Back in the 1960s, many of the so-called street racers weren’t seeking attention by means of high-buck muscle cars. The Chevrolet Nova SS 396 was more than enough for them, especially when ...

Just like the asking price of this cool, restored 1970 Chevy Nova SS 396, which has a quotation of no less than $119,500!

That’s some decent power, but curb weight is rated at a hefty 4,078 pounds with driver onboard. In the other lane is a 1969 Chevy Nova SS396, which features the 396 cubic-inch V8 L78.

Without question, the fastest Nova in 1969 would be a Super Sport equipped with the optional L78 396-cubic-inch motor that produced 375 horsepower, backed by a 4-speed manual transmission.

However, Nova SS production soldiered on with bigger and more powerful engines, culminating in the 1970 model with a 396-cubic-inch big block V8 that pumped out 375 horsepower.

All the gauges are crisp and legible. Beneath the hood, the Chevy Nova SS is equipped with its matching-number 396 cubic-inch Big Block fed by a four-barrel carb, and producing 375 horsepower.