The small block L79 327 has become one of the most coveted powerplants ever fitted to a mid‑year Corvette, combining everyday drivability with serious performance. For collectors and drivers alike, ...

Over the years, it has been common knowledge the fact that popular models attract a niche cult following towards their earliest production series. And that is valid for both vintage and new models.

A factory L79-powered 1966 Chevy II Nova SS with documented history, numbers-matching drivetrain, and a concours rotisserie restoration is listed for sale.

Introduced in 1962 model year, the Chevy Nova was initially known as the Chevy II. The Nova moniker was among the top finalists for the car’s name, but lost out as it did not start with the letter “C.

1966 was the first year of the second-generation Nova. Total production tallied 172,485 examples of the breed, of which only a handful survive without corrosion problems or aftermarket modifications.

The introduction of the third-generation Chevrolet Corvette for the 1968 model year brought a brand-new look for the Bow Tie brand icon, with sharp, chiseled fender lines that flowed into the rear ...