CAR CULTURE
Nova and Chevy II: The Ultimate Street Legend
Introduced in 1962 as the top model in the Chevy II lineup, the Nova evolved from a sensible compact into one of the most feared "sleepers" of the muscle car era. While the Chevy II nameplate was dropped in 1969, the Nova name lived on as a performance icon until 1979.
The Nova SS models of the late ‘60s are true performance legends—beloved by street and drag racers alike for their lightweight bodies and heavy-hitting engines, ranging from the high-revving 350 small block to the massive 396 big block.
Take a walk back in time through our gallery of original Chevy II and Nova print advertisements. We have focused specifically on the golden era of the mid-1960s to the early '70s. These promotional photos and adverts provide a unique window into how Chevrolet marketed their legendary street racer to a generation obsessed with speed.
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