Nova or was a compact car introduced by Chevrolet in 1962 as the Chevy II. The original Chevy II was of unibody construction, powered by an inline four or six-cylinder engine, and available in two-door and four-door sedan configurations as well as convertible and station wagon. Intended as a low-cost alternative to the rear-engined Corvair and as competition for the Ford Falcon, the Nova ended up outlasting both.