Across eighteen model years, from 1962 to 1979, Chevrolet built 4,698,781 Novas, a number so massive it cemented the nameplate as one of the most successful compacts in American automotive history.

The 1973 model year witnessed the introduction of a facelift for the Nova lineup, and the most striking changes were the new front and rear bumpers. Their massive design wasn't Chevrolet's choice but ...

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The 1972 Chevrolet Nova and the 1972 Ford Maverick were born into the same compact-car arms race, aimed at buyers who wanted basic transportation with a hint of muscle. Half a century later, both have ...