Nova SS

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

Build Sheet Included! 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS

The Chevy Nova was one of the best-selling compacts of the 1960s and 1970s. The most popular iteration was those built from 1968-72, including the seller’s ’72 Super Sport. Unlike some of the previous years, the SS was not… more»

No Reserve: 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS Convertible

While it is not 100% original, this 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS Convertible is a spotless driver with drivetrain upgrades designed to unlock significant performance improvements. It would suit someone seeking a turnkey classic who is unconcerned about originality. Adding… more»

Original 350: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS

Stepping back to admire a classic restored with your own hands is a satisfying experience, but it is not one available to every enthusiast. Various circumstances can undermine the viability of a project build, leaving those affected with two… more»

Last of the Super Sports! 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS

The Chevy II/Nova enjoyed a long run as a rear-wheel-drive compact car, from 1962 to 1979. The nameplate returned in the 1980s, but as a rebadged Japanese import. The 1976 model year would be the last for the Super… more»

37k Mile Survivor? 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS

In the 1960s, Chevrolet had two compact models, first the Corvair and then the Chevy II. The Corvair was an unorthodox entry by the standards of the day, with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, On the other hand, the Chevy… more»

Numbers Matching 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396

The 1970 model year was the last one where you could get anything bigger than a 350 cubic inch engine in a Chevy Nova. There were two versions of the 396 V8 offered (aka 402), which produced either 350… more»

1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 4-Speed

Chevrolet built more than 307,000 Nova’s in 1970, and yet fewer than 20,000 were Super Sports. And that was at a time when the muscle car market was peaking. For whatever reason, the Chevelle SS and redesigned Camaro SS… more»

Real Deal? 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS

The third generation of the Chevy Nova (1967-74) would prove the most popular. That includes the SS or Super Sport models which would be a part of the muscle car movement of the era. This 1969 Nova with SS… more»

Original 350 V8: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS

One of the more popular cars to be cloned as a Super Sport is the 1968-72 Chevy Nova. But in the case of this ’72 edition, it’s authentic with a numbers-matching 350 cubic inch V8. The car looks to… more»