While the American performance car scene wasn’t dead by 1974, its condition was probably critical. The enthusiasts were still there, begging for new models that would pin them in their seats. However, tightening safety and emission regulations added weight… more»
Chevrolet Nova
Jan 17, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
14k Mile Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet designed its popular compact (Chevy II/Nova) in 1968 and the result was impressive. Sales went up more than 70% over what was a dismal year for the Chevy II in 1967. The company was beginning to downplay the… more»
Jan 15, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
25k Mile Survivor? 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s most successful automobiles, built from 1962 to 1979. The third generation arrived in 1968 and would be its most popular, especially from a performance perspective (the Nova SS is an often-cloned model)…. more»
Jan 2, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Nova
The 1960s and 1970s rear-wheel-drive Nova was one of Chevrolet’s most popular automobiles. It would receive its final redesign in 1975, to be replaced by the troubled front-wheel-drive Citation in 1980. For 1976, there was a luxury version of… more»
Dec 10, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
350-Equipped: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Sedan
Although many enthusiasts focus on the two-door variants of classic cars, some find a four-door more practical. If you’ve ever struggled to maneuver a small child into the back seat of the former, you’ll know how difficult it can… more»
Nov 29, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Real SS? 1971 Chevrolet Nova SS
It’s not easy to prove that a third-generation Chevy Nova is a real Super Sport or a clone. The VIN and cowl tag don’t have any telltale signs so it would take things like a build sheet or window… more»
Nov 20, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
523 HP “Project Nova”: 1968 Chevy II
Chevrolet’s second compact, the Chevy II, debuted in 1962 (the first was the Corvair). Over time, it would evolve into more than an economy car, especially when it came to the 1968 redesign. Before you knew it, you could… more»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
434 SBC + Tremec 5-Speed! 1962 Chevrolet Nova
I’ve long been a fan of the Chevrolet Nova, especially the third-generation cars, but the early models sort of have a charm all their own and when you run across one that’s been given all the right stuff there’s… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Well-Kept Compact: 1966 Chevrolet Nova
In 1962, Chevrolet offered not one but two compact cars: the unconventional Corvair (rear-mounted, air-cooled engine) and the conventional Chevy II/Nova (front-mounted, water-cooled engine). The Chevy II was launched in response to the success that Ford was having with… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Real SS? 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Having owned a ’73 Chevrolet Nova in my youth, I can really appreciate the durability of these cars and how easy the 350 is to work on and keep running well. But I sort of sneaked something in when… more»
Oct 1, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
21k Original Mile Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Nova
It is fair to say that we have seen our share of Chevrolet Novas over more than a decade at Barn Finds. Most have been SS versions with a V8 under the hood, but this 1966 model blows in… more»
Sep 21, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
California Drag Car: 1968 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation of the Chevy II/Nova was introduced in 1968 and it was an instant success. Production increased by more than 70% over 1967 and would continue to grow as the car evolved through 1974. The Nova was… more»
Sep 18, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Concours d’Lemons Contender: 1977 Chevrolet Nova
If you haven’t heard of the Concours d’Lemons, this arrival of this Nova onto these pages is a perfect time to get acquainted with this august event. Celebrating the absolute worst of the automotive world – deficient engineering, wretched… more»
Sep 14, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
ZZ3 345-hp Powerplant: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
Chevy treated the popular Nova compact to a sheet metal refresh in 1973, creating a bulkier-looking car in the process. A new body style was added for 1973-74, a 3-door hatchback, which turned out to be one of every… more»
Sep 7, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Rare 327/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Nova 400
Buyers in the know could order their new 1965 Nova 400 with a tasty drivetrain combination. That is the case with our feature car, which is 1-of-319 featuring the range-topping L74 version of the company’s iconic 327ci V8. The… more»
Aug 27, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Car Port Find: 1975 Chevrolet Nova
“Nuttin’ Fancy” would be one way to describe this 1975 Chevrolet Nova. OK, so it’s a Nova “Custom” but it was still a pretty basic, compact ride back in its day. But as with anything, what’s really common can… more»
