The Chevy Nova was available in a wide variety of configurations, from practical sedans and wagons to exhilarating convertibles and powerful Super Sport coupes. It's estimated that General Motors produced more than 5,000,000 Chevy II / Nova models between 1962 and 1979, making them an excellent choice to buy and restore today. However, it's not always easy to identify the original specifications of a classic Nova by looks alone. Our Chevy Nova VIN decoder will help you use the vehicle identification number to determine the year, series, model / body style, engine, assembly plant, and other key details about your 1962-64, 1965-71, and 1972-79 Chevy Nova.

Estimated Chevy II / Nova Production Numbers by Year

Note: These numbers are not exact. They were compiled from reliable resources, but even Chevrolet, or GM, does not know exactly how many Chevy II/Novas were delivered to the public.

1962 = 326,607
1963 = 372,626
1964 = 191,691
1965 = 118,000
1966 = 133,400
1967 = 106,500
1968 = 147,570
1969 = 251,903
1970 = 315,122
1971 = 194,878
1972 = 349,733
1973 = 369,511
1974 = 390,537
1975 = 273,014
1976 = 334,728
1977 = 365,264
1978 = 288,109
1979 = 94,721

1962-1964 Chevy Nova VIN Decoder

VIN Plate Location: 1962-67 Chevy II / Nova models have the Vehicle Identification Number located on a steel plate riveted to the left door jamb on the hinge pillar.

1962-64 Chevy II / Nova VIN 1st Digit: Model Year
2 = 1962
3 = 1963
4 = 1964

1962-64 Chevy II / Nova VIN 2nd through 5th Digits: Model Series

1962:

1963:

1964:
Note: V8 engines were an option and are coded as a 6 Cylinder Series

*Model Codes

1962-64 Chevy II / Nova VIN 6th Digit: Assembly Plant

G = Framingham, Massachusetts
K = Kansas City, Missouri
N = Norwood, Ohio
O = Oakland, California
W = Willow Run, Michigan

1965-1971 Chevy Nova VIN Decoder

VIN Plate Location: 1967 and earlier Chevy II / Nova models have the Vehicle Identification Number located on a steel plate riveted to the left door jamb on the hinge pillar. 1968 and later models have the Vehicle Identification Number located on a steel plate riveted to the upper dash panel, visible through the windshield.

1965-71 Chevy II / Nova VIN 1st Through 5th Digits: Model Series

1965:

1966:

1967:

1968:

1969:

1970:

1971:

*Model Codes:

1965-71 Chevy II / Nova VIN 6th Digit: Model Year
5 = 1965
6 = 1966
7 = 1967
8 = 1968
9 = 1969
0 = 1970
1 = 1971

1965-71 Chevy II / Nova VIN 7th Digit: Assembly Plant
N = Norwood, Ohio
0 = Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
W = Willow Run, Michigan

1972-1979 Chevy Nova VIN Decoder

VIN Plate Location: 1972-79 Nova models have the Vehicle Identification Number located on a steel plate riveted to the upper dash panel, visible through the windshield.

1972-79 Nova VIN 1st Through 4th Digits: Model Series

1972:

1973 & 1974:

1975:

1976 & 1977:

1978 & 1979:

1972-79 Nova VIN 5th Digit: Engine Code

1972-79 Nova VIN 6th Digit: Model Year
2 = 1972
3 = 1973
4 = 1974
5 = 1975
6 = 1976
7 = 1977
8 = 1978
9 = 1979

1972-79 7th Digit: Assembly Plant
K = Kansas City, Missouri
L = Van Nuys, California
N = Norwood, Ohio
T = Tarrytown, New York
W = Willow Run, Michigan

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