Chevrolet Nova

Carport Find: 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS

The Nova (aka Chevy II) was one of Chevy’s most popular cars in the 1960s and 1970s. 1973 models would give the nameplate its second-highest production year-to-date since its launch a dozen years earlier. The SS (or Super Sport)… more»

327/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova

For many years, this 1968 Chevy II Nova’s owner utilized his position as a new car salesman to buy interesting vehicles that their owners traded at his dealership. He aimed to treat these cars to some restoration work as… more»

One-Owner 1970 Chevrolet Nova

Though popular from its 1962 introduction, the Chevy II (later Nova) would come of its own during the third generation (1968-74). Those editions would see more than two million copies built and sold over seven years, including 120,000 Super… more»

35k Miles? 1979 Chevrolet Nova Survivor

1979 marked the end of the line for the fifth-generation Chevrolet Nova, and it was also the final year that the Nova was produced as a rear-wheel-drive automobile.  Even though it was the last year for its generation, Chevy… more»

408 V8 Sleeper! 1970 Chevrolet Nova

If you pulled up next to this Nova at a traffic light, you might not give it a second look. After all, it has four doors, dog dish hub caps, and the paint is faded. But a closer look… more»

500hp! 1969 Chevrolet Nova

For the buyer of this 1969 Chevrolet Nova, the finish line is in sight for this build. The owner has completed all of the hard work, including slotting a stove-hot big-block V8 under the hood. Some minor panel preparation… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Nova

If you search online for a 1969-72 Chevy Nova for sale, SS models and clones of the same pop up the most often. Less seen are the “regular” Nova with six-cylinder or small V8 engines. They represented 93% of… more»

Former Electric Vehicle? 42k Mile 1972 Chevrolet Nova

This ’72 Chevy Nova is a two-owner car, and the first family had it for 45 years. It’s been treated to a frame-on restoration and upgraded from stock, having once spent time as an EV (electric vehicle; we don’t… more»

Low Mile Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet Nova

While this 1974 Chevrolet Nova’s owner has made some changes to improve its performance and comfort, he has done so with care and forward vision. He has retained all of the original components, which would allow the buyer to… more»

396/4-Speed Equipped 1971 Chevrolet Nova!

The Chevy Nova would celebrate its 10th year of production in 1971, although it turned out to be an off-year in terms of sales. Perhaps the new Plymouth Duster took some wind out of its sail as that car… more»

Stunning Restoration: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396

Sometimes a classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it will have me shaking my head. This 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 is one such car. The owner treated it to a comprehensive restoration… more»

SS Disguise? 1970 Chevrolet Nova

At first glance, this ’70 Nova has something of a Super Sport look to it, from the blacked-out grille and raised ornaments on the hood to the wood-grain steering wheel and 4-speed shifter. And, yet, when you open the… more»

383 Stroker: 1966 Chevrolet Nova

If you looked up the word “sleeper” in the dictionary, it would be no surprise to find a photo of this 1966 Chevrolet Nova next to it. Apart from the Rally wheels, there nothing to indicate what secrets this… more»

HiPo 327/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS L79

We all dream of striking gold with a barn find, and the owner of this 1966 Nova SS has managed to do that. It is an essentially complete car that would make a fantastic restoration project. Making it something… more»

17k Genuine Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396

I’m sure that I’m not alone in wishing that it were possible to travel back in time. That would give us the chance to witness firsthand some of the most important events in World history. It would also allow… more»

Solid Runner: 1970 Chevrolet Nova

The 1970 model year would be one of the Chevy Nova’s most successful as more than 307,000 copies rolled off the assembly line. Which was especially good given that Plymouth introduced its sporty Duster fastback that year. This 2-door… more»

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