One of the most cloned muscle cars is the 1968-72 Chevrolet Nova. That’s because, in most cases, you’ll need documentation to prove it’s a real Super Sport rather than one that’s been made up as one. In 1970, only… more»
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One Family Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Nova V8 Hatchback
I have mad love for Novas from the Malaise Era, as my father’s first car and the only one he ever bought new was a red 1973 Nova base model. I also remember going to the dealership a few… more»
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Sport Coupe Classic: 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SC
Chevrolet introduced the Chevy II in 1962, throwing its hat into the compact car ring. Developed to compete with the Ford Falcon, it soon developed its own following of faithful buyers. The L79 327 debuted in 1965 and produced… more»
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SS 396 Clone: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation of the Chevy Nova (1968 to 1972) is popular for cloning as a Super Sport. That’s because it usually takes documentation to prove it’s a real SS. Despite the hood swap and the script on the… more»
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Nova In A Tuxedo: 1974 Oldsmobile Omega
When most people think of a GM X body from the 1970s, they picture a Chevy Nova, but Oldsmobile had its own version that is a lot harder to find today. This 1974 Oldsmobile Omega coupe has undergone a… more»
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One-Owner Garage Find: 1971 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation of the Chevrolet Nova (1968 to 1972) was its best-selling run. They’re also the most likely to be made into Super Sport clones. The seller’s 1971 edition is a one-owner, Grandma-style sedan with an inline-6 and… more»
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Original Paint: 1966 Chevrolet Nova
In earlier articles, I discussed whether the featured classic should be preserved or restored, and that question applies to this 1966 Chevrolet Nova. It features its numbers-matching 283ci V8 and wears its original paint. It presents well as a… more»
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Sleeper Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The 1972 Chevrolet Nova was largely unchanged from 1971, yet production rose nearly 80% after labor issues hit GM the year before. This seller offers a nice sleeper that was stored for 10 years before being resurrected. It has a 350 cubic… more»
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One Runner, One Project: Pair of 1970 Chevrolet Novas
The Chevy II arrived in 1962 as Chevrolet’s second compact car. It came with rather ordinary engineering compared to the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. The Nova was the premier model, and the name replaced the Chevy II… more»
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Weary Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Nova 305 V8
The venerable Chevrolet Nova, launched in 1962 as the Chevy II, was one of GM’s best sellers. It was redesigned for the fourth and final time in 1975, retaining its rear-wheel-drive platform. More than 334,000 copies were sold in… more»
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Easy Project? 1977 Chevrolet Nova
For much of the 1960s and most of the 1970s, the Chevrolet Nova was a popular compact car, perhaps the most commanded in many years. The last generation of the rear-wheel-drive economy car was produced from 1975 to 1979,… more»
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Chevy Power + Nova Roof: 1973 Pontiac Ventura
The 1970s Ventura was Pontiac’s version of the successful Chevrolet Nova. The GM division was lacking a compact from 1964 to 1970, so rather than cook up something completely new, they borrowed the Nova, changed the front clip and… more»
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Custom Built Hearse: 1968 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet’s primary compact, the Chevy II/Nova, got a big boost in sales with a redesign in 1968. The styling and engineering proved quite successful, and interest remained high throughout the third generation (through 1974 with one light refresh). There… more»
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Red, White, and Rad: 1974 Spirit Of America Chevrolet Nova
Although the official U.S. Bicentennial birthday was still a couple of years away, Chevrolet got a head start on its celebration by introducing 4 special autos in 1974 to commemorate our Country’s independence, and probably also to help increase… more»
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Last Year Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova enjoyed a long and healthy run from 1962 to 1979. The compact was still popular at the end of the ‘70s, but it was scheduled to be replaced by the front-wheel-drive Citation in 1980. The engineering… more»
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Blank Canvas Project: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
This 1970 Chevrolet Nova appears to be a blank canvas project for its new owner. With its motor and transmission now a distant memory, the buyer could create the classic of their dreams. However, it is also a genuine… more»
