Kyrie,
The points about the guns were all very valid, and, thank you, for that.

The car association, unfortunately, is dead, flat, wrong:

http://www.snopes.com/business/misxlate/nova.asp

I've been to a few Spanish speaking countries in this hemisphere, and there are LOTS of old Novas chugging around central and south America, to this day. I would imagine you can find them being washed and waxed by eccentric owners in Europe, as well.

Have a great weekend, Nova powered, or otherwise!

Best,
Ted

PS I didn't, unfortunately, see any SS models with 350 or 396 engines.