Today’s Cool Car Find is this Big-Block 565ci Dart-Powered ’64 Nova

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This drag car is a proven 9-second machine with the hardware to back it up. Built for consistency, certified for speed, and ready to race.

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Power comes from a 565ci Dart block topped with Brodix BB2XTRA heads, Callies Magnum crank, T&D shaft rockers, and a belt drive system. Fuel is handled by a Next Gen 1250 CFM Dominator carb, while spark comes from an MSD 7AL-2 Plus ignition with crank trigger.

Transmission is a Mike’s-built TH400 with trans brake, feeding a braced Ford 9” rear with Strange axles and 4.11 pro gears. Chassis is ladder bar-equipped and carries a current NHRA 8.5 cert.

The body features a tilt removable front end, and the hood, doors, and trunk lid are all fiberglass for weight savings. Clean title and no surprises.

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  Best ET: 8.92 @ 150 MPH

  
  


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  Runs consistent 9.05

  
  


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  NHRA 8.5 cert current

  
  


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  Clean title

  
  

This is a serious build for a serious racer.

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The thrill of the hunt is alive and well, and our Best of 2025 Cool Car Finds roundup highlights the rare, weird, underrated, and downright unexpected vehicles that surfaced throughout the year. From forgotten projects and survivor cars to wild marketplace discoveries, these finds stopped us mid-scroll and sparked serious bench racing. Each one tells a story, proving that the best cars aren’t always the most expensive—they’re the ones that make you look twice.