For the 1966 model year, the Chevy Nova received an extensive restyling and the L79 small-block V8 with 5.4 liters on deck and a 585-cfm carburetor for good measure. Forged internals, a high-lift ...
The 1969 Nova SS 396 still hits a nerve with muscle car fans who value raw power in a compact shell. Collectors now track its ...
In the 1970s, back home in Kelowna, B.C., I had fantasies of becoming a race car driver. My cherry red ‘69 Dodge Charger was too fast for my own good, and speeding tickets were a regular expense. I ...
These days, we're told a car should be as predictable as possible; it should only do what we're telling it to and not have any ideas of its own. Cars are soulless machines that don't live and breathe.
Talk to a car guy about bolt-ons and he'll know you're not referring to pectoral improvements for the female of the species. When it comes to parts, it's been a long-raging debate what's better: ...
The '62-67 Novas have a bad reputation when it comes to handling in stock form. As an inexpensive, entry-level car, maximum lateral g-forces were not a priority for the development engineers. Plus, ...
You could call Emory Johnson the master of finding the best in a tough situation. We could go on with a list of reasons but one sums it up perfectly: his Nova. Emory's not shy about his modest ...
MCN is sad to report that Nova Racing boss Graham Dyson has died after a short illness. Nova Racing build gearboxes for many of the top British and World Superbike teams, as well as supplying dozens ...