68 nova2/11/2024 ![]() The F-Body Camaro and Firebird had a similar unit. It added immense support for a large engine, but made the overall car much lighter that a full body-on-frame design. ![]() This large piece continued under the floor somewhat, as it had to be bolted to the main body. One thing that was especially well-designed about the Nova was that it had a subframe up front, but was unibody from, say, the bulkhead/firewall on back. There was no wagon or convertible Nova during this time. These Novas were sold as coupes or 4-doors. Of course, bucket seats were available all along. I would not call them luxury cars during these years, but you could opt out of the vinyl floor and flat front bench seat with the LN Package in 1973. This foundation made it possible to build a Nova as anything from a nurse’s car to a dragster. These cars were built during the heyday of muscle cars, and the Nova undoubtedly benefitted from some of that technology. And the test of time has proven that they still work. GM took their best, proven build ideas at the time and made them work, skipping on some of the frills. Maybe that’s what makes the Nova so special. But wait… is that a tiny tach I see, resting where the clock should be? Recirculating ball steering, drum brakes (Discs were optional), blah sedan styling (window frames remained after the glass was rolled down), and spartan interiors and gauge clusters made up this car for the most part. So what’s so unique about a Nova? Well, really, practically nothing at all. Those other cars have their own followers, and deserve separate posts. ![]() But I’d like to focus on what I would have had in my high school years, the ones made from 1968-1974, which are now known as the 3rd Generation Nova. The Chevy II/Nova line started in 1962 and went to 1979, and again from 1985 to 1988. They were thinking “small and economical” for my first car, but looking back in hindsight (as we all do), the long-term costs of a Chevy Nova would have been far less. My well-meaning parents helped me get a 1972 Vega in 1973, before the self-destructive properties of that model became so awfully and costly apparent. But this is the car I should have bought back in high school. Not for children under 3 years.There are cars we could have bought. Warning: Choking Hazard - Small parts may be generated. Please note that stock photography has been used in this listing. Hot Wheels Flying Customs vehicles make great gifts for collectors, car enthusiasts and kids aged 3 years and older.With so many epic rides to choose from, fans can pick their favourites to inspire iconic push-around play or create a display-worthy collection.Measures around 7.5 cm (2.75 inches) in length..This 1:64 scale '68 Nova features realistic details and cool, retro-style packaging.Fans and collectors can experience rides of the past with this throwback-inspired collection featuring authentic decos and collectible castings..Introducing Hot Wheels Flying Customs vehicles, inspired by the Hot Wheels heritage of speed, power, performance and fun!.(Each sold separately, subject to availability.) With so many epic rides to choose from, kids an collectors can pick their favorites to inspire throwback fun or create a display-worthy collection. Now kids and collectors can experience fan-favorite rides of the past with the Hot Wheels Flying Customs™ vehicles collection! Inspired by the Hot Wheels heritage of speed, power, performance and fun, these 1:64 scale throwback vehicles trace back decades of Hot Wheels history with cool, retro-style packaging and collectible castings. Hot Wheels evolved from a line of 16 die-cast cars into a global lifestyle brand dedicated to fast action and over-the-top, epic stunts. Hot Wheels has been challenging the limits since 1968, passionately creating the coolest and craziest toy cars and tracks for non-stop fun.
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