Chevrolet Nova

25 Years of Neglect: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

We’ve all heard the story about the little old lady from Pasadena who only drove her car to church on Sundays. Well, in this case, it’s no gag, and the owner was a little old lady from St. Joseph… more»

327 V8 SS Clone: 1969 Chevrolet Nova

The third generation (1968 to 1974) of the Chevrolet Nova was a very popular compact car. In 1969 alone, Chevy sold more than a quarter million copies – and 17,000+ were Super Sports. Years later, regular Nova’s would become… more»

All Original: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

If a low-mile and original survivor is the focus of your classic search, it is hard to ignore this 1972 Chevrolet Nova. From its sparkling paint to its lack of rust and the odometer reading of 44,000 miles, it… more»

600-Plus Horsepower! Supercharged 1975 Chevrolet Nova

We’ve featured a few fourth-generation Chevrolet Novas on Barn Finds through the years, and I’m often surprised by how much these 1975-79 examples sometimes exchange hands for, even base models with some having six-cylinder power.  It’s not unusual for… more»

BF Auction: 1977 Chevrolet Nova

Life has a habit of throwing us curveballs, sometimes scuppering the dreams of enthusiasts planning a project build. Such is the case with this 1977 Chevrolet Nova. The owner has visions of an LS-powered classic dancing in his head,… more»

Nicest One Left? 1964 Chevrolet Nova

Chevrolet fielded not but two entries in the new and growing compact car market in the 1960s. The first arrived in 1960 in the form of the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. Next came the more conventional Chevy… more»

SS Clone Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevy Nova was popular enough to sell well between 1968 and 1972 with few annual cosmetic changes. This 1972 edition sports some updates, including a 5-speed manual transmission and SS badging. However, the seller-provided VIN decodes as having… more»

29k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Nova

We’ve recently seen a few examples of the Third Generation Chevrolet Nova at Barn Finds, and this 1969 example doesn’t pretend to be something it isn’t. It is a rock-solid vehicle with a V8 under the hood and a… more»

Not an SS Clone: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

The 1968 to 1972 generation of the Chevrolet Nova is one of the most-cloned muscle cars from that era. So, it’s refreshing when we run across one that is not a tribute, like this 1972 example of the 2-door… more»

Original Paint: 1971 Chevrolet Nova 350 V8

It’s refreshing when you run across an early 1970s Chevrolet Chevelle or Nova that hasn’t been transformed into a Super Sport clone. Such as this 1971 Nova that has what may be an original 350 cubic inch V8. One… more»

350 V8 & 4-Doors: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

By the time the 1972 model year rolled around, the compact Chevrolet Nova hadn’t changed much in four years. In fact, it’s almost impossible to tell a ’72 from a ’71. And, yet, the Chevy had its fifth-best sales… more»

Bare Bones Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

If you were looking for a smaller car in 1972 and stopped by your neighborhood Chevrolet dealer, you had two choices to go with. One was the Vega, a relatively new subcompact whose many flaws were starting to reveal… more»

Just Two Owners: 1977 Chevrolet Nova V8

The Chevy Nova was a popular compact car, with an incredible run from 1962 to 1979. The final generation arrived in 1975, the last with rear-wheel-drive, and was replaced by the front-wheel-drive Citation in 1980. This ’77 edition looks… more»

SS Clone Project or Parts: 1970 Chevrolet Nova

The third generation of the Chevy Nova (1968 to 1972) is a popular one to clone as a Super Sport. They’re light automobiles that can accommodate larger engines, and the VINs won’t usually give the cars away. This 1970… more»

383 V8 Sleeper! 1973 Chevrolet Nova

The venerable Chevrolet Nova got its first styling refresh in five years in 1973. Some of this was done to accommodate larger bumpers, but other adjustments were needed to feature a new hatchback model. The seller’s car is one… more»

Daily Driver Potential? 1971 Chevrolet Nova

The Chevrolet Nova was still going strong by its 10th model year, 1971. 4-door sedans sold in the minority at just 27% of total production. And if you factored in a 6-cylinder vs. V8 engine, the number was likely… more»

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