Back in 1968, I looked at a beautiful 1964 Nova 2-door hardtop for $1800. Two years later I bought a '68 Nova (rally wheels, floor shifter and a 307 V8). I added a 4-barrel Holley that gave it a bit of punch. It was a nice car but I wish I had gotten that '64 and kept it. I think my brother wanted the '68 Nova too.
I think the '68 was a cooler car. Just my opinion.