1962 Chevrolet Nova Convertible
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*Please note an engine idle and walkaround video has been added to the video gallery.
*Please note a dash POV & EFI computer demo video has been added to the video gallery.
*Please note a driving video with multiple viewing angles has been added to the video gallery.
*Please note an interior & soft top POV and exterior walkaround video have been added to the video gallery.
*Please note an engine idle video rear POV has been added to the video gallery.
Video Gallery

1962 Chevrolet Nova Convertible Cold Start

1962 Chevrolet Nova Convertible Rear Driving POV

1962 Chevrolet Nova Convertible Engine Idle & Walkaround

1962 Chevrolet Nova Convertible Dash POV & EFI Computer Demo

1962 Chevrolet Nova Convertible Multi-POV Driving

1962 Chevrolet Nova Convertible Interior & Soft Top POV

1962 Chevrolet Nova Convertible Exterior Walkaround

1962 Chevrolet Nova Convertible Engine Idle Rear POV
Description
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.” Chevy’s highly ambitious and very technically advanced (for the time) rear engine, air-cooled Corvair was a flop in the showroom, and they needed to move quickly to compete with Ford’s wildly popular Falcon. The 1962 Chevy II, and fancier Nova, was exactly what Chevrolet needed: Compact, inexpensive, practical, yet with plenty of style.
This 1962 Nova convertible is proof that practical doesn’t need to be boring. The consignor purchased the Nova in 1997, then slowly restored it to like-new condition, going so far as to reupholster the seats with the difficult to find original interior vinyl pattern and color. Under the hood a Chevy 350 small block bored to 400 cu-in replaces the original six-cylinder, but with period-looking features. Power disc brakes and a sway bar were added up front, and QA1 adjustable shocks all around. This Nova convertible looks like it did in 1962: practical, yet with plenty of style — and power.
Highlights
Restored first year Nova convertible
Featured in music video with Christian Castro and Jose Jose
Chevy 400 cu-in small-block V8 with Holley Sniper Fuel Injection
Edelbrock Performance Intake and Sanderson Headers
TH350 automatic transmission
Correct Roman Red (923) paint and Red and Ivory vinyl interior (786)
Firestone F175/65R14 tires on American Racing aluminum wheels
The chassis number (20467W108183) decodes as:
2 – 1962 model year
04 – Series 300 six-cylinder
67 – Nova two-door convertible
W – Willow Run, Michigan, assembly plant
108183 – Sequential assembly number
The Body Tag decodes as:
12B – Second week of December 1961
Style 62-0467 – 1962 Chevy II Nova six-cylinder two-door convertible
Body WR-1501 – Willow Run, Michigan, body sequence
Trim – 786 Red and Ivory vinyl buckets
Paint – 923-5 Roman Red
Acc – EKL-1 Tinted Glass (all); Tinted Windshield; Convertible Top-White
This 1962 Chevrolet Nova is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 10,500 miles at the time of listing, and actual mileage is thought to be around 120,000; however, the true mileage is unknown
Features
Hidden Bluetooth stereo and custom sub-woofer hidden in trunk
Bluetooth stereo includes hidden microphone under dash
Dual FlowMaster Touring exhaust with hidden tips
Aluminum radiator
Electric fuel pump
Reconditioned original fuel tank
Power disc brakes front, drum brakes rear
Recently replaced convertible top and clips
Chrome front and rear bumpers
Chrome exterior trim
Chrome emblems with painted accents
Vent windows
Manual roll-up windows
Body-color dashboard
Two-spoke steering wheel
Locking glove box
Known Imperfections
One small paint chip on rear fender
Minor blemish in driver front fender
Small nick in steering wheel
Included
Restoration documents and photos
Ownership History
The consignor has owned this 1962 Chevrolet Nova Convertible since 1997 and is believed to be the third owner. It currently shows just over 10,500; however, the true mileage is unknown. This Nova is featured in a popular music video with Christian Castro and Jose Jose.