Chevrolet Nova

513 Horsepower! 1969 Chevrolet Nova

The ’69 Nova came about during the golden age of Chevrolet. The manufacturer offered loads of performance and engine options for its cars during that time and many of them were interchangeable between the Nova, Camaro, Chevelle, and Impala…. more»

Mellow And Yellow: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

It has been said that a “rising tide lifts all boats” and that’s a metaphor that can be applied to many different aspects of life. No, I’m not going to get all philosophical here, I’ll apply that sentiment to… more»

Is It An SS? 1970 4-Speed Chevrolet Nova

Usually, when you have a Chevrolet Nova as nice as this 1970 example, you’ll want to crow about it and sing its praises. You know, if it’s a Super Sport (SS) edition, say so, right? Well, this car looks… more»

V8/4-Speed! 1962 Chevrolet Nova Rag-Top

Chevrolet was a little late to the conventional compact party. While Ford and Plymouth launched their Falcon and Valiant, respectively, for the ’60 model year, Chevy ran with the non-traditional Corvair. That changed in ’62 when they followed suit… more»

Big Engine-Small Package: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS396

Some would subscribe to the theory that if enough is just right, then too much is perfect! Take Chevrolet’s compact Chevy II/Nova. In the mid-sixties, it developed some real hair with high-powered small-block engines. In’68, an all-new platform, shared… more»

Noteworthy Nova: 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II 400

We cover 1962 vintage Chevrolets with regularity but they’re almost always full-size cars, Corvettes, and occasionally, Corvairs. As for the newly introduced Chevy II, not so much so. As a matter of fact, I had to go back three… more»

Nicest One Left? 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours

I love the idea of a luxurious version of a car or truck that was never meant to be luxurious – this 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours is one of those vehicles. This stunning time capsule can be found posted… more»

Build It Your Way: 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II

Names sometimes get confusing. Take today’s find, it’s listed as a 1966 Chevrolet Nova. That’s close but it’s actually a Chevrolet Chevy II 100, as that’s the model designation for a two-door sedan. Regardless, this roller is a project… more»

Low-Mile Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

I have a couple of motorcycles that haven’t been started in 36 years but I don’t have any cars that haven’t been started in more than a couple of months. This 1972 Chevrolet Nova hasn’t been started in a… more»

No Reserve Real SS: 1970 Chevrolet Nova

Pity the poor 1970 Chevrolet Nova (but not too much, there were 307K* built) but the Super Sport (SS) performance version was overshadowed by internal competition in the form of the Chevelle SS and the Camaro SS & Z28…. more»

Still Does A Burnout: 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS

I found this 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS to be of interest because I didn’t know a Nova SS was still being made in 1976. The Nova SS, and pretty much anything pretending to be a performance car, was mostly… more»

Nova’s Last Gasp: 1985 Chevrolet Nova

A Chevy Novawhatwho?! Taupe is the perfect color for this 1985 Chevrolet Nova to blend into almost any background, including the background of badge-engineered cars from this era. The seller has this California-built car posted here on craigslist in… more»

327-350 HP! 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS Garage Find

Here’s a pretty special find, a 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS. These have graced the pages of Barn Finds before but this example is harboring an original bearing, in spite of the fact that its best days, for now, look… more»

1-Of-6: 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS L79 With 325 Horsepower!

OK, let the debate begin! But first, let’s set the background. For your review, is a 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS, equipped with a rare L79, 327 CI engine. How rare? It’s universally agreed that there were only six produced… more»

Original 350 V8: 1970 Chevrolet Nova

It’s unusual to find a Chevy Nova coupe from the late ’60s or early ’70s that hasn’t been hot-rodded one way or another. Some are done really well, others not so much so. But here is a 1970 example… more»

SS Aspirations: 1969 Chevrolet Nova

Here’s one from the “looks can be deceiving” department. It is a sort of reverse sleeper but this 1969 Chevrolet Nova shows very nicely, nevertheless. Finding standard Chevy models dolled up as the performance variant “SS” version is not… more»

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