Chevrolet Nova
Unfortunately, we’re not talking about the classic late ’60s Nova, a well-known and popular model. Today, we’re discussing the 1985 to 1988 Chevrolet Nova, a forgotten and obscure compact model. You’re probably right if you’ve seen this car before. You’ve probably seen it before with a Toyota badge on the grille (via Car Info).
Built in California at a plant shared between Toyota and Chevrolet, the Nova was Chevrolet’s version of the Toyota Corolla. It was a clever plan. To fight imported cars, Chevrolet imported and sold them as its model. However, despite decent initial sales and the highly praised Twin Cam version, the market simply forgot about Novas.