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nova Archive
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Vintage Review: Chevrolet Nova 9C1 – “Super Nova”
Posted on February 7, 2020 | 34 CommentsLast week Paul posted an article about the Chevrolet Nova and the Ford Granada. The article focused on how the hot selling Granada handily beat the Nova in the luxury […] - 
			
CC Capsule: 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova – The Junior Faculty Special
Posted on November 21, 2019 | 50 CommentsImagine, if you will, it’s September 1966. You’ve accomplished what no one in your family had done before. Just a few short months ago, you earned your Ph.D., and with […] - 
			
Automotive History: 1985 Chevrolet CorNova – Lessons Not Learned
Posted on March 15, 2017 | 98 Comments(first posted 8/19/2011) We often take General Motors to task in this space for its failure to learn from its mistakes. But today’s tale involves the opposite problem for GM […] - 
			
Automotive Histories: What’s In A Borrowed Name?
Posted on March 3, 2015 | 45 CommentsDuring the 1970s, Holden had three core models, all manufactured locally: Gemini, Torana and the full-size Holden, varyingly known as Kingswood, Belmont, Premier, Monaro and Statesman. Following the 1970s, though, […] - 
			
Straight Sixes, Sedans, And Other Uncommon Car Show Fare
Posted on December 30, 2013 | 53 CommentsOkay campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s cooooold out there today! Bonus points for those of you who recognize that quote. But let us think […] - 
			
Car Show Classic- A California Author Reports From Canton, South Dakota
Posted on July 30, 2013 | 39 CommentsThis weekend, I flew out to visit family in beautiful South Dakota, and on Sunday afternoon Dad and I attended the yearly Canton (SD) Car Show. Walking through the entrance, the patina on this […] - 
			
CC Road Trip: A Saturday Morning California Junkyard Drive
Posted on July 19, 2013 | 38 CommentsSaturday morning, I had to run down to the junkyad to pick up a couple of trim pieces to help out a neighbor (the trip is about ten miles each […] - 
			
Car Show Classics – In The Shadow Of The Silvis Train Yard
Posted on July 9, 2013 | 37 CommentsIt’s been a while since I’ve done a true “walk and talk” car show post, save the VW one a month or so ago. So, time for a post where […] - 
			
Dooryard Outtake: Rally Green Nova
Posted on April 12, 2013 | 28 CommentsI am not a real big fan of hot rodded cars, but must admit that some can look pretty good. For example: This circa-1970 Rally Green Nova I saw on […] 
				![Vintage Review:  Chevrolet Nova 9C1 – “Super Nova” Last week Paul posted an article about the Chevrolet Nova and the Ford Granada. The article focused on how the hot selling Granada handily beat the Nova in the luxury […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/LASD-Nova-9C1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Capsule: 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova – The Junior Faculty Special Imagine, if you will, it’s September 1966. You’ve accomplished what no one in your family had done before. Just a few short months ago, you earned your Ph.D., and with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Nova-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Television:  A Few Of The Cars From “The Price Is Right” It would likely be impossible to list all the cars offered to contestants on The Price Is Right.  The show has been in it’s current form since 1972; it is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tpir.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Automotive History: 1985 Chevrolet CorNova – Lessons Not Learned (first posted 8/19/2011)      We often take General Motors to task in this space for its failure to learn from its mistakes. But today’s tale involves the opposite problem for GM […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/nova-saloon.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Automotive Histories: What’s In A Borrowed Name? During the 1970s, Holden had three core models, all manufactured locally: Gemini, Torana and the full-size Holden, varyingly known as Kingswood, Belmont, Premier, Monaro and Statesman. Following the 1970s, though, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/holden-monaro-past-and-present.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Straight Sixes, Sedans, And Other Uncommon Car Show Fare Okay campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s cooooold out there today! Bonus points for those of you who recognize that quote. But let us think […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6-8-2013-019-800x514-e1376245751122.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classic- A California Author Reports From Canton, South Dakota This weekend, I flew out to visit family in beautiful South Dakota, and on Sunday afternoon Dad and I attended the yearly Canton (SD) Car Show. Walking through the entrance, the patina on this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Chevy-Wgn-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Road Trip: A Saturday Morning California Junkyard Drive   Saturday morning, I had to run down to the junkyad to pick up a couple of trim pieces to help out a neighbor (the trip is about ten miles each […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/16-Miata.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Car Show Classics – In The Shadow Of The Silvis Train Yard It’s been a while since I’ve done a true “walk and talk” car show post, save the VW one a month or so ago. So, time for a post where […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/08-25-2012-001-800x584-e1365035423886.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Dooryard Outtake: Rally Green Nova I am not a real big fan of hot rodded cars, but must admit that some can look pretty good. For example: This circa-1970 Rally Green Nova I saw on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Cambridge-show-014.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![A Curbside Christmas Carol:  Over The River and Through The Woods To Grandmother’s House We Go In Our 1979 Buick LeSabre My name is Buck.  I’m a 1979 Buick LeSabre.  Yes, I know, you are thinking this is stupid as cars cannot talk.  Well, we can – didn’t you ever watch […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/P9250065.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


