World Famous Dobbertin Nova! 14x Magazine Cover Car, Street Machine of the Year

1965 Chevrolet Nova

VIN 118375N120207

When the Dobbertin Nova was unveiled in 1982, t turned the custom car world on its ear, rompting Hot Rod Magazine to name this mean machine its Street Machine of the Year. The Pro-Street scene was in its infancy, nd 30-plus years later, ustom car enthusiasts still remember the car and its impact on hot rodding history. Making its debut at Car Craft Magazine's 1982 Street Machine Nationals, he Dobbertin Nova was named Grand Champion, nd also captured awards for Best Engine, est Car, est Pro-Street Car and Best Engineered. In 1983, he Nova again swept those same categories at both the Car Craft Magazine's Street Machine Nationals as well as the Street Machine Nationals-East. It was also awarded Champion status that year at the International Show Car Association's Northeast Division. This groundbreaking machine has appeared on the cover of 14 magazines and has been featured in over 100 publications around the world. When Hot Rod Magazine celebrated its 65th Anniversary in 2013, hey invited former Hot Rod Magazine feature cars out to Pomona, A, or a Homecoming. The Nova went, nd its presence prompted an inside cover and two-page spread in Hot Rod Magazine's August issue. It is, ithout question, ne of the most significant and important custom cars ever built, nd to this day remains a benchmark for innovation and excellence among hot rod enthusiasts. Rick Dobbertin devoted more than 3,000 hours over the course of three years to create this legendary performance vehicle. The Nova is in exceptional condition. With exception of the front wheels, he car is still 100% original to the day it was built. Sure to be a showpiece in any collection, he Dobbertin Nova is a piece of automotive history that will continue to inspire custom car builders for decades to come.

Vintage and recent calendars featuring the car, 6x20 print, DVD's of the car being featured at various car shows, rm restraints for the seatbelts are included in the sale.

Mechanics 454ci LS7 V8 EngineTwin Roto-Master TurbochargersBDS 6-71 Supercharger8-Port Nitrous Oxide SystemDual Holley 750cfm CarbsTwin RadiatorsB&M Comp Turbo 400 Transmission DANA 60 Sure-Grip Rear End with 4.56:1 GearsManual 4 Wheel Disc Brakes JFZ Rear BrakesChrome Alternator Dual Oil FiltersDual Overflow TanksNice RadiatorTrans CoolerMSD 7AL BoxBillet DistributorStainless Firewall Chrome Hood HingesElectric FansCustom Made Tubular Front Suspension Solid Front Axle with 4 Link Rear Chrome Ladder BarsFront and Rear Panhard BarsChrome Coil Overs Chrome Drive Shaft Loop

BodyBeautiful Metallic Blue Paint with Custom Stripes Beautiful Bumpers, rille and Trim Awesome Fit and FinishSolid Straight Body WorkDoor Lips and Jambs are Clean and SolidNice GlassTwin ParachutesWheelie Bar Custom Finished Trunk Solid Straight Rockers Frame and Floors are Solid Gold Leaf Details on the Frame and Floors Polished Center Line "Auto Drag" wheels165/80/15 Front Tires19" McCreary Rear Tires

Interior Two Custom-Upholstered Racing BucketsCustom Center Console5-Point Safety HarnessesHand-Held Fire Extinguisher17 Auto Meter Gauges2 Auto Meter Pro-LitesFull Roll CageDeist Flame Out Fire Suppression SystemOriginal RadioOriginal Speedometer and ClockCustom Door Panels

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