There were no color choices; all 1988 Chevrolet Nova Twin-Cams wore black metallic paint with a grey interior; and there was no hatchback version offered. A Cabriolet padded vinyl top was available for Nova coupes. This was the last year that Chevy II would be used as the nameplate, and the first year of the third generation of the line. Today, only seven units are registered and known to exist. Finished in Magnetic Black over a black leather and suede interior, this Nissan 370 was dealer-maintained until 2019 and is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. Their Super Sports, "SS" counterparts were both coupés and 4-door sedans, the latter of which was unheard of in the US prior to the introduction of the 1994 Impala SS. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. The 'Learning Bureaucracy': New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. GM Heritage Center Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chevrolet_Chevy_II_/_Nova&oldid=1023393274, Motor vehicles manufactured in the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 54–55 in (1,372–1,397 mm) depending on body style, This page was last edited on 16 May 2021, at 04:36. ENGINES In 1968, the new 307 was the Nova's base V-8; the 283 was phased out in 1967. The twin-cam produced 110 hp (82 kW), 36 more than its single-cam sibling. It’s listed on Craigslist at $4,800 or they’ll consider a trade for a 4-wheel drive tractor. The 1966 "Chevy II SS" badges were replaced with "Nova SS" emblems for the '67s. All other engines were carried over including the seldom-ordered four-cylinder which was in its final year. There are 105 1968 chevy nova for sale on Etsy, and they cost $22.78 on average. A sporty model, the Sport Deluxe (or "SD"), was equivalent to the US-market Nova SS, and it also featured bucket seats, deluxe exterior trim, and special badging. The Rally kit included black or white stripes that ran the length of the car and around the back, a Rally Nova sticker on the driver's side of the hood, 6-slot Rally wheels, multi-leaf rear springs, and a "sport" body colored driver's side mirror that was adjustable from the interior. Like regular versions of the 1976 Nova, the Concours came in three body styles: coupe, hatchback coupe, and four-door sedan. Equipment includes air conditioning, power disc brakes, and power windows. "We worked night and day on that car, and it didn't take very long to run it through our shop because we had a deadline." The Acadian line was now down to six models; 7,366 Acadians were sold in 1966. Strato-bucket front seats were included, but a tachometer cost extra. Hot Rod May 1968 Chevy II 396 Engine Introduction (Nova related information excerpted pages 76-78) 1985 model Nice, huh? Though the Nova 400 and Nova SS were technically upgraded trim lines under the Chevy II nameplate, The Nova models had consistently outsold their more stripped down counterparts. Email alerts available. Approximately 177 Central Office Production Order (COPO) Novas were ordered, with 175 converted by Yenko Chevrolet. McCahill put it this w­ay: "The four wasn't the smoothest four I have ever driven, but it had nice response and will probably still be running long after Castro shaves his beard off." Although detailed, these do not feature opening doors or trunk. (see right), Consumer Reports described the six-cylinder Chevy II as an "ultra-sensible, conventional car with outstanding interior space," but also reported "higher than average" interior noise levels. [6] It featured special emblems, instrument package, wheel covers, side moldings, bucket seats, and floor shifter, and was available only on the 400 series sport coupe and convertible. It took time to slowly change the branding from the Chevy II Nova in 1968 to the Chevrolet Chevy Nova in 1969 to the 1970 Chevrolet Nova. For 1974, the Chevrolet Nova got larger parking lights and new bow-tie grille emblems, as well as modified bumpers that added two inches to the length and helped cushion minor impacts. Nova's only engine was again a 74-horsepower 1.6-liter four designed by Toyota, mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic. The four, meanwhile, took 20 seconds to make it from 0 to 60 mph. Finished in champagne over a black MB-Tex interior, this R107 450SL is now offered with a clear Indiana title in the seller's name. Upon introduction of the downsized GM A-body (later G-body) mid-size cars in 1978, the X-body and downsized A-platform had similar exterior dimensions. 1966 Chevy IIs introduced an extensive sharp-edged restyle based in part on the Super Nova concept car. Cadillac, MI. They also offered the '75 as the "Nova Pro Stock", featuring a large hood scoop and custom wheels. 