![]() ![]() The horsepower for the 396 did not change, however, and was either 350 or 375 depending on which version was chosen.Īs for other power options, the Nova SS came standard with a 350 CID V8 rated at 300 horsepower. Far more changes would be coming for the car (and all cars) in the coming years to account for increasingly strict emissions standards. The 396 CID V8 that had been available as the highest performance option in the Nova SS the year before had been modified into a 402 CID engine to account for new emissions standards. The changes to the car mentioned above in the highlights section are just about the only changes made to the car in the carryover year. Using sales numbers as an indicator, it seems the company had the right idea. ![]() The car had barely changed from those 1968 models, and Chevy would choose to leave the cars alone for 1970, as well. Since the third-generation Novas had been introduced in 1968, year-to-year sales had grown every year, so Chevy had little reason to mess with success – so they didn’t. But they were back with a vengeance by the time the next decade rolled around. The automatic transmission was relatively a sure bet to be there, but don’t count it for free… there was a manual three-speed tranny that could cost less.The Nova/Chevy II was a huge seller when it was first released back in 1962, but then sales went into decline in the mid-1960s.The AM radio was one step above… no radio.(Possibly) the side body molding may not have been standard.The air condition was not standard, hence…an option.The 307 V8 was an engine upgrade (three actually).The options we mentioned on the feature car we spotted were:. ![]() It was offered with a 4 cylinder engine for several years. The Chevy II was designed to be very economical.We no longer allow Ron to write with the TV on here at the office.) ( Editor’s Note: I don’t think “Gilligan’s Island” has ever been used for a Chevy II engine debate. Which was faster when installed in the 1970 Nova? Ginger or Mary Ann? Both hot. Hotly debated for years is the civil war between the hot new 350 LT1 borrowed from the Corvette and Camaro Z28 verses the 396 big block.The top of the food chain power wise in 1970 Nova was the 375HP 396-V8 (which was actually 402 cubic inches).What does this have to do with the Nova? Rumor was that half way through the model year Chevrolet conveniently cut the high horse 327 from the Nova menu to boost sales of the new Camaro. Chevrolet was late to the game AGAIN in 1967 with the introduction of the Camaro to attempt to regain sales stolen by the Ford Mustang since 1964.Goodbye last year’s station wagon, hard top, and convertible. 1968 was a great seller for the Chevrolet Nova despite several options no longer available.The Nova was only built in two places: Norwood, Ohio and Willow Run, Michigan.1968 was the last year to have both “Chevy II” and “Nova” emblems.The third generation for the Chevrolet Nova began in 1968. The Chevy II was introduced in 1962 to compete for the Ford Falcon buyers.Unfortunately, it isn’t ours but an interesting car nonetheless. ( Editor’s Note: See?) This is the perfect chassis for an incognito money taker. If this bursting star was in the Junkyard Life shop, my vote would be to yank the 307, add a fat rat motor, but keep the 307 emblems and the hubcaps. He really likes hubcaps to an unhealthy degree) ( Editor’s Note: We have suggested therapy to Junkyard Life staff member Ron Kidd. ![]() I also found them in the car under the removed back seat. I may not have known that detail up front, but the owner told me he has the entire set of hubcaps. Although an option for the Nova in 1970, this example came with 14-inch wheels with a “Chevrolet Motor Division” hubcap outlined in the center. The only exception to my previous “What you see is what you get” is the Chevrolet Rally wheels. Trim tag has details on the 1970 Chevy Nova.Ĭomplete set of original 14-inch hub caps found inside Chevy Nova. ![]()
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