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1966 Chevrolet Nova 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat

The six-cylinder Nova wagon brought the line's nicer trim and appointments to a practical family hauler.
115356W118337
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chevrolet Nova

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 1535 Nova
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code W Willow Run, MI
Serial Number 118337 Unit #118337

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1966
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantWillow Run, MI
Plant CodeW
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Horsepower120@4400
Rated HP30.46
Torque177@2400
Displacement194.37

Dimensions

Production54300
Weight2885
Wheelbase110
Length183
Width71.3
Height55.1
Rear Tread56.3
Front Tread56.8

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio2.95

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLeaf spring
Tire Size6.5 x 13

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity16
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Cooling11 Quarts, Water pump
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentRadio, Power antenna, Power brakes, Power steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, 230 cu. in. Inline 6 engine, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Artesian Turquoise, Aztec Bronze, Cameo Beige, Chateau Slate, Danube Blue, Ermine White, Lemonwood Yellow, Madeira Maroon, Marina Blue, Mist Blue, Regal Red, Sandlewood Tan, Tropic Turquoise, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, Willow Green

Pricing

MSRP$2518.00

Other

B&s 3 9/16 & 3 1/4

Body

Doors4

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.