Chevrolet Nova
Movie Taxi Prop: 1975 Chevrolet Nova
One of the best-selling cars built by Chevrolet in the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevy II/Nova. The car got a major redesign in 1968, and – from then through 1972 – it would be a best-seller. Things got… more»
Faded Glory Project: 1979 Chevrolet Nova
The Nova (originally Chevy II) was a mainstay in the Chevrolet line-up for 18 model years (1962 through 1979). It was a conventional rear-wheel drive small car (liquid-cooled front-mounted engine) versus the Corvair that preceded it by two years… more»
50k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Nova
1975 began a new generation for the Chevrolet Nova, appearing a bit more modernized on the outside than its predecessor. The coupe featured a fresh side look with an extended window behind the door, along with a restyled front… more»
Cheap Wheels: 1976 Chevrolet Nova Concours
The Chevy II/Nova was a long-running compact in the Chevrolet line-up (1962 through 1979). It was a “conventional” rear-wheel-drive vehicle with a water-cooled engine in the front (unlike the Chevy Corvair). The car was redesigned for the final time… more»
Done In And Out and Under: 1978 Chevrolet Nova Coupe
In the wake of trouble wreaked upon Chevrolet by the Corvair, the company was eager to bring forth a back-to-basics compact car. Chevrolet’s Chevy II was introduced in 1962. The boxy little sedan offered just two engines – a… more»
1 of 667: 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78
With the redesign of 1968, Chevrolet transformed the Nova Super Sport into a performance machine. Most Nova SS models were ordered with a 300 hp 350 cubic V8, with a smaller number equipped with one of two versions of… more»
44k-Mile Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet had an instant hit on their hands when they introduced the Chevy II compact in 1962. Over time, the cars would be identified as Novas, which had previously been an upscale series. The last generation of the Nova… more»
Refurbished Daily Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Nova
The popular Chevy Nova got its final redesign in 1975 which would carry the car through the balance of the decade. It would be replaced in 1980 by the front-wheel-drive Citation which was not an improvement (in some people’s… more»
Rare Find: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 4-Speed
With the introduction of the third-generation Nova, Chevrolet switched the SS package from what was essentially a trim option to a performance package. With the change came higher-performance engine options. While most cars received the tried-and-true SBC 350, a… more»
BF Auction: 1964 Chevrolet Nova SS 283/4-Speed
In 1964, the Chevy Nova SS officially became a muscle car. In ’62 and ’63, the only engines offered in the Nova were inline-6s. That all changed when the 283 V8 became an option in ’64. The example seen… more»
LS Swap? 1975 Chevrolet Nova
We see plenty of classics from The Malaise Era at Barn Finds where readers suggest performing an LS transplant. The logic is sound because it would undoubtedly improve vehicle performance when that quality was severely lacking in anything rolling… more»
1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 With 450 Horsepower!
The 1968-72 Chevy Nova’s are some of the most-often cloned muscle cars. That’s because they’re relatively plentiful, lighter, and nimbler than, say, a Chevelle SS. This beautiful example is one of them, but it’s made extra special by having… more»
Running Six-Banger Project: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet sold more than a quarter-million Nova’s in 1969, the car’s best year since 1963. Nearly two-thirds of them had a six-cylinder engine, so buyers were still interested in fuel economy over luxury or muscle. This ’69 Nova is… more»
454 Big Block V8! 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet sold nearly 350,000 Nova’s in 1972 and none of them came with a 454 cubic inch V8. The largest Nova engine in ’72 was the 350, with or without Super Sport trim. This gold Nova with a black… more»
Rare Skyroof Option: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The compact Chevy Nova had one of its best years in 1972, selling nearly 350,000 copies. But less than 2% or 1 in 50 came with the new “Skyroof” option, which came with a factory, foldback sunroof (in today’s… more»
First Year Droptop: 1962 Chevy II Convertible
It’s funny how the Chevy II was considered a small car when it first came on the market in 1962, and while it by no means looks gargantuan, compared to many modern sedans branded as mid-size or even somewhat… more»