The Chevy Nova was a common sight in the 1970s, but what wasn’t so common was one with a factory skyroof. It was an option only in 1972 and 1973, and just 164 of them came in blue in… more»
Chevrolet Nova
Feb 16, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Garage Find 1964 Chevy II Nova
In 1960, Ford had the Falcon and Chevy the Corvair, but the latter was hardly conventional compared to the Blue Oval product. By 1962 Chevrolet was looking for a “regular” compact to compete and the Chevy II was born…. more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
19k Mile Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The fourth generation of the Chevy Nova would be its last as a rear-wheel drive compact. It began in 1962 as Chevrolet’s second entrant in that space (the first was the less conventional Corvair). Over the course of its… 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»
Feb 1, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Field Find: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation Chevy Nova (1968-74) was the car’s most successful in terms of sales. In fact, in 1974, they enjoyed their best year, no doubt due to the OPEC oil embargo that saw buyers flocking to smaller cars…. more»
Jan 19, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
1 of 175: 1970 Chevrolet Nova Yenko Deuce
Don Yenko was an American race car driver turned dealer who become known for creating high-performance automobiles. He first had success with the Yenko Corvair and then Camaro, so he set his sights on the Chevy Nova, creating the… more»
Jan 18, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Shop Find: 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Super Sport (SS) option was added to the Chevy II in its second year. To get it, you had to order the Nova coupe or convertible. For just $161 extra, the SS editions got you bucket seats, finned… more»
Jan 9, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
6-Cylinder Project: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
It’s refreshing when a Chevy Nova pops up that’s not an SS model, real deal or clone. Just a regular, well-used car, like this 1970 edition. This coupe has an inline-six, Powerglide automatic and power steering. It aspires for… more»
Jan 5, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Factory Hot Rod? 1977 Chevrolet Nova 350/4-Speed
The 1977 Chevrolet Nova Coupe is a striking looking car, and this one has some muscle to back those looks. The original owner ordered the Nova with a V8 and a 4-speed, and both items remain intact. It is… more»
Dec 4, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
350 V8 Equipped: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Most collector interest with the third-generation Chevy Nova is focused on the SS models, original or cloned. But the basic Nova of that era with a 350 V8 was a good little car (I owned and put over 100,000… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 35 Comments
1-of-7: 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours 4-Speed
The Concours was the luxury version of the fourth generation Chevy Nova. Four-door sedans were a pretty common sight on the roadways. What wasn’t a common sight was to look inside an ordinary family sedan and see a 4-speed… more»
Oct 8, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
56k Mile 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78
This super clean 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 is located in the dry climate of San Clemente, California. Listed here on eBay for $49,900, the auction has 16 days remaining and the seller will consider Best Offers. The… more»
Aug 30, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Back in the ‘70s, no car looked better in basic trim than the Chevy Nova. This 1972 Nova had little in the way of options when it left the factory, yet it looks quite nice. Two-tone colors, automatic transmission,… more»
Aug 24, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
43k Mile Project: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The impact of the OPEC oil embargo had its effect on new car sales for 1973. Nova sales that year were up six percent over ’72 and ’74 would grow by another six percent. The car had its first… more»
Aug 20, 2020 • For Sale • 113 Comments
Real Deal Deuce: Rare 1970 Chevrolet Nova Yenko
This spectacular piece of history is a 1970 Chevrolet Nova Yenko Deuce. It is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and listed for sale here on craigslist. The car is one of only 175 built by Yenko Chevrolet in Canonsburg,… more»
Aug 5, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Yenko Wannabe: 1971 Chevrolet Nova 396 4-Speed
Clone or tribute versions of potent 1969-72 Chevy Nova’s have become common sights these days. The usual practice is to find a good non-SS Nova, drop an SS-equivalent motor into it, and rebadge it as such. And they can… more»