6 vehicles matched Now showing page 1 of 1. We are your Chevy Nova Experts. $159.99. $79.99 $61.99. 1968 Chevy Nova $18,000 (sdo > Fallbrook) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. However, it can also be made to fit other Slash setups, or other R/C vehicle platforms with the same wheelbase and body mounting system as the Slash. 39. Sidemarker lights were not mandatory and changed much during the production run, from being deleted, to leaving a small chrome plate, to the same light as in the American cars. The 90 hp (67 kW) 153 cu in (2.51 L) inline-four engine was only offered in the base Chevy II 100 series models. The ride is soft and pleasing, but not seasick-soft with the constant pitching and rolling that some cars have." Coupes, including the hatchback, had fixed side windows (or optional flip-out windows - the first for a GM vehicle later optioned throughout the 1980s with its light duty trucks (S10, Astro/Safari, and GMT400 trucks to the K2XX series) and vertical vents on the B-pillar. That was $173 more than the six-cylinder base-model two-door hatchback. For 1963, the Chevy II Nova Super Sport was released, under RPO Z03. The side marker and taillight lenses for the 1970 Nova were wider and positioned slightly differently. $1. Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is excited to present an amazing 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS, featuring a fast rebuilt 427 CI engine with about 2500 miles on it. Pontiac's final GTO of this era was based on a facelifted 1974 Ventura coupe, itself based on the Nova, but fitted with a shaker hood scoop from the Trans Am. Swing-out quarter windows could be ordered for the coupe. "Now it's beautiful," said the brochure of Nova's all-new sheet metal, "refined along the lines of elegant European sedans." The 1968 Chevy II Nova is in the third generation (1968-1974) of Chevrolet’s Chevy II Nova lineup. NEW: Just added. This Nova is a March 1968 Build very few were Came down the line with 327, 1968 Chevrolet Nova has all original rust free sheet metal car except hood. Universal Pro-Series Seats. Los progresos que e echo en la restauración del Nova 1971 A 327 cu in (5.4 l) V8 was available with up to 300 hp (220 kW), suddenly putting Nova SS performance practically on a par with the GTO, 4-4-2, and 271 bhp Mustang 289s-at least in straight-line acceleration. The U.S built Pontiac Tempest, which started production in 1961 was not available initially to the Canadian buyer – import duties would have made it too expensive to compete in the thrifty Canadian compact market. With no documentation proving it, the legend of a dealer installed V8 engine being in a 1962 or 1963 model year Chevy II is a myth. The 'Spirit of America' Nova was introduced in 1974. The two-speed Powerglide was still the only fully-automatic transmission available with most engines, as the more desirable three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic was only available with the largest V8 engines. The lineup again started with Chevy II 100 and Chevy II Nova 400 models. The station wagon and hardtop sport coupe were discontinued, the former in line with an industry trend which left AMC the only American maker of compact station wagons until Chrysler rejoined the market in 1976 (the 1966–70 Ford Falcon wagon was actually midsize, using a bodyshell identical to the Fairlane wagon's). A one owner, 1,053 mile, special ordered 1 of a kind COPO Nova. From 1985-1988 the Nova name would be applied to a NUMMI-manufactured Chevrolet compact car based on the Toyota Sprinter. Chevrolet Nova; Chevrolet Nova SS; 1975 - 1979. $54,000. Model specific subject matter experts, classified ads and more. "Slow sales," however, meant slow by Chevy standards, for the Nova sold about as well as the Corolla, and buyers would find that their discounted Nova in turn had a lower resale value than the equivalent Toyota, a pattern that would persist for GM-branded NUMMI cars. After testing the 1976 Chevrolet Nova, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department placed the largest order for compact police cars ever seen in the U.S. 394 likes. The rear of the Concours also got new triple unit taillamps reminiscent of the Caprice. See more ideas about chevy nova, chevy, chevrolet nova. The 1970 Nova was basically a carryover from 1969. 1968 - 1972 Chevy Camaro, Nova, Firebird 10 bolt rear end carrier $100 (East Mesa) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. The mid-1980s Nova made no attempt to recapture the former "Muscle" glory that it once had, with the Twin Cam performance variant appearing only in the final year of the nameplate after Toyota had already moved on to the next generation of the platform.