Why did Chevy stop making the Nova?

Chevrolet marketing officials have complained that the Nova's design was outdated even when the first models were produced in 1984 and that the car is only offered in a four-door version. Daily business updates The latest coverage of business, markets and the economy, sent by email each weekday.

When did Chevrolet stop making the Nova?

The Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova is a small automobile manufactured by Chevrolet, and produced in five generations for the 1962 through 1979, and 1985 through 1988 model years. Nova was the top model in the Chevy II lineup through 1968.

Was Chevy Nova a good car?

That generation of Nova was arguably the best-looking compact on the market, and the SS version offered big V-8 engines that had real bite. The 1975-1979 Novas are pretty cool as well—they were good cars in an era when good cars were few and far between.

Are Chevy Novas rare?

Only 37 Chevy Nova Yenko SC 427s were ever built, and it is thought that fewer than ten survive today. One sold at the 2015 Mecum Kissimmee auction for $380,000. Hagerty Price Guide puts pricing for a #1 condition SC 427 at $480,000, if you can find one for sale.

Is Chevy remaking the Nova?

Since the model was actually a rebadged Toyota subcompact, that is a revival that shouldn't have taken place. However, a digital art label has decided to bring back the Nova of the Golden Era, namely the third-gen model.

Why The 1968-1974 Chevrolet Nova Is America's Favorite Compact Classic Car

Do they still make a Nova?

The last Chevy Nova left the assembly line on August 18, 1988. The nameplate hasn't been revived to this day and there are no rumors on that. However, one digital artist had a stab at creating a modern Chevy Nova that in all fairness, looks more like a Dodge from where we're standing.

Is a Chevelle a Chevy?

The Chevrolet Chevelle is a mid-sized automobile that was produced by Chevrolet in three generations for the 1964 through 1978 model years. Part of the General Motors (GM) A-body platform, the Chevelle was one of Chevrolet's most successful nameplates.

Did Yenko make a Nova?

The Arrival of the 1969 Yenko Nova

Chevrolet sold hundreds of thousands of Novas ever year, mainly as cheap, get-around transportation for people on a budget. By the end of the year, Yenko sold just 37 of his 427 conversions.

How many Yenko Novas are left?

Seven are known to exist today. Some magazines have even quoted Don Yenko as saying he probably shouldn't have built the '69 SYC 427 Super Novas. Well, he did.

What's the rarest muscle car?

Are Chevy Novas fast?

Awarded the title of the fastest Unlimited Class street car in America by Hot Rod magazine two years in a row, Larry Larson's '66 Nova can reach 209.1 mph in 6.95 seconds.

Why is a Nova called a Chevy 2?

Chevy management finally decided on “Chevy II,” because it started with a “C”—really. That's why the other name they liked didn't win the day—however, they decided to keep it for the top trim line for the Chevy II Series. That name was “Nova.” In other words, anyone who owned a Nova actually owned a Chevy II.

What is the most sought after Nova?

The 1966 Nova SS with 327/350 L79 engine is by far the most valuable, with an average price of $54,400 in #3 (Good) condition. Concours-condition examples are valued at $126,000.

Is the Nova a muscle car?

During its eighteen years of production, Chevy Nova went from a small affordable car to a legendary (still affordable) muscle car, offering a wide range of body styles, specs, and variations.

What does Yenko SC stand for?

The Yenko Super Camaro gets its name from Don Yenko, an American racecar driver from Pennsylvania. Yenko earned his stripes racing Corvettes in the United States, winning the Sports Car Club of America national driving championship four times, as well as competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

What is the rarest Yenko car?

There is a stunningly rare Yenko Camaro headed to the Mecum Auctions Kissimmee event in January 2021. Yenko Chevy of any model are exceedingly scarce, but to find one that is both a Yenko Camaro and a Double COPO car is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Did the Chevy Nova come with a 427?

The man built some of the most insane muscle cars to ever pound the Earth. The most lethal of those was the 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Nova. There were only 38 built, and each came with a 450-horsepower 427 cubic-inch V8 under the hood.

What happened to Don Yenko?

Yenko, along with his three passengers, died in March 1987 while bringing his Cessna 210 in for a landing near Charleston, West Virginia. The landing was hard, causing the aircraft to bounce and Yenko to lose control. It then hit a dirt bank, fell into a ravine and crashed. He was 59 years old.

What is a COPO Nova?

The COPO 9738 Nova SS marked the very first factory Chevrolet car that linked a mechanical-lifter big-block V-8 to an automatic transmission. In no time at all, they were known as "Mystery Novas." Not too many knew anything about them.

Is the 2021 Chevelle real?

Unfortunately, that 2003 concept never went into production. Now Chevrolet is making a new Chevelle Concept car to be introduced to the world in 2021.

What car is Chevy bringing back?

Chevrolet COPO Camaro Brings Back the Big Block for 2022.

What does SS mean on a car?

Super Sport, or SS, is the signature performance option package offered by Chevrolet on a limited number of its vehicles. All SS models come with distinctive "SS" markings on their exterior.