The popular Chevy Nova got its final redesign in 1975 which would carry the car through the balance of the decade. It would be replaced in 1980 by the front-wheel-drive Citation which was not an improvement (in some people’s… more»
Chevrolet Nova
Apr 2, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Rare Find: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 4-Speed
With the introduction of the third-generation Nova, Chevrolet switched the SS package from what was essentially a trim option to a performance package. With the change came higher-performance engine options. While most cars received the tried-and-true SBC 350, a… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • Auctions • 48 Comments
BF Auction: 1964 Chevrolet Nova SS 283/4-Speed
In 1964, the Chevy Nova SS officially became a muscle car. In ’62 and ’63, the only engines offered in the Nova were inline-6s. That all changed when the 283 V8 became an option in ’64. The example seen… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
LS Swap? 1975 Chevrolet Nova
We see plenty of classics from The Malaise Era at Barn Finds where readers suggest performing an LS transplant. The logic is sound because it would undoubtedly improve vehicle performance when that quality was severely lacking in anything rolling… more»
Feb 22, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 With 450 Horsepower!
The 1968-72 Chevy Nova’s are some of the most-often cloned muscle cars. That’s because they’re relatively plentiful, lighter, and nimbler than, say, a Chevelle SS. This beautiful example is one of them, but it’s made extra special by having… more»
Feb 19, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Running Six-Banger Project: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet sold more than a quarter-million Nova’s in 1969, the car’s best year since 1963. Nearly two-thirds of them had a six-cylinder engine, so buyers were still interested in fuel economy over luxury or muscle. This ’69 Nova is… more»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
454 Big Block V8! 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet sold nearly 350,000 Nova’s in 1972 and none of them came with a 454 cubic inch V8. The largest Nova engine in ’72 was the 350, with or without Super Sport trim. This gold Nova with a black… more»
Feb 2, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare Skyroof Option: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The compact Chevy Nova had one of its best years in 1972, selling nearly 350,000 copies. But less than 2% or 1 in 50 came with the new “Skyroof” option, which came with a factory, foldback sunroof (in today’s… more»
Dec 24, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
First Year Droptop: 1962 Chevy II Convertible
It’s funny how the Chevy II was considered a small car when it first came on the market in 1962, and while it by no means looks gargantuan, compared to many modern sedans branded as mid-size or even somewhat… more»
Dec 15, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Recent Restomod: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
From all indications, this 1969 Chevy Nova was a somewhat basic car when new. The VIN indicates it had an inline-6 engine (250 cubic inches?) and a 2-speed Powerglide. The original owner may have kept it this way until… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Clean Canvas: 1970 Chevrolet Nova Project
This 1970 Chevy Nova is portrayed as a former big-block car, which suggests it was once an SS 396, but the engine and transmission are long gone. And the front clip has been replaced by one from a 1969… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 73 Comments
Rare 4-Cylinder 1970 Chevrolet Postal Nova
Having owned a ’70s Nova as a daily driver in the past and being a fan of these cars even before then, I thought my mental Rolodex was chocked full of information about most things Chevy II. But I’m… more»
Oct 22, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Owned For 20 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Nova 350
Choosing a worthy project candidate can be challenging, particularly if the buyer wants a classic free from significant rust issues. This 1972 Chevrolet Nova ticks that box because it is a dry climate survivor. The small-block V8 under the… more»
Oct 16, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Updated Drivetrain: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was a popular Chevrolet compact sold from 1962 to 1979. Unlike the Corvair which had a long run in the 1960s, the Nova was quite conventional, a rear-wheel-drive vehicle with a front-mounted, water-cooled engine. The most… more»
Aug 10, 2023 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
One of the more difficult and heart-wrenching aspects of dealing with the passing of a loved one is deciding how to part with their most prized possessions. That is the challenge facing the owner of this 1972 Chevrolet Nova…. more»
Jul 3, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Patriot Game: 1974 Chevrolet Nova “Spirit of America”
With July 4th mere hours away, now is the perfect time for this 1974 Chevrolet Nova to appear on our desks at Barn Finds. It is a “Spirit of America” Edition that presents well. It features a few tasteful… more»
