Chevrolet Nova
Original Owner! 1977 Chevrolet Nova
Years ago there was a TV show that purported to be a “show about nothing”. Yes, it was a tongue-in-cheek comment but on the surface, today’s find of a 1977 Chevrolet Nova, may seem a bit like a “car… more»
Cheap V8 Driver: 1978 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevrolet Nova got a more modern look when the fourth-generation cars were introduced in 1975, arguably not quite as cool as their predecessors but perhaps a bit more sophisticated when it comes to styling. At first glance, there… more»
4-Speed Project: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396
From 1968 to 1970, Chevrolet installed more than 13,600 of the 396 cubic inch V8s into the compact Nova. Offering between 350 and 375 horsepower, these were formidable muscle cars given they were much lighter (in curb weight) than… more»
565 cid Big Block! 1970 Chevrolet Nova
No high-schooler in the ’70s or ’80s ran body colored steel wheels with factory low-budget “dog dish” hubcaps like this 1970 Chevrolet Nova. That was like advertising you borrowed your Mom’s car for a night of striking out. Today,… more»
BF Auction: 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova
We see some wonderful classics at Barn Finds, but a few stand apart from the rest. These are the types of cars that require you to scrutinize every photo to fully appreciate the depth of the “wow” factor they… more»
350-Powered 1973 Chevrolet Nova Hatchback Project
The third-generation Chevrolet Nova received an exterior update for the 1973 model, with a hatchback option becoming available for the first time as can be found on the rear section of this one. Details are sparse from the seller… more»
Hatchback Hutch: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The Nova, Chevrolet’s venerable compact, became popular in 1973. It got a styling refresh in ’73 and ’74 that added a hatchback to the mix. As a result, the car enjoyed its second-best sales year to date. A new… more»
Priced to Sell: 1968 Chevrolet Nova Project
I admire enthusiasts like the current owner of this 1968 Chevrolet Nova. They admit that they have too many projects on the go. Rather than letting this 1960s classic deteriorate, they feel it deserves a new home with someone… more»
350 V8 4-Door: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Project
Finally, a third-generation Chevy Nova that likely isn’t going to be made into an SS 396 clone. It has too many doors for that, but it does have a 350 cubic inch V8 engine, which would make it a… more»
Future SS Clone? 1970 Chevrolet Nova 350 V8
In its ninth year in 1970, the Chevy Nova compact was still one of the company’s best-selling cars. More than 300,000 copies were dispatched through dealer showrooms that year, it’s the third biggest year up to that time. The… more»
Out of the Basement: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The compact Chevy II/Nova was a sales winner for Chevrolet from 1962 to 1979. The most popular iteration may have been the generation built from 1968 to 1972 and the latter year was the second best-selling version of the… more»
No Frills Transportation: 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II
The Chevy II/Nova was Chevrolet’s more conventional compact car of the 1960s (compared to the Corvair). After a successful launch in 1962, the cars were redesigned in 1966 and took on more of a square-ish look. They weren’t quite… more»
Daily Driver? 1975 Chevrolet Nova
The popular Chevy Nova compact was redesigned for the final time in 1975. That would be the beginning of the end of the rear-wheel-drive automobile that would be replaced in 1980 by the front-wheel-drive Citation (which would prove to… more»
1972 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 4-Speed
The Super Sport was the performance side of the Chevy Nova in 1972. An L48 350 cubic inch V8 was the only powerplant offered and 12,309 copies were delivered. We don’t know the split between manual and automatic transmissions,… more»
Stored 35 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Custom
Chevrolet introduced its second entry into the compact market in 1972, the Chevy II. It was conventional compared to the earlier Corvair (the Chevy II had a water-cooled engine up front). The top trim level was called Nova, and… more»
Numbers Matching: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
For many, the 1970 model year was the last time you could buy a true muscle car. From 1971 forward, engine emissions output began to tighten, and the insurance companies had become wise to the speed that some of… more»
