The 1970 model year was the last for a 396 cubic inch V8 in a factory Chevrolet Nova. Going forward, the Super Sport was still a strong performer, but a 4-barrel 350 was as far as you could go…. more»
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V8 Powered Shorty: 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova
Shortening a vehicle can sometimes yield positive results, as this 1972 VW Type 2 Bus we recently featured here on Barn Finds turned out pretty well after part of its length was removed. I’m having some mixed feelings about… more»
Four-Door Hot Rod? 1965 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova
The 1965 model year brought a sales increase to every Chevrolet product line except for one – the Chevy II/Nova. Some sales had been pirated away internally by the mid-size Chevelle (new in ’64) and a redesigned Corvair. Externally,… more»
454 V8! Restored 1972 Chevrolet Nova Sleeper
By 1972, the biggest engine you could get in a Chevy Nova had a displacement of 350 cubic inches. And if you wanted muscle with a 4-barrel carburetor, you checked the Super Sport box on the order form. This… more»
LS Swap? 1970 Chevrolet Nova
Let me be the first to say I understand and agree with the seller’s logic that this 1970 Chevrolet Nova seems like a prime candidate to be turned into something more special than how it was born. Dropping a… more»
17k-Mile Time Capsule! 1970 Chevrolet Nova
In production from 1962 to 1979, the Chevrolet Nova was likely the best-selling American-made compact car with rear-wheel drive. Most of the ones you find for sale today are Super Sports (or clones) from 1969 to 1972, not “regular”… more»
13k Mile Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS
We’ve seen numerous really nice sixties and seventies Chevrolet Novas through the years here at Barn Finds, some of which have been restored, others turned into a Restomod, and a few that are just well-cared-for survivors. This 1973 Nova… more»
Perfect Restoration Candidate? 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II
The seller of this 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II believes his car is in near-perfect shape for a restoration, and also thinks it’s a great candidate for a muscle car project. I’d have to agree that there’s plenty of potential… more»
Single Family Project: 1975 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates. From 1962 to 1979, some 4.7 million copies of the rear-wheel-drive compact rolled off GM assembly lines. And that doesn’t include the clones that Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile fielded in… more»
Charming Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 400 Series
If you’ve been hunting for an early Nova that you can hop in and enjoy right away, this 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 400 Series might be the sweet spot. Listed here on craigslist out of the Concordia/Cully area… more»
Lots Of New Parts: 1966 Chevrolet Nova
This 1966 Chevy II is already running and driving, with lots of new parts said to have been installed. I feel this one has good potential to bring it to a higher level, I’m just not sure which way… more»
Nova Camino? 358-Powered 1966 Chevrolet Nova
Beginning life as a 1967 Chevrolet Nova station wagon, this one was transformed into something entirely different, coined a Nova Camino by Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster when he spotted it and sent us the tip. In addition to… more»
17k Original Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Nova Custom
This front-on shot of this 1974 Chevrolet Nova Custom tells us far more about this classic than you may first realize. Take a close look. Do you see any chips or paint imperfections? You don’t? That’s unsurprising, because this… more»
Stored for Years: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 Project
Listed here on eBay, this 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 is a genuine factory Super Sport that’s waiting for someone to bring it back to life. According to the seller, this car was originally built as an SS 350… more»
400 V8 Street Rod: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy Nova got its first facelift in five years in 1973, and that was to accommodate bigger bumpers and a new 2-door hatchback body style. It looked much the same in many respects, only bulkier. The seller’s ’73… more»
















