Photo: Craigslist
The 1976 Chevrolet Nova production increased significantly from the previous year, reaching 334K units after a disappointing drop to 272K.
However, the Super Sport output reached one of the lowest levels since its introduction in 1963. Chevrolet produced only 7,416 Nova SS units, down from 9K examples a year before and significantly lower compared to the 21,419-unit figure in 1974.
The best year for the Super Sport was the introductory year, as Chevrolet produced 42,432 units in 1963.
The Nova SS in these photos is one of the few remaining examples still having a chance to return to the road.
The car looks frightening, and it has certainly been sleeping under the clear sky for decades. The body exhibits the typical damage, and I believe whoever purchases the Nova SS will spend most of the restoration time doing the bodywork.
While it's unclear how many parts are missing, the interior looks good and is filled with extras. The owner says on Craigslist that the vehicle comes with a full set of GM Rally wheels. The engine under the hood is a 350 V8, but its condition is unknown, so it's impossible to tell if it starts and runs.
Most Novas produced in 1976 rolled off the assembly lines with a six-cylinder engine under the hood. The V8 configuration accounted for over 131,000 units.
The photos indicate that bringing this Nova SS back to the road isn't an easy mission, but the more concerning part is the lack of information. It's unclear how original the vehicle continues to be, whether the engine starts, and how many parts are missing. The metal looks concerning, too, so your best option is to check out the car in person or order a third-party inspection.
The best part about this Nova SS is the selling price, though the mysterious bits raise questions about whether it's a fair expectation. The owner is willing to let the vehicle go for $2,500, and interested buyers can see it live in Greencastle, close to Hagerstown.
Considering its condition, it's safe to assume you'll need a trailer to take it home.
The 1976 Nova was one of the last model years when Chevrolet's car sold like hotcakes, as the numbers then jumped to 365K units before embarking on a rapid descent. The 1978 model year witnessed a drop to 288K cars before the sales collapsed to 97,721 units. With the Super Sport no longer around to boost the performance appetite, the Nova became a redundant model, with Chevrolet making the obvious call and dropping the series altogether.
The Nova returned to the automotive world in 1975 as a subcompact, though the new car had little in common with the original model everybody loved.
The best year for the Super Sport was the introductory year, as Chevrolet produced 42,432 units in 1963.
The Nova SS in these photos is one of the few remaining examples still having a chance to return to the road.
The car looks frightening, and it has certainly been sleeping under the clear sky for decades. The body exhibits the typical damage, and I believe whoever purchases the Nova SS will spend most of the restoration time doing the bodywork.
While it's unclear how many parts are missing, the interior looks good and is filled with extras. The owner says on Craigslist that the vehicle comes with a full set of GM Rally wheels. The engine under the hood is a 350 V8, but its condition is unknown, so it's impossible to tell if it starts and runs.
Most Novas produced in 1976 rolled off the assembly lines with a six-cylinder engine under the hood. The V8 configuration accounted for over 131,000 units.
The photos indicate that bringing this Nova SS back to the road isn't an easy mission, but the more concerning part is the lack of information. It's unclear how original the vehicle continues to be, whether the engine starts, and how many parts are missing. The metal looks concerning, too, so your best option is to check out the car in person or order a third-party inspection.
The best part about this Nova SS is the selling price, though the mysterious bits raise questions about whether it's a fair expectation. The owner is willing to let the vehicle go for $2,500, and interested buyers can see it live in Greencastle, close to Hagerstown.
Considering its condition, it's safe to assume you'll need a trailer to take it home.
The 1976 Nova was one of the last model years when Chevrolet's car sold like hotcakes, as the numbers then jumped to 365K units before embarking on a rapid descent. The 1978 model year witnessed a drop to 288K cars before the sales collapsed to 97,721 units. With the Super Sport no longer around to boost the performance appetite, the Nova became a redundant model, with Chevrolet making the obvious call and dropping the series altogether.
The Nova returned to the automotive world in 1975 as a subcompact, though the new car had little in common with the original model everybody loved.
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