The Chevy II/Nova enjoyed a long and healthy run from 1962 to 1979. The compact was still popular at the end of the ‘70s, but it was scheduled to be replaced by the front-wheel-drive Citation in 1980. The engineering was dated, with an inline-6 and RWD. The seller has a nice 1979 edition that was one of 97,000 produced, but that wasn’t for a full 12 months. It has a 250 cubic-inch inline-6 with a TH-350 automatic transmission. Maybe only needing a new home, this Bow-Tie is in Sherwood, Oregon, and is available here on craigslist for $9,000.
Three body styles were offered in 1979: the 4-door sedan (50% of production), and the 2-door sedan (45%), with the hatchback comprising the rest. Chevy’s Nova spawned three other GM cars in the 1970s, the Olds Omega, Pontiac Ventura, and Buick Apollo. Coincidentally, if you take the first letter of the names of all four cars, you end up with “Nova.” Changes to the 1979 Nova were few over the 1978 because Chevy already knew the Citation was the future (little did they know……).
We’re told the mileage on this Chevrolet is only 58,500, so there should be plenty of life left. The body, gold/yellow paint, and black interior seem to be in good shape. It’s not a show car but has the makings of a daily driver if need be. Options were few but typical, including power steering, front disc brakes, and Rally outside mirrors. The vehicle is registered and tagged in Oregon, and those plates can be permanent if you wish (and are in-state).
There were no Nova Super Sports after 1976, so turning this car into a clone wouldn’t make a lot of sense. You could drop in a 350 V8, but why not leave well enough alone since these cars, even if they’re not awe-inspiring, are only original once. Once again, “Curvette” delivers in the tips department.
Once again Curvette found a nice one!!! It won’t win any drag races, but that 250 straight 6 and THM 350 are bullet proof. I honestly wouldn’t change a thing.
I agree, these were very simple and easy to maintain vehicles. Dad had a 75 with the small V8, no power windows, seats, defogger or AC, just the basics. I remember January 1984, he drove around and jump-started family and friends with that car, it got down to 20 below. That is cold in southern Kentucky!
Yes, and interesing that it has tilt wheel. I’ve only seen that in one other Nova, a 4 door Concours with velour interior and power windows and A/C that shows up to local car shows. Also interesting is that it is reasonably priced. Usually, we see cars priced double and triple what they’re really worth.
I’m surprised that Curvette hasn’t grabbed this one for himself!
Can anyone tell me about the 77-78 Nova Concourse? My husband had one in college, it was a really pretty teal color with white interior. I’d love to find one for him!