@@MarcusSandoval-kx2th Yes he does, mostly through faulty sources more so than his lack of knowledge. Some of the sources he quotes are not accurate and never have been. He and I respectfully disagree on a few things, including a "Letter is Better" when it comes to Ford rear end codes. This has been proven not to be true. You have to take the decoding of each VIN, trim tag and cowl tag on a year-by-year, make and model by model basis to be accurate. Codes change around during the various years and models. At the end of the day, he is knowledgeable, an excellent presenter and a down-to-earth human being. That counts for a lot in my book.
Merry Christmas Steve! I still have my 1963 Nova SS convertible with factory a/c. Still has the original 194 cubic inch six-cylinder engine. I bought the car in 1978 for $700 off a used car lot. Cordovan brown with the saddle interior. I also have the window sticker that came on the car. Sold new from Tarrytown NY for a little over $3,200. Still a fun ride!
First of all it's really great seeing Steve again - amazing man! I had a 66 SS L30 - 4spd. car when I was 19. Marina blue/black interior. I am now 72 and I still have a 66 Nova SS albeit not the same one I had when 19.
I owned a brand new 1966 Chevy II, Nova SS (Red) with an L-79, M-21 close ratio 4-speed & 3.73 Posi. Was 21 years old and "too dumb" to know what I had. They were just great cars. Frank in Arizona
That year Nova has always been among my favorite cars.That engine has got to make this thing haul and the perfect color for someone's Christmas present. Thank you High Octane Classics, Super Shane, and Mr Magnante - Merry Christmas too all! ~ Chuck
Glad to see you Steve up and about. I hope your health keeps improving. Miss seeing you on the Barrett Jackson auctions explaining and dissecting those fabulous vehicles crossing the stage. 👏
66/67 Nova's are my favorite years! I have a friend in Florida with a 66 ss with the L79, fast car! It looks like you're getting around better, and your voice is clearer. 👍 Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!
I had a couple buddies that had '66 Novas with the L79 engine. One of them is in touch with the guy he sold it to, trying to buy it back. There was a '66 Nova L79 at the Mecum Kissimmee a few years ago with aroung 3400mi ($$). Steve, thanks for the review (I'm a big Nova/ChevyII fan).
Steve! Love these old GM cars. Speaking of those traction bars. I saw a set installed on a car with coil springs in the rear. 😂 I don't even know what they were bolted to. I wonder if they were put on for looks or if the owner just didn't know how they were supposed to work. Regardless, I thought it was funny and had to share
I had a '63 Nova SS that was born as a 6cyl Powerglide 4 bolt wheels car. It had a very similar bucket seat w/console interior. I got it as a roller with no engine or trans, so of course I installed a 250HP 327 and aluminum case powerglide. Later I swapped in 5 bolt front spindles and a better 5 bolt axle rear end. It was a fun first car.
My friends grandmother had an SS like this. I always admired it every time I visited her house. When she got too old to drive, she sold it to me for $400 in 1982. It was garage kept and only had 40K on the odometer. I loved that car, until I was T-boned by a drunk driver, and it was totaled.
Yes, 1966 model year, but not the original color not does it have the original transmission based on the data presented. We got the VIN (from the HOC website) for the win, but it has an error: 1 for Chevrolet, 18 for Chevy II Nova SS, V8 equipped, 37 for two door coupe, 6 for 1966 model year (not 9 as shown on the website, that would be for a 1969 model year vehicle), W for Willow Run, MI assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The Willow Run, MI plant operated as an assembly plant from 1959 to 1993 and then as a GM parts distribution center after that point in time. The "SS" moniker lived well beyond the 1970s, Be careful with "because the cowl tag says it is" due to the fact that the cowl tag states the Fisher Body series and NOT the final assembly determination. Case in point: a six- or eight-cylinder Camaro would show "123" on the cowl tag for the Fisher body style, however ONLY the VIN tells if you if it was originally a six or eight cylinder equipped vehicle. A six-cylinder Camaro is "123" and an eight-cylinder Camaro is "124". Yes, sometimes it will tell you, other times not. We got the tag (from the HOC website), we can brag: 04D for the fourth week of April 1966 production, 66 for 1966 model year, 11837 for Chevrolet (1) Chevy II Nova SS V8 (18) two door coupe (37), WRN for Willow Run, MI assembly, 765 for Black bucket seat interior trim, D-D for Mist Blue lower and upper exterior paint, accessory code group 1 of "E" for tinted glass, all windows (RPO code A01) and accessory group 2 of "M" for Powerglide automatic transmission (RPO code M35). So yes, it's an original Nova SS, but wasn't restored to originality as it should have been. Wishing all a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season.
