In its ninth year in 1970, the Chevrolet Nova was still at or near the top of the U.S. sales chart for compact cars (307,000 units). Many of them came with econobox power (6-cylinder), including the seller’s grandfather’s coupe…. more»
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Original 283 V8: 1964 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Chevy II was launched in 1962 as a head-to-head competitor to Ford’s successful compact, the Falcon. Unlike the other Chevrolet compact, the Corvair, there was nothing revolutionary about the car, and it was simply a smaller Chevrolet. The… more»
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Older Restoration: 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS
The former owner of this 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS passed away over a decade ago. Before she did, her husband gave her a gift by treating the car to a complete restoration. It still presents beautifully today and is… more»
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Real Deal Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
The demand for muscle cars was waning in the early 1970s, thanks to rising insurance premiums and engine detuning for low emissions. Nova Super Sports from 1968 to 1972 are popular for cloning, though by ’72 only a 350… more»
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Excellent Older Restoration: 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS
Some enthusiasts will give restored classics a wide berth, fearing that the car’s sparkling paint might hide some significant nightmares. However, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this 1965 Chevrolet Nova… more»
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39k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS
As the 1960s ended, more and more muscle car buyers were shifting to smaller platforms. If an Impala or Chevelle SS was more can than you wanted, you could order a Nova SS in 1969 with either a 350… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS
Some enthusiasts avoid buying unfinished project cars because the existing work quality is unknown. However, this 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS shows promise. The seller hasn’t disguised any shortcomings, and their listing is quite candid. They include some original documentation,… more»
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Real Super Sport Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Horsepower ratings were in decline in 1972, but not all of that was because of tightening emissions controls. The industry changed its reporting measures to be in SAE net terms. So, the L48 350 cubic inch V8 which was… more»
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One Owner: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
As the muscle car movement of the 1960s moved forward, Detroit manufacturers found new success with compact performance cars. Because they were lighter than the mid-size competitors, they could move fast without needing monster engines. Such was the case… more»
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Stored 43 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS
Though it sold well enough, the Corvair was a rather unorthodox compact car. So in 1962, Chevrolet added the Chevy II, which had its water-cooled engine in the front like every other GM automobile. The Super Sport edition would… more»
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61k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS
Enthusiasts considering a classic purchase often face the decision as to whether they should preserve their unmolested investment or if treating it to a cosmetic restoration is the best option. That is the choice facing the new owner of… more»
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350 V8 4-Speed: 1974 Chevrolet Nova SS
Thanks to the OPEC oil embargo of 1973, the 1974 Chevy Nove enjoyed its best sales year ever. Six-cylinder versions were in huge demand while V8 sales dropped off a bit. But that didn’t stop Chevrolet from selling more… more»
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Stroker Powered Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
In 1972, Chevrolet built about 12,300 copies of the Nova Super Sport which came with an L48 350 that had been detuned a bit to meet growing emissions control requirements. This 1972 Nova may or may not be a… more»
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Nova SS Project: 1964 Chevrolet Chevy II
As of 1962, Chevrolet had not one but two offerings in the hot, new compact car market. The first (1960) was the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. Two years later, Chevy would go the more traditional route and… more»
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350 Crate V8: 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS Project
Chevrolet found huge success with their Chevy II/Nova from 1962 to 1979. The car’s most successful sales period was from 1968 to 1974 and that’s the period from which the Super Sport is most often cloned. From all indications,… more»
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Patina Rat Rod: 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS
Chevrolet gave its popular compact the Chevy II a facelift in 1966 and sales improved by more than 50,000 units. And the Nova Super Sport could be had with some power under the hood, like the 275 hp 327… more»
