1966 Chevy II Nova sport coupe with a 327, Tremec six-speed and Ford 9-inch, no reserve at $12,750

Why we picked it

Why we picked it: the hard drivetrain work is done here. This 1966 Chevy II 400 Nova sport coupe has a 327 small-block, a Tremec Magnum six-speed manual and a Ford 9-inch with a 3.89 limited-slip. It was prepared for the 2024 Detroit Autorama, has a clean Michigan title and is offered with no reserve.

The bid is $12,750 with 11 days left. Comparable small-block Chevy IIs have brought $32,000 to $42,000 this year, so there is room even after bids climb. The seller notes rust bubbling through on the lower driver-side quarter, so budget for metal work.

The value check

The current bid is $26,750. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $12,000–$42,000, so the middle of the market is about $27,000. That put this car 1% under. Bids usually climb in the final hours, so the discount will likely shrink.

Small-block Chevy II sport coupes ran from a $12,000 high bid (rougher 400-swapped 1965, Sep 2025) to a $42,000 sale (327/4-speed with Heidts IFS, Jul 2026), with a 350 Nova SS bid to $32,000 in Oct 2026. The $12,750 no-reserve bid is about 53% under the midpoint.

Where the numbers come from:

• 1966 Chevy II Nova SS 327 4-speed, Hagerty Jul 2026, sold $42,000
• 1965 Nova sport coupe 400 swap, Hagerty Sep 2025, high bid $12,000
• 1966 Chevy II Nova SS 350 auto, Hagerty Oct 2026, bid to $32,000

What to check

• Seller notes rust coming through the paint on the lower driver-side quarter panel; check the other quarter, trunk floor, floor pans and front subframe mounts
• Originally a six-cylinder car, so the swap quality matters: inspect motor mounts, crossmember, driveshaft and clutch linkage
• Mileage is TMU (true mileage unknown)
• Mickey Thompson tires are dated 2016 and 2017 and need replacing
• Chrome and badges show pitting

Making it drive like new

The drivetrain is already modern, so spend on the chassis: a bolt-in front clip or Heidts-style IFS, subframe connectors, rack-and-pinion steering, and four-wheel discs to match the six-speed and 9-inch.

8 builders make a complete chassis for the 1962–67 Chevy II / Nova. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.