Nine and 1/2 inch brakes will do that to you , why GM didn't use the 11 inch brakes from the B body cars was insane . The '65 SS 396 Malibus had the big brakes , but the '66 SS 396 Chevelles didn't .
I keep looking for one of these from 1965, a Chevy Nova SS with a manual transmission, are they Rare? I can never find one for sale! I'd like to find one because it's my birth year. Any thoughts?
Nova meaning “doesn’t go” in Spanish is a myth. “No Va” (2 words) means doesn’t go. Nova is one word in Spanish and means the same thing in Spanish as it does in English. It’s the same thing as “notable” having a completely different meaning than “no table”.
Cmon Steve , you know better , there were no Nova convertibles after 1963 , plus the '66 Super Sport cars are Chevy IIs only and not Novas . Try to find a Nova emblem on a 1966 , 118 car , you wont , I've owned four of them and looked everywhere , there are no Nova emblems to be found .
While you are correct that there were no “Nova” emblems on 1966 SS cars, you are incorrect that they weren’t Novas. The SS package was only available on the Nova package, not the standard 100-series Chevy II. First 3 of VIN: 111 = Chevy II 100, L4 113 = Chevy II 100, L6 114 = Chevy II 100, V8 115 = Chevy II 400, Nova, L6 116 = Chevy II 400, Nova, V8 117 = Chevy II Nova SS, L6 118 = Chevy II Nova SS, V8
@NovaResource look closely at the '63 -'65 cars they had the Nova SS badges , and were referred to as such , the '66s were referred to as being Chevy II SS cars , a friend of mine bought a Lemonwood Yellow '66 SS L-79 brand new , I know what I speak of . For '67 they not only put the Nova badges back on the cars , they went back to calling them Nova SSs again . Between my friend and I , we have owned 35 Deuces over the years with at least ten of them being '66s .
My go-to for automobile historical knowledge!! Looking good, Steve!! Happy holidays to you and your staff!
He makes plenty of mistakes too😂
@@MarcusSandoval-kx2th Yes he does, mostly through faulty sources more so than his lack of knowledge. Some of the sources he quotes are not accurate and never have been. He and I respectfully disagree on a few things, including a "Letter is Better" when it comes to Ford rear end codes. This has been proven not to be true. You have to take the decoding of each VIN, trim tag and cowl tag on a year-by-year, make and model by model basis to be accurate. Codes change around during the various years and models.
At the end of the day, he is knowledgeable, an excellent presenter and a down-to-earth human being. That counts for a lot in my book.
Thank you so much Steve for the history. It is always so good to see you. Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Nice to see you Steve, your looking good buddy. Hope you have a nice holiday.
Steve is an encyclopedia of knowledge about cars. Merry Christmas Steve and all the crew
Merry Christmas Steve! I still have my 1963 Nova SS convertible with factory a/c. Still has the original 194 cubic inch six-cylinder engine. I bought the car in 1978 for $700 off a used car lot. Cordovan brown with the saddle interior. I also have the window sticker that came on the car. Sold new from Tarrytown NY for a little over $3,200. Still a fun ride!
First of all it's really great seeing Steve again - amazing man! I had a 66 SS L30 - 4spd. car when I was 19. Marina blue/black interior. I am now 72 and I still have a 66 Nova SS albeit not the same one I had when 19.
I owned a brand new 1966 Chevy II, Nova SS (Red) with an L-79, M-21 close ratio 4-speed & 3.73 Posi. Was 21 years old and "too dumb" to know what I had. They were just great cars. Frank in Arizona
Merry Christmas Steve!
Merry Christmas Steve!.. hope to see you in Scottsdale in January 2025!
