Name: Christopher Ryan Colbert
Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova, “Project Supra Nova”
Built By: Christopher Colbert (owner), Jabz Kustoms (paint/body, interior, chassiswork), and Victory Motorsports (engine)
Engine Details: Fully built Toyota 2JZ featuring a Mazworx Stage 1 block paired with a Toyota GTE VVTi cylinder head. The engine is assembled with the complete Brian Crower valvetrain and rotating assembly package, including CP 9:1 forged pistons, BC HD H-beam rods, BC Stage 2 264 camshafts, HD valvesprings, steel retainers, stainless valves, upgraded guides and seals, Toyota shimless buckets, ACL race bearings, and ARP main and head studs. Induction is handled by a GReddy ProSurge 2JZ intake manifold with a Bosch 82mm drive-by-wire throttle body. Forced induction is currently mounted to an Artec turbo manifold and will be transitioned to a PHR V1 turbo manifold, controlled by dual Turbosmart GenV HyperGate 45mm wastegates. Boost is supplied by an HPT F2 6466 turbocharger, with charge air cooled by a custom Garrett-core intercooler.
Transmission: Tick Performance Road Race T56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission with Grannas Racing bellhousing, McLeod RXT twin-disc clutch, and Tilton hydraulic throwout bearing.
Chassis and Suspension Details: Schwartz Performance G-Machine chassis with Ridetech TQ Series triple-adjustable coilovers, Baer Pro-Plus 13-inch front and S4+ 13-inch rear brakes, Moser full-floating 9-inch rear housing, Currie Ford 9-inch Nodular Iron Case with 31-spline axles, Eaton Detroit Truetrac differential (4.10 ratio), and custom half cage.
Wheels & Tires: Work CR3P wheels; 18×9 +14 with Yokohama Advan A052 (265/35R18), front; 18×11 +3 with Yokohama Advan A052 (315/30R18), rear
Interior Details: AIM MXS Strada 5-inch digital dash, gaugeART CAN gauges, Holley DBW pedal, Vintage Air Gen 5 SureFit system, TMI Sport interior and headliner in black vinyl, Recaro Speed M seats with TRS x GReddy harnesses, GReddy sport steering wheel, and Ringbrothers billet interior hardware.
Body and Paint Details: Finished in Nissan Bayside Blue with an Anvil Auto carbon-fiber hood and chin spoiler, TrackSpec hood louvers, custom show panel, Ringbrothers billet hood hinges and mirrors, Eddie Motorsports door handles, Holley RetroBright LED headlights, American Autowire wiring, DSE wiper conversion, battery relocation, and mini-tubbed rear
Miles Driven in a Year: Approximately 1,000-2,000
Favorite Shows to Attend: PRI Show, NOPI, WekFest, FuelFest, Southrnfresh, Import Alliance
Awards: Featured and recognized at PRI Show 2025, including being noted as one of the cleanest builds at the show. Additional coverage across major automotive media and partner platforms.
Background on the Car: “Project Supra Nova” is a rolling love letter to the two automotive cultures that raised me. Growing up, my dad and uncles were Chevy guys, and classic American muscle formed the foundation of my earliest connection to cars.
When it came time for my first car, the automotive landscape was shifting. The JDM and import scene was taking over in the United States, introducing a new way of thinking about performance. I fell just as hard for that culture, drawn to the precision, engineering, and unmistakable style of JDM cars.
Project Supra Nova lives at the intersection of those two worlds. Every decision throughout the build was intentional, blending old and new, domestic and import, past and present into a single, cohesive vision.
More than a show car, this build represents everyone who ever taught me to love cars. It’s driven, shared, and built with respect—for where I came from and everything that inspired me along the way.
