Third Generation Chevrolet Nova (1968–1974)

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Third Generation Chevrolet Nova for sale.

This is the Nova most people picture, a clean coupe on a 111-inch wheelbase that took big-block power. The 1968-70 SS 396 cars are the factory heavy hitters, and Yenko and COPO 427 Novas sit at the top of the market. After 1970 the muscle faded into stripe-and-wheel Rally packages, but the body stayed a builder favorite because almost any Chevy V8 bolts in.

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Third Generation Chevrolet Nova

1968–1974 · 2-door coupe / 3-door hatchback (1973-74) / 4-door sedan

This is the Nova most people picture, a clean coupe on a 111-inch wheelbase that took big-block power. The 1968-70 SS 396 cars are the factory heavy hitters, and Yenko and COPO 427 Novas sit at the top of the market. After 1970 the muscle faded into stripe-and-wheel Rally packages, but the body stayed a builder favorite because almost any Chevy V8 bolts in.

Key Engines

Inline-6 230 / 250 cu in · 140-155 hp
Small-block V8 307 / 327 / 350 cu in · 200-300 hp
Big-block V8 (SS 396) 396 / 402 cu in · 350-375 hp

Notable Trims

Nova SS SS 396 Yenko / COPO 427 Rally Nova

What to look for on a 1968–1974 Nova

  • Rear frame rails, floor pans, and trunk drop-offs rust
  • SS 396 and COPO authenticity, demand build sheet or documentation
  • Subframe bushing and front-end wear on hard-driven cars
  • Endless restomods, separate numbers-matching cars from rebuilds
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