Chevrolet first introduced the compact Chevy II as a conventional alternative to its own Corvair and as a competitor to the Ford Falcon. The Nova name was saved for the top-of-the-line version, but as time passed, the Chevy II surname was dropped and all models became known as Novas. Sales jumped nearly 80-percent for the 1972 over the previous model year, though fewer SS models were built.

This orange example with black vinyl top and interior is equipped with the 200-hp, 350-cid V-8, M20 four-speed manual transmission, a 10-bolt rear end, power steering, front disc brakes, bucket seats and an AM radio. It is fitted with a Sun tachometer on the steering column and aftermarket gauges mounted under the dash along with five-spoke American Racing Wheels.