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»
Nova SS
Mar 5, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Feb 21, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
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»
Nov 8, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
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»
Oct 9, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Owned For 40 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
The current owner of this 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS purchased the vehicle in 1981. It isn’t clear when it last saw our roads, but he indicates that it has been sitting for many years. It needs a total restoration,… more»
Sep 10, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
53k Mile Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Chevy Nova was redesigned in 1968 and buyers would respond favorably as production increased by more than 70%. Surprisingly, sales of the Super Sport edition would drop by more than 45%, perhaps because only two engines would be… more»
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
V8 Droptop: 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Chevy II would be Chevrolet’s second compact car launched over three years. The first was the “unusual” Corvair in 1960 with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. The second was the more conventional Chevy II, which was targeted directly at… more»
Aug 21, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Super Stunner! 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
The seller refers to this 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS as an original, and remarks about the “crazy options” that this example possesses. It’s a fine-looking Nova, not too crazy to my eyes, so let’s kick some tires and see… more»
Aug 8, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Special Order Color: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS
There is a chance that this 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS could be a genuine 1-of-1 classic. It is nicely optioned, and it comes finished in a Special Order color. It is a solid and original vehicle with a drivetrain… more»
Jul 11, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
8k Mile Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
The 1972 model year was the most successful for the Chevy Nova in terms of sales (up to then). Nearly 350,000 of them left the factory, an increase of nearly 80% over the previous year, yet the cars looked… more»
May 10, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Dick Harrell 427: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS
There are a ton of Chevy Nova’s out there, including the Super Sport model. But this 1969 edition has two things that may make it one of a kind: It was built by famous racer and engine builder Dick… more»
May 7, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Hot 502 V8: 1971 Chevrolet Nova SS
The external appearance of this 1971 Nova SS provides the merest hint of the performance potential that hides beneath the surface. The wider wheels and the Cowl Induction hood suggest that things might not be as they seem, but… more»
Apr 20, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Original 350: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
Some classic cars will leave their new owner with choices to make. This 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS reflects this perfectly. The buyer will need to decide whether to treat it to a cosmetic refresh or preserve the status quo…. more»
Apr 8, 2021 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Original 4-Speed! 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
I didn’t give a Chevy Nova SS a second glance back in ’73 because I felt that there was no more real Nova SS after 1972. Why? Because in ’73 the top available engine was no longer mandated, the… more»
Feb 9, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
427 Powered 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS
Third-generation Chevy Nova’s would run from 1968-74 and be the most popular for the nameplate. If you ordered a Super Sport version in the first three model years, you could choose from a 350 small block or 396 big… more»
Oct 31, 2020 • For Sale • 31 Comments
8,523 Mile 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS Barn Find!
This 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS has only 8,523 miles showing on its odometer. How this has happened is a story of tragedy, but we can hope that someone will have the opportunity to add a happy postscript to this… more»
