In a bid to dethrone the Ford Falcon, Chevrolet introduced the Chevy II in ’62, offering more trims than a barber shop. This rear-wheel drive marvel initially shunned the V8 but later embraced it, turning into a drag racer’s delight. By ’65, the Nova SS strutted with a 327 engine, making it the muscle car world’s new darling. Despite getting a facelift and hitting the gym, the Chevy II couldn’t woo enough buyers, becoming GM’s only model to suffer a sales dip that year. Falcons were clearly the birds of prey!
