1963 Chevy Nova II Wagon 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review and Weathering AMT1202 AMT NEW TOOLING

https://www.modelroundup.com/1963-Che...

https://www.autoworldstore.com/produc...

#chevy #scalemodels #scalemodel #ss #chevrolet #kit #new #review #onedaybuild #onedaybuilds #tested #revell #tamiya #tamiyausa #revellusa #modelroundup #hpiguysworkshop #hpiguy #hpiguys #nova #wagon #stationwagon #impala #amt #mpc


• AUTHENTIC KIT: Featuring ALL-NEW tooling, AMT’s “Craftsman Plus” kits are simple enough for beginners but with enough detail to satisfy even the most seasoned model builder!

• FUN-PACKED: Craftsman Plus kits are “curbside” style – fast, fun and easy to build. A simple engine plate replaces a multi-piece motor to speed assembly and finish a beautiful replica in a short amount of time.

• QUICK SPECS: 1/25 scale, 40 easy to assemble parts; approximately 6 inches long once assembled. Molded in off-white with black vinyl tires, chrome-plated bumpers and wheels and more! Paint and glue required. Skill 2 rating, for ages 10+.

• THE PERFECT PRESENT: Spread some retro joy! Maybe you have an avid automotive enthusiast in your life? This model kit makes an ideal gift for any occasion! Buy one for brother or dad!

• TRUST AMT: At AMT we are modelers ourselves and we sweat ALL the details. We strive to make sure every kit is produced with top quality, in every way!

Please note that this is a "Craftsman Series Kit" originally issued in 1963, and, as such, does not have a detailed engine However, the body is newly tooled, crisp and beautiful. The kit does have an opening hood and includes the old Craftsman series insert engine. Please see the pictures in the photo rotation. The kit builds into a beautiful curbside model and with a little effort a detailed engine could certainly be added. The kit satisfies that itch we all have for a station wagon.

Features
New Tooling
Additional Parts
New Decal Artwork
Whitewall Tires
Chrome Bumpers
Engine Plate
Sideview Mirror
Clear Headlights

The Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova is a small automobile manufactured by Chevrolet, and produced in five generations for the 1962 through 1979, and 1985 through 1988 model years. Nova was the top model in the Chevy II lineup through 1968. The Chevy II nameplate was dropped after 1968, with Nova becoming the nameplate for all of the 1969 through 1979 models. Built on the X-body platform, the Nova was replaced by the 1980 Chevrolet Citation introduced in the spring of 1979. The Nova nameplate returned in 1985, produced through 1988 as a S-car based, NUMMI manufactured, subcompact based on the front wheel drive, Japan home-based Toyota Sprinter.

After the rear-engine Chevrolet Corvair was outsold by the conventional Ford Falcon in 1960, Chevrolet completed work on a more conventional compact car that would eventually become the Chevy II. The car was of semi-unibody construction having a bolt on front section joined to its unitized cabin and trunk rear section, available in two-door coupe and four-door sedan configurations as well as convertible and station wagon versions. The 1962 Chevy II came in three series and five body styles—the 100 Series, 300 Series and Nova 400 Series. A 200 series was also introduced, but was discontinued almost immediately.[2] The sportiest-looking of the lot was the $2,475 Nova 400 convertible—23,741 were produced that year.[3]


1960s Chevrolet Nova emblem

1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 400 4-Door Station Wagon
Available engines for the Chevy II in 1962 and 1963 included Chevrolet's inline-four engine of 153 cu in (2.5 l) and a new third generation 194 cu in (3.2 l) Chevrolet straight-6 engine. All Chevy II engines featured overhead valves. A V8 engine was not available in 1962 and 1963. With no documentation proving it, the legend of a dealer installed V8 engine being in a 1962 or 1963 model year Chevy II is a myth. Refer to the GM Heritage Center 1963 Chevrolet Nova information available on the GM Heritage site.[4] In addition, that documentation does not list a V8 engine as a possible dealer installed option.

In 1962 and 1963 the Nova option for the Chevy II was available in a convertible body style, and a two-door 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.[5] 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.[5] Cost of the package was US$161.40, equal to $1,347.87 today.[6] As mentioned above, the Nova option could not officially have V8 engines at this time—the standard SS engine was the six-cylinder (this was also applicable to the Impala (and later the early Chevelle c. 1964–65) when the SS was a sport and appearance package.