the Chevy II design team deliberately avoided any revolutionary features in concept or execution; their mission was to give Chevrolet buyers a simple, back-to-the-basics compact car. There was a lot of debate within the Chevrolet organization over just what to call this new car, and the decision to go with "Chevy II" was a very late one. Among the finalists was Nova. It lost out because it didn't start with a "C," but was selected as the name for the top-of-the-line series. Ultimately the Nova badge would replace Chevy II, but that wouldn't happen until In almost every way, the creators of the Chevy II used Falcon as a benchmark. The model range included sedans and wagons, as well as a two-door hardtop and a convertible. After the rear-engine Chevrolet Corvair was outsold by the conventional Ford Falcon in , Chevrolet completed work on a more conventional compact car that would eventually become the Chevy II. The car was of semi- unibody construction having a bolt on front section joined to its unitized cabin and trunk rear section, available in two- and four-door sedan configurations as well as convertible and 4-door station wagon versions. A series was also introduced, but was discontinued almost immediately. Available engines for the Chevy II in and included Chevrolet's inline-four engine of cu in 2.

The introduction of the Omega and Apollo coincided with the subsequent oil crisis where sales of the X and H platform increased. The Rally package option with heavy duty suspension returned and was a rather popular choice, with 33, 1965 chevrolet chevy ii, sold. One of the smallest muscle cars ever fielded by Detroit, the Nova SS now included a hp kW cu in 5.

However, the car is commonly referred to as both names. Unlike the Corvair, this model was much more conventional and much better received. These cars are very cool classics and pretty rare to find as solid first generation models. Their compact, simple nature make them great cruisers with a little modern sprucing up. This '65 Nova SS 2-door sedan nicely restored with several modern touches giving the car a great driving experience while maintaining a nostalgic feel. It's powered by a ci V8 engine paired with a Chevy turbo automatic transmission.

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1965 chevrolet chevy ii

Ford's compact Falcon had Chevrolet worried. The rear-engined Corvair, though technically innovative, lagged in universal appeal. Chevrolet needed something new -- but not so different -- to compete in the growing compact category. So, the boxy little Chevy II dashed into the lineup to fill the void. At first, it didn't look like much: just basic ho-hum transportation to rival the Falcon and Valiant, as well as the rising number of imports. Chevrolet billed its unibody senior compact as "the thrift car," though insisting that its "no-nonsense styling

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The car has 4 wheel disc brakes, Billet Specialties wheels, bucket seats with center console, LPP Classes front clip with rack and pinion. All Chevy II engines featured overhead valves. Due to the Canadian tariffs on imports put into place many years before, there was no compact car available to the Canadian Pontiac dealer. Standard catalog of American cars, A five-speed manual transmission was standard, as in the regular Novas, but the Twin-Cam offered a four-speed automatic as an option versus the three-speed offered on other models. The Rally package option with heavy duty suspension returned and was a rather popular choice, with 33, sold. Chevrolet Citation compact model Geo Prizm. However, the car is commonly referred to as both names. Toggle navigation GR Auto Gallery of grand rapids. The cu in 4.

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We'll get back to you soon! After waiting for hours in gas lines and fretting about the prospect of fuel rationing, thrifty compacts looked pretty good to plenty of Americans and it fit the bill. This engine was first seen in the Chevelle. Body Body Style. With no documentation proving it, the legend of a dealer installed V8 engine being in a or model year Chevy II is a myth. The interior layout remained the American version for the entire run. Novas now had standard front disc brakes and steel-belted radial tires. However, the car is commonly referred to as both names. Motor Trend called the new Chevy II "a most straightforward car — simple, honest and conventional. Nova was the top model in the Chevy II lineup through A lighter duty, bolt rear differential with a 7.