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Collector Worth Car: Chevy Nova

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Chevrolet has over the years continually produced top performing and some of the most highly regarded vehicles distributed. We at Farm Boy Garage are HUGE Chevy fans and feel that most of their products are worth the money. When looking back on some of the historical muscle cars that have made an impact in the history of Chevy, we're always reminded of one of our favorites: The Chevy Nova! This week, we're sharing with you a bit of info on these gorgeous compact muscle cars and giving them the recognition they deserve! The Creation of Chevy Nova In the 1960s, Chevy executives made the push for a budget friendly 'basic' car to be released and out on dealership lots as quickly as possible. This urgency left very little time for designers to focus on details or throw around ideas, making the 'Chevy II' the fastest car development process in history. In just a short 18 month period after approval, the first Nova rolled off the assembly line. To help speed the...

Classic Car Trivia: Test Your Knowledge!

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The guys at Farm Boy Garage  have vast experience with restoring and repairing all makes and models of muscle cars and classic trucks. No project is too big or small – if you're in need of a full restoration for your classic ride, the skilled staff at Farm Boy Garage will get the job done right! But our love for all things automotive goes far beyond the garage. We're suckers for learning everything we can about classic cars and the history behind them. So, we've decided to challenge YOUR automotive knowledge! Take our trivia quiz to test your knowledge of cars: What was the first car to be mass-produced? A. Model-A B. Model-T C. Duryea Motor Wagon D. Packard Answer: B. The "Model-T" was the first car to be mass-produced. Henry Ford introduced the assembly line in December of 1908, and as a result he was not only able to mass-produce the Model-T, but was able to offer it to his customers at a much lower price than the competition. By 1913, Ford w...