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.

Chevrolet Nova wasn't as popular as other nameplates launched by the GM brand, such as Impala or Corvette, but the SS model helped it expand on the performance territory dominated by its more admired ...