A factory L79-powered 1966 Chevy II Nova SS with documented history, numbers-matching drivetrain, and a concours rotisserie restoration is listed for sale.

For the 1966 model year, the Chevy Nova received an extensive restyling and the L79 small-block V8 with 5.4 liters on deck and a 585-cfm carburetor for good measure. Forged internals, a high-lift ...

1966 was the first year of the second-generation Nova. Total production tallied 172,485 examples of the breed, of which only a handful survive without corrosion problems or aftermarket modifications.

The Chevy II may be a small and relatively unassuming car, especially when compared to other General Motors muscle cars from the 1960s, but this two-door family sedan was surprisingly fast in certain ...

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Introduced in 1962 model year, the Chevy Nova was initially known as the Chevy II. The Nova moniker was among the top finalists for the car’s name, but lost out as it did not start with the letter “C.