The original Chevy II was of unibody construction, powered by an OHV inline four or six-cylinder engine (and V8s later), and available in two- and four-door sedan configurations as well as convertible and station wagon versions. High-resolution desktop and mobile images are available below. The Chevrolet Nova, or Chevy II, was an American compact car introduced by General Motors in 1962. This week, we’ve made a shot of the Nova SS on the Barrett-Jackson auction block into a wallpaper download. Search by price, view certified pre-owned Novas, filter by color and much more. Check the carfax, find a low miles Nova, view Nova photos and interior/exterior features. It makes it distinctive but not outlandish. The Hunter Green is an upgrade that sets the right tone for the car. Plus, there have been cool upgrades everywhere from the two-tone paint to the V8 power to make this a great hardtop cruiser that also still keeps its eye on vintage style. The car is finished in a champagne color custom-formulated by Chip Foose, and North Carolina’s Hot Rod Interiors by Chuck is responsible for the amber leather on the inside. The Nova started out as a car that Chevrolet needed to compete against the new compact-car wars that was heating up. Here are the top Chevrolet Nova listings for sale ASAP. This 1966 Chevrolet Nova Chevy II a real-deal Super Sport. Goodyear Eagle tires are wrapped around a set of color-matched 18-inch Bose wheels.
The power plant is backed by a TREMEC six-speed manual transmission.Īdditionally, the car includes a front suspension by Detroit Speed, a custom composite-spring rear suspension, and a custom Wilwood brake system. His performance prowess extends off the racetrack as well, as exemplified by the specs of this custom Nova designed by Wallace and built by Ambition Road in Troutman, North Carolina.Īmong the car’s highlights is a fuel-injected, 6.2L LS3* V-8 engine making 538 horsepower.
And with a solid rumble from the enhanced small block, you know the full. Like most other urban legends, there is some element of truth in the story (' no va ' indeed means 'it doesn't go'), enough truth to keep the story alive.
Wallace won the 1989 NASCAR Cup Series championship in a Pontiac and is one of the winningest drivers in series history. 1972 Chevrolet Nova 36,995 Engine 350 V8 Miles 1,684 This 1972 Chevrolet Nova is not only a cool Yenko SS tribute, but it also has a well-done color package inside and out. The story of the Chevy Nova is a classic example of an urban legend, a story that is told and retold so often that it is believed to be true even though it isn't. Among the vehicles that didn’t quite crack the top 10 was a 1966 Chevy Nova SS owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace.