1969 Chevrolet Nova

Sinister: Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen. Case in point is this "Sinister Nova", a 1969 Chevrolet Nova known built by Empire Fabrication that debuted in the Toyo Treadpass display, at the 2025 SEMA Show. It's powered by a 1200HP Whipple-supercharged Nelson Racing Engines 427ci LS mated to a 4L80 4-speed automatic transmission and rides on Detroit Speed suspension, Baer brakes, 225/40ZR18 & 335/30ZR18 Toyo Proxes R888R tires, and 18x9.5/18x11 Forgeline forged three piece GA3R wheels finished with Matte Bronze centers, Gloss Black outers, and the optional bolt-on Competition Center Caps.



Photos by Peter Kappen.