- Ultra custom build by Derick Samson of Samson Design in Marshall, Missouri
- Meguiar's Magnificent Masterpiece award, Goodguys Builders Choice, Best Custom at Detroit Autorama and Chicago World of Wheels
- Fitted with an insane sound system by industry leader Matt Schaeffer
- Fuel-injected LS2 6.0-liter engine with 6L80E six-speed automatic transmission
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1969 Chevrolet Nova Restomod
Introduced in 1962 as the top-of-the-line Chevy II, the Nova was built to take on the likes of the Ford Falcon. As the years went on, changes were made to the Nova, and by 1969 the Nova had displaced the Chevy II nameplate and become its own vehicle. Offered in a variety of engine and transmission configurations, the Nova became something feared on the back roads and downtown streets of America. While the Nova was universally loved, especially among muscle car and hot rodders alike, it was lacking a few things, which were modern day amenities. Bridging the gap and offering the best of both worlds, is this ultra custom 1969 Chevrolet Nova Restomod that has captured awards around the country. The build was carried out by Derick Samson and his team of Samson Design in Marshall, Missouri. It features smoothed body panels, hand-made polished floor pans, and a flush-mounted belly pan that fits into the bumper and body. Coated in a memorizing color, Dupont Chromebase and Mercedes-Benz Steppenbraun (brown), the exterior sparkles under the sunlight and plays well with the one-off wheels, truly capturing onlookers' attention.
At the heart of this build, is a fuel-injected 6.0-liter aluminum LS2 V-8 engine that has been reprogrammed by Street and Performance. Dressed to impress, a handmade engine cover and custom fabricated air intake lie under the hood, making people stop and stare while also ensuring that maximum horsepower and style are reached. Backing the engine is a 6L80E automatic transmission which pairs with Heidts Pro G suspension, guaranteeing a smooth ride. Stopping power is appointed by Wilwood brakes that match the color theme of the build.
The cabin entails custom fabricated brown leather that is smooth to the touch and comfortable to sit in. A 1956 Bel Air steering wheel on a tilt column and custom gauge pods, with a complement of white-face gauges, center the stitched brown leather interior, and is a focal point of the cabin, along with the unique back seats. Placed in the middle console is a large Sony touch screen that controls most of the interior features. Vintage Air air-conditioning is installed, ensuring passengers have a comfortable ride. Taking the build to a whole new level, this Nova has an expertly tuned and finely crafted audio system that finds the perfect balance of bass and treble, by industry leader Matt Schaeffer. Used as a demo car at various high-end shows around the country, the cabin is equipped with handmade French Focal Utopia speakers, four Mosconi Pro amplifiers, SP2000 Audio single digital player and Helix Ultra DSP which is the "brains" of that audio system and grants its occupants' ears and senses an unforgettable experience.
No stranger when it comes to wowing the crowd and winning awards, this custom Nova was the 2014 SEMA feature car at the Axalta booth, awarded Best Custom at the Detroit Autorama, as well as Best Custom at the Kansas City, Chicago, and Omaha World of Wheels. It was the Builder's Choice Award at Goodguys in Columbus, Ohio, and the recipient of the coveted Meguiar's Magnificent Masterpiece award at the Goodguys competition in Pleasanton, California. With accolades like this, it is safe to say this example is well-known and has been admired throughout the United States. Equipped with one of the top sound systems in the country and crafted to stop people in their tracks, this '69 Nova Restomod eager to make it back on the show circuit and amaze people around the country once again.
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