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1965 Chevy II Nova Surf Wagon RestoMod Build

1965 Chevy II Nova Surf Wagon RestoMod Build

When you think of first cars for a teen, it’s likely that you don’t instantly think of an LS Swapped ’65 Chevrolet Nova station wagon.

1965 Chevy II Nova Surf Wagon RestoMod Build Rear
1965 Chevy II Nova Surf Wagon RestoMod Build Rear
1965 Chevy II Nova Surf Wagon RestoMod LS3 Engine
1965 Chevy II Nova Surf Wagon RestoMod LS3 Engine

This RestoMod Nova was purpose-built for 16-year old Bridget Kavanaven as her first car by Detroit Speed (DSE) and Jet Hot Coatings with a 430hp E-Rod LS3 Engine under the hood backed by a Bowler 4L65E transmission and a pair of coated Jet Hot headers to expel the spent gasses.

1965 Chevy II Nova Surf Wagon RestoMod Dash and Interior
1965 Chevy II Nova Surf Wagon RestoMod Dash and Interior

This Nova still rocks its original sheet metal, paint, and trim. Underneath, it sits atop a full DSE suspension package and 18-inch wheels, which are designed to mimic the original 14-inch steelies the car came with and stops with Baer brakes.

Lucky kid…