Chevrolet Nova

Dec 15, 2023  •  For Sale  •  20 Comments

Recent Restomod: 1969 Chevrolet Nova

From all indications, this 1969 Chevy Nova was a somewhat basic car when new. The VIN indicates it had an inline-6 engine (250 cubic inches?) and a 2-speed Powerglide. The original owner may have kept it this way until… more»

Nov 21, 2023  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

Clean Canvas: 1970 Chevrolet Nova Project

This 1970 Chevy Nova is portrayed as a former big-block car, which suggests it was once an SS 396, but the engine and transmission are long gone. And the front clip has been replaced by one from a 1969… more»

Oct 26, 2023  •  For Sale  •  73 Comments

Rare 4-Cylinder 1970 Chevrolet Postal Nova

Having owned a ’70s Nova as a daily driver in the past and being a fan of these cars even before then, I thought my mental Rolodex was chocked full of information about most things Chevy II.  But I’m… more»

Oct 22, 2023  •  For Sale  •  10 Comments

Owned For 20 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Nova 350

Choosing a worthy project candidate can be challenging, particularly if the buyer wants a classic free from significant rust issues. This 1972 Chevrolet Nova ticks that box because it is a dry climate survivor. The small-block V8 under the… more»

Oct 16, 2023  •  For Sale  •  22 Comments

Updated Drivetrain: 1969 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy II/Nova was a popular Chevrolet compact sold from 1962 to 1979. Unlike the Corvair which had a long run in the 1960s, the Nova was quite conventional, a rear-wheel-drive vehicle with a front-mounted, water-cooled engine. The most… more»

Aug 10, 2023  •  Auctions  •  19 Comments

BF Auction: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

One of the more difficult and heart-wrenching aspects of dealing with the passing of a loved one is deciding how to part with their most prized possessions. That is the challenge facing the owner of this 1972 Chevrolet Nova…. more»

Jul 3, 2023  •  For Sale  •  30 Comments

Patriot Game: 1974 Chevrolet Nova “Spirit of America”

With July 4th mere hours away, now is the perfect time for this 1974 Chevrolet Nova to appear on our desks at Barn Finds. It is a “Spirit of America” Edition that presents well. It features a few tasteful… more»

Jun 30, 2023  •  For Sale  •  23 Comments

Original 283: 1966 Chevrolet Nova on a Malibu Chassis

Sitting in this garage is a tidy 1966 Chevrolet Nova, a turnkey proposition for a new owner. It features its original V8 under the hood, but a few upgrades include the fact that its body now rests upon a… more»

Jun 18, 2023  •  For Sale  •  26 Comments

Bicentennial Edition? 1976 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates, running from 1962 to 1979 (and again later as a captive import in the 1980s). The last outing as a rear-wheel drive automobile began in 1975 when it was promoted… more»

Jun 10, 2023  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

Rusty Adventure: 1969 Chevrolet Nova V8

From 1962 to 1968, Chevrolet’s leading compact (remember, they also sold the Corvair) was branded the Chevy II. From 1969 forward, it became simply the Nova which had previously been the highest trim level. This ’69 Nova is a… more»

Jun 3, 2023  •  For Sale  •  22 Comments

Same Family for 38 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy II was the company’s second compact car of the 1960s, following in the heels of the somewhat unorthodox (for the times) Corvair. It was redesigned in 1966 to resemble the larger automobiles in the Chevrolet staple. This… more»

May 28, 2023  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

Flatbed Required: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

Hiding in this garage is a 1972 Chevrolet Nova that needs little to return to active service. The winning bidder needs to haul it away on a trailer or flatbed, but returning it to active service should be straightforward,… more»

May 22, 2023  •  For Sale  •  20 Comments

Original Paint: 1971 Chevrolet Nova

Years of experience have taught me to be cautious regarding extreme owner claims about their classic car. Sometimes they don’t add up, but that may not be true with this 1971 Chevrolet Nova. It wears its original paint, although… more»

May 15, 2023  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

New Interior: 1978 Chevrolet Nova V8

By 1978, the rear-wheel-drive Nova was on the way out, soon to be replaced by a rebadged Japanese import from Toyota. The automobile had a great run, dating back to 1962 when it became the second compact in the… more»

May 2, 2023  •  For Sale  •  50 Comments

Spirit of America: 1974 Chevrolet Nova

In the early-to-mid-1970s everyone was gearing up to celebrate the U. S. Bicentennial coming in 1976. This included Chevrolet, who cooked up the Nova Spirit of America special edition in 1974. Production numbers were neither large nor small at… more»

Apr 21, 2023  •  For Sale  •  34 Comments

L78 375 HP: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396

The L78 396 V8 engine was only available in the Chevrolet Nova for three years: 1968, 1969, and 1970. After that, the most you could get from the factory was a 350 V8 as the muscle car segment of… more»

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