1965 Chevy Ii Nova 2 Door Sedan.12,000 Orig Miles, 99% Orig.rust Free, Runs Good on 2040-cars

12,625 original miles and almost all original (not restored, original). Here is the condition described as best as I can:

A rust free, unrestored, completely stock, nice driving vehicle. It is literally, as-purchased in 1965 with the 194 ci. 6 cylinder engine, powerglide automatic, heater, radio delete and seat belts. Engine and transmission run superbly and all systems, except for the heater, work properly including the dome light, all gauges, indicator lights, turn signals, headlights, taillights, parking lights, etc. The heater fan and controls work fine but the heater core leaked and the core was bypassed and never replaced.

It has all 5 original 13”- 5 bolt rims, tires, and dog dish hubcaps. I just put new tires are on it, and I have the originals. 4 of the 5 originals held air but have cracks and are too old to use. Hubcaps have some cracks and dents, but are restorable.

I am not a Nova expert, but believe all body, interior, engine, trans, radiator, suspension, brakes, shocks, engine compartment, exhaust system, bushings, bearings, etc are original except for oil filter, oil, cap, rotor, ignition wires, water pump, carb, battery hold down and battery.

I did a tune-up, oil change, and water pump when I got it; the battery hold down was missing; the carb just recently started leaking and I installed a new one in the last few days. I have the original carb.

All interior is original. Front and rear seats are excellent with some slight age related discoloring, Rear seat doesn’t look like it was ever sat in. Original rubber floor mats still have original sound deadening. Mat is torn on the passenger side from being pulled up with the heater core issue. Passenger door armrest plastic mount was broken by me. I have the replacement with the original pad. Brake and gas pedal pads are original with almost no wear. Headliner is undamaged and looks great.

Door and trunk weather stripping is complete and original, but is cracking from age. dorrs and trunk close tight.

The body/frame/suspension are rust free other than surface coloration from bare spots, scratches and two exceptions. 1)The heater core leaked and no one paid attention, so there is an easily fixed pin hole in the passenger side floorboard; 2)The bottom of the battery tray has some corrosion.

The paint is original and has the usual age related patina with all sorts of minor chips, dings and scratches. The body seems unhit and straight except for a fixable dent in the driver door and a scrape/dent on the driver’s side lower panel. (See photos). The front bumper has a slight tweak at the bumper bracket. Bumpers are bright and shiny with very light pitting. All of the other trim is as good if not better.

The car was last registered in 1983 and stored in a garage/barn in North Carolina (barn find?) until I purchased it from the nephew of the original buyer. (See photo) It was protected, and out of weather, but used as a shelf and people walked next to it and opened doors into it.

It was bought new in 1965 by an older school teacher who used it very little through 1979 when she retired and used it even less. She passed away in 1983 and left the car to her 13 year old nephew when it was put away for him. He titled it in 1988 in his name but had no interest in it and left it stored until I purchased it from him. It was shipped to me in good running condition and on the original tires. It has 12,625 miles on the odometer at this writing and is currently registered with a good  California pink slip/title. I have pictures of when I purchased the car.

I have the original protect-o-plate and maintenance book, and what I believe is the original 2 sets of keys, a copy of the title from when it was transferred to him in 1988, as well as 2 North Carolina state inspection records from 1982 with 10,682 miles, and 1983 with 10,711 miles.

Every effort has been made to describe this vehicle as accurately as possible. Please contact me for any more information or photos. There are no warranties expressed or implied and I encourage you to inspect it yourself or have it inspected by a knowledgeable car person. Everything except the undercarriage has been cleaned, but not detailed. It is the real McCoy.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required within 48 hours. Balance of payment must be cleared within 7 days or contact me to make other arrangements. I will not release vehicle until all funds are cleared by my bank. I can store the vehicle for up to 30 days at no extra charge as long as it is paid for in full within 7 days. Pickup/delivery/shipping is your responsibility. I will help with coordinating it conveniently with you and assist with any type of shipping including personal delivery for a fair price. I am happy to discuss any details with you by e-mail or phone. Interested parties can send me an e-mail with your phone number and best time to call or I will send you my number. 

Available separately! I had thoughts of making this into a mini-muscle clone, so I collected some parts to make it into a 327, 4 speed, sleeper, grandma’s car. I have a nice factory stock clutch and brake pedal assembly, a full factory original SS gauge package, factory stock 283/327 engine mounts, an original bench seat Muncie shifter assembly and factory original crossed flag and 327 fender emblems. They are available for an additional price, either with the car or separately after it’s sold.