The Chevy II/Nova was one of the company’s most successful rear-wheel-drive vehicles, with a production run between 1962 and 1979. The cars got their final rework in 1975 and continued to be popular with buyers. This ’75 edition sports two-tone paint and Rally wheels and is said to have traveled less than 41,000 miles. Located in Fremont, New Hampshire, this old-school Chevy is available here on eBay where the seller’s reserve is still in play with bids of $6,400.
Chevrolet bragged that the 1975 Nova was the most-changed car in their harem as the Chevelle and Impala/Caprice were largely carryovers. While the sheet metal was new, the Nova for 1975-79 continued to resemble the generation before it that had performed so well. The base engine again was the conventional 250 cubic inch inline-6 which was rated at just 105 hp SAE net. Hardly a barnburner, but we suppose one of these cars could at least get out of its own way. Out of nearly 273,000 examples built in 1975, more than 48,000 were like the seller’s car (I-6, 2-door).
The seller’s white-over-Baby Blue Chevy looks like a survivor, but it has had one repaint in the same color scheme. At that time, we guess the wheels were painted to match the rest of the car as those came in grey from the factory. While the machine looks good enough at a glance, the seller recommends it be repainted again due to some imperfections and little scrapes, which include little marks on the roof where some lesser tree branches may have fallen on it.
At 41,000 miles, the Chevy is said to be a solid runner. The rear leaf springs have been replaced (why?) and the car has new tires at all four points. The interior presents well and – in typical 1970s fashion – has plaid seat covers fore and aft. For now, this seems to be a turn-key auto, one that you could hop in and enjoy without worrying about running up a big repair bill before getting it on the road.
Back in the ’70s, San Diego County Sheriff Dept. used 4-door Novas as cruisers. I assume they had 350 cid V-8s and they moved out pretty well, being light cars? I’m sure the deputies missed their full-sized Plymouth Fury’s with the 440, though…
We loved the Chevy Novas at the SDSO. I had two issued to me for K-9 units. One was a ‘76 and the other a ‘77.
I had a 250 6 cylinder it was a great car I checked oil every other week it never used took me any were I won’t to go never let me down
The rear leaf springs have been replaced why? Because the original ones were worn out and or a leaf was broken and the car sagged in the back on one side or was dog tracking which was common for Novas.Cool car. Like the Robin’s egg blue with the white top imo.The interior is a 70’s blast which I also like.Glwts.Don’t see these anymore in the wild.These later 250’s had that exhaust manifold cast into the head and they’d routinely crack.
I had a 1975 Chevy Nova that sported a 262 cubic inch V8 like some of the Chevy Monza’s.
Always liked the more compact design of these era novas.
My Dad purchased one of these new. It was a 2 door hatchback with that sickly flat shade of green with and black bench seat interior. Only options were an AM radio and a heater. It did sport the wheels like the car featured here with chrome rings. I got my license in this car in 78 and he’d let me drive it on date night on weekends. The best thing about the car was the 305 V8. When I got a few blocks down the street, I would pull over and flip the breather cover over. Suddenly I had a roaring big block under the hood of this beast! That was all fun until I forgot to flip it back one night. I then had to drive the dark green 69 Country squire for a month. It had a 390 and you could see the gas hand move as you accelerated! Wish I had them both in my garage now
Leaf springs generally sag or dogtrack after
X amount of years. I like the wheels in blue;
tho blue raised letters is abit much…
And those dang bumpers… ugh! Would look
great with something less barge-like.
Curious what the reserve may be.
I love this car! My Dad had one just like it but it was sandstone with a brown vinyl roof and brown interior. It had the same Rally Wheels which my Dad later painted dark brown to match the roof, and it was a 350. It had the body side molding ( which should reach just shy of the end of the 1/4 panel) and the F 41 suspension. It out handled the 68 Nova SS I owned at the time (and still own). My Dad scrapped the original exhaust system and installed one for a 77 Camaro Z28. It made a low rumble. It was a good solid reliable car that he kept until it rusted out in 1993. I don’t have any more garage space or I’d strongly consider this one, 6 cylinder and all.
Cousin had one of these in dark blue with the rear hatchback. I always liked the look of these.
I had a ’76 Nova very much like Cooters (above), 305/350. I also got my license in it in ’77. It was Mom’s car, and since Dad worked for GM they bought new every two years. I also did the air cleaner flip trick! lol Might not have done much for performance, but it sounded cool! It was a great car, white with a red landau top and interior. Wish I still had it.
To the Author: The rear leafs had a tendency to sag and were a common replacement issue.
I Had a 78 Nova Rally with the 305 and 350 tranny. I had to replace both main leaf springs due to springs breaking at the center bolt hole was common. The Spring company used what they described as reformed Chrysler springs because the original GM springs would break again. I should have kept that car since even though I lived I Michigan I had 73 Gremlin winter car.
A lifelong rust belt native. Looks good from here but for the anticipated $8-10 large reserve it would warrant an in person 👀
Just sayin. After growing up with all the previous incarnations of the Nova, we all hated these when they came out, but after not seeing any for 30-40 years they’re kinda cool now. I guess nostalgia all depends on your point of reference.
I put a 350 olds rocket in a $75 78 Nova body I bought I drove it 8 years and sold it in 2000 never let me down. You can put any 78-86 g body seats in them, peel the back lower seat and modify the corners. Fit perfectly
My sister had a 76 with a 6 cylinder when I was 14. Actually not a bad runner but only had an AM radio, power steering, power brakes, and of course a 3-speed automatic. It turned out to be quite a tough car since she wrecked it 6 times in a one year period of time. Of course, dad was pissed because our insurance rates went through the roof but that car kept chugging along. Too bad our government sucks so bad.
SOLD for $10,000.
My brother bought a brand new 76 Nova Concours. V-8 auto. Nice car. 1st car I ever buried the speedometer in at 120 mph. Not bad for an 19 year old kid. He wasn’t too happy though.
When did stripes become plaid?
As these cars aged? You could tell them a mile away, by the dog tracking chassis.
My 1975 Chevy Nova was also robin egg blue but it didn’t have the white roof. I had it for years until I was side-swiped and I had to take it off the road. It was a two door like this one. I’d love to get another one.