Merry Christmas,Steve. Be well.🎄😎❤️
Steve is the GREATEST!!!!!!!!!!
That year Nova has always been among my favorite cars.That engine has got to make this thing haul and the perfect color for someone's Christmas present. Thank you High Octane Classics, Super Shane, and Mr Magnante - Merry Christmas too all! ~ Chuck
Thank you Steve!👍
Merry Christmas Steve and High Octane Classics!!!
Merry Christmas Steve. every day's a gift.
Glad to see you Steve up and about. I hope your health keeps improving. Miss seeing you on the Barrett Jackson auctions explaining and dissecting those fabulous vehicles crossing the stage. 👏
Old Novas, how can you not Love them?
Thanks Steve. You never miss the details! Merry Christmas to you!
The 66 Nova and 66 Chevelle are my favorites from that era
Love the 66 Nova. Around 1970/71 a good friend in high school had one with a built 327. It was fast! Happy Holidays Steve! 🎄
GM couldn't help but hit it out of the park back then. Merry Christmas Steve!
Love the old Nova’s. Thanks Steve. Merry Christmas to you and yours and everyone at High Octane Classics. 🙏🏼🎄🎅🏻
Thanks Steve. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
Now that is a sweet Nova!!~ Merry Christmas Steve and High Octane!!!!~~
Merry Christmas and happy new year Steve from St Petersburg Florida
66 and 67 best looking nova, but i'm found of the early 70's too.
I love those wheels
~1965 - 1967 produced some of the best looking cars ever made.
There. I said it.
Great job Who would have ever thought they made a 4 Dr SS Thank you.
who would have thought they made a convertible in 1966.i beiieve someone is misinformed.
🖖. Wishing you every chrismas joy Steve 🤗
I usually like cars stock, but this one is modded very nicely, if a hot rod is what you want.
One of the best looking 60s cars. Along with the 66 Malibu.
always learn 1 or more things on every video from Steve.
l believe that this was and is one of the muscle cars ever- looks, engine, size, and cost!!!
Merry Christmas professor Steve. 🎄
66/67 Nova's are my favorite years! I have a friend in Florida with a 66 ss with the L79, fast car! It looks like you're getting around better, and your voice is clearer. 👍 Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas, Steve 🎄🌟
Ah, Thank You! I have been looking at the backside of that Chevy II SS Nova in other videos! This is up Steve's Camshaft!
I had a couple buddies that had '66 Novas with the L79 engine. One of them is in touch with the guy he sold it to, trying to buy it back. There was a '66 Nova L79 at the Mecum Kissimmee a few years ago with aroung 3400mi ($$). Steve, thanks for the review (I'm a big Nova/ChevyII fan).
Steve! Love these old GM cars. Speaking of those traction bars. I saw a set installed on a car with coil springs in the rear. 😂 I don't even know what they were bolted to. I wonder if they were put on for looks or if the owner just didn't know how they were supposed to work. Regardless, I thought it was funny and had to share
I concur 66 67 beautiful cars !
Merry Christmas 🌲
First new car I ever owned 1967 nova SS 327 w/ 4 speed
Merry Christmas, Steve.
Thank you Steve
Steve, wishing all the best for the new year !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANKS STEVE
I had a '63 Nova SS that was born as a 6cyl Powerglide 4 bolt wheels car. It had a very similar bucket seat w/console interior. I got it as a roller with no engine or trans, so of course I installed a 250HP 327 and aluminum case powerglide. Later I swapped in 5 bolt front spindles and a better 5 bolt axle rear end. It was a fun first car.
Looking good my man
No convertible Nova in 66. Glad you seem to be well, Steve!
There was a day when I didn't like this style. But with old age comes different taste.
I had a Yellow one. Bought it new off the showroom. Blueprinted 350 and it would do 12 second runs with street tires
My friends grandmother had an SS like this. I always admired it every time I visited her house. When she got too old to drive, she sold it to me for $400 in 1982. It was garage kept and only had 40K on the odometer. I loved that car, until I was T-boned by a drunk driver, and it was totaled.
In Canada the Chevy Nova was also called a Pontiac Acadian.
Bought mine in 66 at Harry Mann Chevrolet. Not a super sport. Bench seat, poverty hub caps.
Went mid 12's with headers, tires and gears.
Yes, 1966 model year, but not the original color not does it have the original transmission based on the data presented. We got the VIN (from the HOC website) for the win, but it has an error: 1 for Chevrolet, 18 for Chevy II Nova SS, V8 equipped, 37 for two door coupe, 6 for 1966 model year (not 9 as shown on the website, that would be for a 1969 model year vehicle), W for Willow Run, MI assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The Willow Run, MI plant operated as an assembly plant from 1959 to 1993 and then as a GM parts distribution center after that point in time. The "SS" moniker lived well beyond the 1970s,
Be careful with "because the cowl tag says it is" due to the fact that the cowl tag states the Fisher Body series and NOT the final assembly determination. Case in point: a six- or eight-cylinder Camaro would show "123" on the cowl tag for the Fisher body style, however ONLY the VIN tells if you if it was originally a six or eight cylinder equipped vehicle. A six-cylinder Camaro is "123" and an eight-cylinder Camaro is "124". Yes, sometimes it will tell you, other times not.
We got the tag (from the HOC website), we can brag: 04D for the fourth week of April 1966 production, 66 for 1966 model year, 11837 for Chevrolet (1) Chevy II Nova SS V8 (18) two door coupe (37), WRN for Willow Run, MI assembly, 765 for Black bucket seat interior trim, D-D for Mist Blue lower and upper exterior paint, accessory code group 1 of "E" for tinted glass, all windows (RPO code A01) and accessory group 2 of "M" for Powerglide automatic transmission (RPO code M35).
So yes, it's an original Nova SS, but wasn't restored to originality as it should have been. Wishing all a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season.
Very true about the Cowl Tag. Many cars have a cowl tag with a V8 code when the VIN has a 6-cyl code. The VIN always overrides the cowl tag.
@@NovaResource 110%. The VIN always gets the win.
I bet that car is stupid quick, and hard to stop.
Nine and 1/2 inch brakes will do that to you , why GM didn't use the 11 inch brakes from the B body cars was insane . The '65 SS 396 Malibus had the big brakes , but the '66 SS 396 Chevelles didn't .
These things fetch more than their Camaro cousins.
😎💪🎄🏁
I keep looking for one of these from 1965, a Chevy Nova SS with a manual transmission, are they Rare? I can never find one for sale! I'd like to find one because it's my birth year. Any thoughts?
I recently traded off my '65 2dr Sport Coupe , 65 2dr HT cars are kinda hard to find , good luck with your search !
No convertible Novas in 1966. 1962 and 1963 were the only years for a convertible Nova.
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Nova meaning “doesn’t go” in Spanish is a myth. “No Va” (2 words) means doesn’t go. Nova is one word in Spanish and means the same thing in Spanish as it does in English. It’s the same thing as “notable” having a completely different meaning than “no table”.
Cmon Steve , you know better , there were no Nova convertibles after 1963 , plus the '66 Super Sport cars are Chevy IIs only and not Novas . Try to find a Nova emblem on a 1966 , 118 car , you wont , I've owned four of them and looked everywhere , there are no Nova emblems to be found .
While you are correct that there were no “Nova” emblems on 1966 SS cars, you are incorrect that they weren’t Novas. The SS package was only available on the Nova package, not the standard 100-series Chevy II.
First 3 of VIN:
111 = Chevy II 100, L4
113 = Chevy II 100, L6
114 = Chevy II 100, V8
115 = Chevy II 400, Nova, L6
116 = Chevy II 400, Nova, V8
117 = Chevy II Nova SS, L6
118 = Chevy II Nova SS, V8
@NovaResource look closely at the '63 -'65 cars they had the Nova SS badges , and were referred to as such , the '66s were referred to as being Chevy II SS cars , a friend of mine bought a Lemonwood Yellow '66 SS L-79 brand new , I know what I speak of . For '67 they not only put the Nova badges back on the cars , they went back to calling them Nova SSs again . Between my friend and I , we have owned 35 Deuces over the years with at least ten of them being '66s .
Curious do Latinos still disregard Novas? Might conflict with their culture IDK Good platform or not I guess🙂
don't like it.