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Chevrolet Nova - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Chevrolet Nova or Chevy II was an American compact car introduced by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors in 1962. The Nova was of unibody construction, was powered by an OHV inline four- or six-cylinder engine, and was initially available in two-door and four-door sedan configurations as well as convertible and station wagon versions. Although the Nova was not originally available with a V8 option, the engine bay was perfectly proportioned for one. It wasn't long before Chevrolet V8s were offered as dealer-installed options (between 1962 and 1963), up to and including the fuel-injected version available on the Corvette. An extensive restyle came in 1968, when the station wagon was discontinued. This body style continued (with minor revisions) through 1974. One noted change was the front subframe assembly - as opposed to FoMoCo, Mopar, and AMC where the entire front suspension was integrated with the bodyshell, a separate subframe housing the powertrain and front suspension (similar to GM full sized vehicles) replaced the earlier style. Although the front subframe design was a Chevy II exclusive design, the introduction of the Chevrolet Camaro a year earlier was the first to incorporate such a design; the one-year delay for the redesigned Chevy II was pushed a year back to 1968 instead of 1967.

NovaResource.com - Chevrolet Nova History
The popular Chevrolet Nova was introduced as the Chevy II in 1961 as a 1962 model. It offered buyers a third choice in terms of size, standing between the (then) compact Corvair and the full size Chevrolet. The plans for the Chevy II began in December of 1959 with the code name H-35. The Chevy II was designed as a relatively plain intermediate "economy" car powered by four and six cylinder engines, to steal sales away from the popular Ford Falcon. Production began in August of 1961 and as the Chevy II gradually became available with many engine, trim, and convenience options, it joined in the performance ranks of the mid-60's as an inexpensive musclecar. The 153-ci 4-cyl and the 194-ci 6-cyl were all new engines when the Nova debuted on September 29, 1961. It was the first car to offer a Chevrolet 4-cylinder engine since 1928. A Super Sport option (RPO-Z03) first became available on the Chevy II Nova 400 line in 1963. This was the only year that Chevrolet built a "drop-top" Nova SS because it discontinued the convertible body style on Novas in 1964. With the introduction of the factory-installed, 195 and 220 horsepower 283 small blocks (L32 and L77) in 1964, the 2,500 pound Nova began taking on the image of a real musclecar. The Nova was the willing recipient of an even larger infusion of horsepower in 1965. The 327 was deemed as an acceptable means of motivation for the Nova and was added to the option list.

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The Chevrolet Nova SS represented Chevrolet's entry into the compact budget muscle car battle. The Nova SS began life in 1962 as the meek Chevy II but was soon made into a legitamate giant killer in 1964 with the availablity of its first V8. It would soon adopt all the engines available in the Camaro including the mighty 375bhp 396 V8.

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View an updated list of 1966 Chevrolet Nova recalls. Why drive a hazard when you can get it fixed for free? From collapsing tailgates, to wheels falling off, to engine fires, the list of needless risks goes on and on. The amount and severity of 1966 Chevrolet Nova recalls can also give a clue about overall quality. You can never be sure of how well a car will protect you until it gets crash tested. Search the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 1966 Chevrolet Nova crash test results for all sub-models. Results for 1966 Chevrolet Nova front and side crashes - the first and second most common types of crashes - are available for every sub-model.

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The Chevy Nova legend lives on in countless marketing textbooks, is repeated in numerous business seminars, and is a staple of newspaper and magazine columnists who need a pithy example of human folly.

Musclecarclub.com - Chevrolet Nova SS - History
Introduction: The Chevrolet Nova SS represented Chevrolet's entry into the compact budget muscle car battle. The Nova SS began life in 1962 as the meek Chevy II but was soon made into a legitamate giant killer in 1964 with the availablity of its first V8. It would soon adopt all the engines available in the Camaro including the mighty 375bhp 396 V8. Comments: The Chevrolet Chevy II was introduced in 1962 as a budget vehicle with a more conventional front engine, rear drive layout than the unusual Chevrolet Corvair. The Chevrolet Nova was the more upscale trim of the Chevy II. The first engines were definitely not sporty, a weak 194 I6 with 120 bhp. Comments: The performance image was added in 1963 with the addition of the Super Sport package on the Chevrolet Nova. Strictly an appearance package, the SS option added special trim and wheel covers, bucket seats, instrumentation, and a deluxe steering wheel, all for the bargin price of just $161.

The Volokh Conspiracy - Chevy Nova myth?
If Mexicans were going to associate anything with the Chevrolet Nova based on its name, it would probably be this gasoline. In any case, if Mexicans had no compunctions about filling the tanks of their cars with a type of gasoline whose name advertised that it "didn't go," why would they reject a similarly-named automobile?

Chevrolet Nova Internet Source Nova History
Chevrolet Chevy II Nova 400 The 1963 models came out with minor trim changes, some very minor mechanical changes, but with a new addition: the Chevy II Nova SS. All models used the available engines from 1962. Chevrolet Chevy II Nova In 1964, the Nova SS was dropped, in anticipation on the arrival of the new, larger Chevelle SS, but public demand caused a mid-year return of the Nova SS. 2 new engines was available in 1964 - the 283 V8 (the first year for a V8), and the 230 inline six. Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 1967 was the year the L-79 option was dropped, so the sales would not be stolen from the newly-introduced Camaro. A new grille and side trim were the most visible change. Dual-pot braking system became standard, disc brakes became an available option.

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