The Chevy Nova was significantly restyled for 1966 with new lower-body sheet metal as well as the addition of a more streamlined faster looking roofline on the hardtops. The '66 Nova joined the true muscle car ranks with the addition of the one year L79 option, a 327 V8 with 350 hp that launched the light and mighty Nova SS to a 15.10 second quarter mile. Packed with a base V-8 the '66 Nova SS's started with an attractive base price of just $2535.00. The new sportier look and proven performance was credited for the increase in sales as total output reached 165,300 produced.

Our Specifications

Sam Dercole 1991-2001 New Hope MN  /  Jim Davis 2002-present Shakopee MN
555 cid Dart Chevy Big Block, Dart Pro 345 Heads, Comp Cam
830@7000 rpm
Chevy 2 speed Powerglide with transbrake 5500 stall converter
4:30 Pro Gears / 9" Ford with Summers axles, Daytona support
Mild Steel square tube frame / full cage with funny car cage, coilover with ladder bar rear suspension / strut front suspension.
1966 Chevy Nova - glass front end, bumpers, trunk lid
1994 Chevy S-10 med metallic raspberry / 1990 Chevy black cherry. Painted by Todd Kamish, Northfield Minnesota
Sam Dercole, New Hope Minnesota / Cliff Anderson Design, Bloomington Minnesota
Sam Dercole, Jim Davis
9:07 @ 143 mph
Danielle Davis, Shakopee Minnesota