The Chevrolet Chevy II / Nova was a small automobile manufactured by Chevrolet, and produced in six generations for the 1962 through 1979, and 1985 through 1988 model years. Nova was the top model in the Chevy II lineup through 1968. The Chevy II nameplate was dropped, Nova becoming the nameplate for the 1969 through 1979 models. The Nova was replaced by the Chevrolet Citation. Six generations of the Chevy II / Nova were produced: 1st Gen (1962-1965), 2nd Gen (1966-1967), 3rd Gen (1968-1972), 4th Gen (1973-1974), 5th Gen (1975-1979), and 6th Gen (1985-1988).