Rated at 375 horsepower, the optional 396-cubic-inch L78 V8 was the most potent engine available in a factory-built Nova.

Nova sales recovered in 1970, reaching 307,280 units, and the two-door sedan dominated the series with over 226,280 orders. The appetite for V8 engines skyrocketed this year, jumping from 88K orders ...

The 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS arrived at the height of the muscle era with a simple formula: a compact body, a big V8, and almost nothing that did not help it go quicker. It was not the flashiest car in ...

Keeping in mind the Chevrolet and Mopar performance vehicles have been on hiatus for a few years (save for the ’Vette), deviating from build directives by mixing and matching key ...

The Chevrolet Chevy II debuted for the 1962 model year as a Ford Falcon competitor. One of the suggested names for the Chevy II prior to production was the Chevy Nova, but that was rejected as it was ...

The Chevy II bowed for the 1962 model year as a direct competitor for the Ford Falcon. Among the names suggested for the new car was the Chevy Nova moniker, which lost out as it did not start with the ...

Over the years, Chevrolet has released some considerably iconic models in various body styles and segments, cementing itself as one of the big three American brands. Some of its more classic models ...

This 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS, powered by an L78 396 V8 and M22 4-speed manual, is a rare muscle car perfect for enthusiasts seeking classic performance and style.