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»
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Build It Your Way: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
When you think of projects, you probably envision a mostly complete vintage car that needs a lot of work. That description does not cover the seller’s 1973 Chevrolet Nova coupe, which is largely a body sitting on a cart…. more»
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Exceptionally Clean! 1977 Chevrolet Nova
Back in the day, I almost bought a new version of this car, a 1977 Chevrolet Nova. I don’t know why; the “almost” being the “close but no cigar” event. Instead, I ended up with a ’77 Z28, and… more»
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4-Door Cheap Wheels: 1978 Chevrolet Nova
The rear-wheel-drive Chevrolet Nova was nearing the end of the line in 1978. Two years later, it would be replaced by the front-wheel-drive Citation (which was a disappointment, IMO). The seller’s ’78 Nova looks like it was once a… more»
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Canadian Nova Restomod: 1970 Acadian (Pontiac)
The Acadian was a GM brand of automobile sold in Canada between 1962 and 1971. It began as a rebadged Chevy II/Nova and was expanded later to include the Chevelle (Beaumont). They were sold at Canadian Pontiac-Buick dealers but… more»
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Drive and Fix: 1971 Chevrolet Nova
This 1971 Chevy Nova looks like a fairly basic car for its day. But it has a 350 cubic inch V8, an automatic transmission, and power brakes, at a minimum. And it’s yet to be converted into a Super… more»
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Unfinished SS: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevrolet Nova was a popular compact car from its debut in 1962 to the last one left the assembly line in 1979. I prefer the 1969-72 versions from a styling perspective, and had a ‘70 edition I wish… more»
