Chevrolet Nova
Every Chevrolet Nova generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1962–1988 4 generations · 12 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 74 → 295 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 4 Graded 4 Rare/Common
All 4 Chevrolet Nova Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
Chevy's Nova Twin-Cam was a stealth limited edition — a 29% price hike over the base car, locked to one black-on-gray color combo, no hatchback allowed, and only about 3,300 ever built.
LA Sheriffs tested the 1976 Nova, then placed the largest compact police car order in U.S. history.
The 1968 redesign stretched the "compact" Nova onto a 111-inch wheelbase — just one inch shorter than the mid-size Chevelle coupe it was supposed to sit well below.
Nova was nearly the car's name from day one in 1962 — it lost out only because Chevrolet wanted every model name to start with "C," then spent seven years as just the top trim before taking over in 1969.
Collectors Who Spotted the Chevrolet Nova
No member has published a public street spot of the Chevrolet Nova yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Chevrolet Nova Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova (1985–1988) | 1985–1988 | Common | 1.6L I4 | 74 hp · 86 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Nova fourth generation (1975–1979)X-body | 1975–1979 | Rare | 4.1L I6 | — | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Nova third generation (1968–1974) | 1968–1974 | Rare | 5.7L V8 | 295 hp · 380 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Chevy II / Nova first generation (1962–1965) | 1962–1965 | Rare | 4.6L V8 | 195 hp · 285 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Chevrolet Nova on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.