In 1962 and 1963 the Nova option for the Chevy II was available in a convertible body style and a two-door hardtop. The hardtop was available from 1962 to 1965, although the hardtop was dropped when the 1964 models were first introduced, but subsequently brought back to the line later in the model year. Like all Chevy two-door hardtops, the body style was marketed as the Sport Coupe. For 1963, the Chevy II Nova Super Sport was released, under RPO Z03. It featured special emblems, instrument package, wheel covers, side moldings, bucket seats, and floor shifter, and was available only on the 400 series sport coupe and convertible. Cost of the package was US$161.40. As mentioned above, the Nova option could not officially have V8 engines at this time-the standard SS engine was the six-cylinder-but small-block V8 engine swaps were commonplace among enthusiasts. This '63 Nova has been driven only 234 miles since the restoration and looks great. The car has a solid body throughout and has been painted in a dark metallic blue paint which looks great. The paint shows very well with on major blemishes to speak of. Both front and rear bumpers look great and have been rechromed. The stainless trim is equally as nice. Inside, the seats have been recovered in a black vinyl that still looks new. The carpet looks good with no major staining or fading. Door panels, kick panels and headliner all look very good with no notable wear. The dash has had aftermarket gauges installed from Auto Meter that work with no problems. These include a tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge in front of the driver and a secondary cluster that includes oil pressure, temperature and volts. The engine is a 350 Cu In GM crate motor. The small block has been beefed up with a host of high performance parts under the hood that include dual Edelbrock 4bbls, high flow fuel pump, MSD coil, K&N air filter and custom headers. Connected to the four speed manual transmission, the car is a blast to drive and a rocket down the road. The underside shows no undercoating and is extremely solid. This was a solid car before the restoration began and still shows today. The miles show 234 which is said to be after the restoration. VIN number is 304370117826 and is being sold on a clean Missouri title.