Do you recall the GM Nova program?

Posted by: @david-vandermeer

My ‘76 runs great with the 4 barrel carb 350 with posi rear and F41 suspension. I’ve had it 20 years now.

 

  Thanks for posting it!!

Both the earlier design and the following Nova style looked excellent especially when they were equipped with a strong V-8. I have a 1/18 car of each type.

I had heard the old story that the Nova didn't sell as well in Central/South America because the name "no va" meant "no go" in Spanish !

Posted by: @mikedetorrice

Both the earlier design and the following Nova style looked excellent especially when they were equipped with a strong V-8. I have a 1/18 car of each type.

I had heard the old story that the Nova didn't sell as well in Central/South America because the name "no va" meant "no go" in Spanish !

Yes Mike, I heard that very same thing.

@jack-dodds. I understand completely and agree. But, the original GTO, for several years, was little more than a dressed-up LeMans. In some ways, this '74 is true to its roots! 🤗

Posted by: @jkuvakas

@jack-dodds. I understand completely and agree. But, the original GTO, for several years, was little more than a dressed-up LeMans. In some ways, this '74 is true to its roots! 🤗

I guess that's true JK but to my eye it's a major visual step down from the very aggressive looking Goats of the late 60s.

Back to the earlier topic....here's my fave Nova...the '67.

@jack-dodds The '67's are my favorites as well. And some of the resto-rods made from them are positively worshipable!

I also thought GM nailed it on the '67s, some of the best-looking cars from the General that year. 

Posted by: @jkuvakas

I also thought GM nailed it on the '67s, some of the best-looking cars from the General that year. 

Yep. Simplistic design, really; somewhat boxy but pleasing to the eye.