This short film will take a look at Chevrolet’s 1975 Nova, Monza 2+2 and Vega. It is filmed in commercial style to inform viewers of their updated models. All Chevrolets had new catalytic converters to meet fuel emission standards set by the 1970 Clean Air Act. Nova (:04) was manufactured from 1962 to 1979 and 1985 to 1988 model years. It was initially named the Chevy II until 1968. These came in three different body styles, Nova Coupe (:26), Nova Hatchback (:28) and Nova four door sedan (:31). A new addition was the Chevy Nova LN (Luxury Nova), which was more Eurocentric and pushed the model into the luxury portion of the compact market (:45). Each included standard steel-belted GM specification radial ply tires (:55). Other features included a new front suspension system (1:01), fade resistant front disk brakes (1:05) a 21-gallon fuel tank, special exterior appointments, and sound insulation which kept road noise down (1:19). Interior features include; a vinyl roof (1:27), reclining front seats (1:36), brush knit fabric upholstery (1:38), a color keyed steering wheel (1:43), the instrument panel with a smoke film lens (1:44), electric clock (1:48), and standard auxiliary lighting (1:59). The choices of Chevy engine options follow including the 250 cubic inch V6 (2:19), and the 4.3-liter small displacement V8 engine (2:21). The steel side guard beams in the doors (2:37) and the energy absorbing bumpers (2:38) are shown. A cargo guard bulk head was added in the back between the trunk and rear seat on both the Coupe and Sedan models (2:41). For the roof and side doors, durable double paneled steel was used (2:46). The advertised Chevy Efficiency System included the radial tires (3:52) and a new high energy ignition which upped the spark plug replacement from every 6,000 miles to every 22,500 miles (4:07). The new air induction system (4:13) and catalytic converter (4:26) are shown in diagrams. The film breezes through (4:49) power steering, brakes, and windows; a comfort tilt steering wheel, as well as an improved air conditioning system. Positive traction rear axels assisted in prevention of traction loss (5:15). This segment concludes with a run through of the models (6:06) and the Chevy logo (6:21). It switches over to the 1975 Monza 2 + 2 (6:52) a subcompact automobile based on the Vega. The Monza’s standard power plant was the 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine (7:41). The 4.3-liter small displacement V8 was the smallest they had made (7:49). Again, the Chevy Efficiency System is shown (8:00). Other features also included the radial ply tires (8:56) and front disk brakes (9:00). Torque arm, front and rear stabilizer bars and radial tires (9:03). An optional feature is the console shift which enabled changing from manual to automatic (9:22). A spare tire is seen tucked in the side of the trunk for space saving (9:42). Exterior features included impact bumpers, double steel panel roof construction (9:56), and the 18.5-gallon fuel tank (10:04). Interior features included the fold down rear seats (10:31), cloth or vinyl bucket seats (10:38), a full-length center console (10:43), nylon carpeting and pleated map pockets (10:54). Add on features (11:01) follow with the AM/FM radio, air conditioning, electric window defogger, and sport mirrors (11:22). The film changes again to the Chevy Vega (12:50) a subcompact automobile which had become the top selling small car in the US. Models are the Notchback Coupe, Vega Hatchback and the Vega Wagon (13:00). These were powered by the 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine with a lightweight aluminum alloy cylinder block (13:26). The Chevy Efficiency System is depicted (13:42). A sixteen-gallon fuel tank was included (14:28) with a special feature which would shut the vehicle off if oil pressure dropped below critical levels (14:33). The independent front cell suspension (14:41). As a substitute to the standard transmission, a four-speed manual or automatic transmission was available (15:17). Power steering and brakes were offered for the first time in 1975 (15:35). Interior features included vinyl or cloth seats (17:01), and nylon carpeting (17:04). The GT package (17:46) included a sports suspension, sport mirrors, GT wheels and white leather tires (17:55), and a sports steering wheel (17:58). The Chevy Vega Estate Wagon was completed with wood grain side paneling (18:03), special wheel covers (18:11) and a day/night mirror (18:13). Chevy logo (18:54).

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