![]() Assembled by hand with ARP fasteners throughout, the mill is good for roughly 660hp and will gladly wind all the way to its 7,250 rpm limit whenever prompted. At the top, a stock LS7 intake manifold rides between a pair of Mast Motorsports CNC LS7 casting aluminum cylinder heads. The foundation for this monster is a fully machined aluminum block which utilizes a custom ground camshaft alongside a forged Callies rotating assembly with Mahle pistons. If you're familiar with the company, you already know they turn out some of the best LSX powerplants on the market today. This one was put together by Mast Motorsports out of Nacogdoches, Texas. With that in mind, it's hard to think of a better platform than GM's LS7. Pro-touring is about usable power – not just big numbers on a show board. Like the front bumper, the rear bumper has also been smoothed and tucked, capping the car's simple but infinitely appealing look. The rear view is framed by LED taillights in pristine bezels while an equally clean trunk panel carries right-justified Chevy II script. Aside from those two items, the crisp body lines are left uninterrupted. At the sides, discrete cross-flag emblems adorn the fenders while chrome handles top the doors. There's no callouts or cowl hood here, just smooth lines that lead towards a green house filled with factory fresh glass and immaculate stainless trim. Below, the form fitting chrome bumper has been smoothed and tucked while a subtle custom chin spoiler mounts beneath. The front end sports a polished full-width grille that incorporates a pair of halogen headlights. The good news is that what did make it onto the car is show quality to the nth degree. To stay in line with the minimalist look, there isn't a lot of trim to speak of. Behind the laser straight quarters, the car has also been mini-tubbed to accept a 10-inch wide wheel. The team shaved the side molding, smoothed the door jambs, shaved and molded the cowl vent panel, and paid extra attention to the body line gaps, ensuring perfect fitment all around. Another huge factor is the body work below that top coat. There were no less than three blues available on the '67 Nova but this one doesn't compare to any of them – it's more vibrant and lustrous than factory colors could dream of being in the era. The first thing that jumps out is the color – BASF Diamont Jet Stream Blue. ![]() Dutch Boys Hot Rods in Vicksburg Michigan took care of the paint and body and certainly did a great job transforming this Nova into a show stopper. So where do you begin with a Nova like this? Probably on the outside where rust-free California sheet metal served as the foundation. Best of all, this wicked pro-tourer will cross the block at the upcoming "RKM Collector Car Auction": in Charlotte, NC where your high bid can bring it home! The car was a contender for Goodguys 2013 Muscle Machine of Year and is an upcoming Popular Hot Rodding Cover car with multiple features in its past. Sporting a 660hp LS7, a Tremec five-speed, an industrial strength suspension, and a six-point roll cage, the car keeps its spec sheet first-rate while offering a timeless look and a genuinely livable interior with air conditioning and a killer stereo. It did the show car thing and has the magazine features to prove it but, in its current configuration, this car is about substance. It's why we never get tired of builds like 1967 Chevrolet Nova. Sure, they all look good with wide wheels and giant brakes, but how many could successfully conquer an autocross course? The number is probably smaller than you think. ![]() ![]() These days the pro-touring scene can feel a bit like the pro-street scene – a bunch of show cars built solely for aesthetics. Frame Off Built Nova Pro Touring LS7 660 HP 6 Speed ![]()
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