Chevrolet Nova

1966 to 1967 · Sedan

A 1966 Chevrolet Nova cost $2,172 new. Over the past 12 months, 32 have sold publicly at a median of $58,300. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $58,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $8,200 to $198,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$58,400

High confidence · $35K to $114K

26.0% over 12 months

Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026

Median · 12 mo: $58,300
Sales · 12 mo: 32
Original MSRP: $2,172Up 2589% since new

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Sold$43,250 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 1966 Chevrolet Nova sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$43,250 · 5,500 mi · Bolero Red

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62 sales · 21 unsoldmedian $58kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1966 Chevrolet Nova sales with photographs

Sold $32,000

1966 · Blue · 74,800 mi

Oct 6, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace

Sold $56,000

1966 · Torch Red · 1,250 mi

Sep 21, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace

Sold $101,200

1966 · GRAY

Sep 12, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson

Sold $44,000

1966 · Black

Sep 11, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson

Sold $58,300

1966 · WHITE

Sep 11, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson

Sold $46,250

1967 · Emerald Turquoise · 22,000 mi

Aug 29, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Other Nova generations

Specifications

Engine: Inline-6, 3.8L
Power: 120 hp
Torque: 200 lb-ft
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $2,172

Common questions

How much does a Chevrolet Nova cost?

What is a 1966 Chevrolet Nova worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $58,400, up 26.0% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 32 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Chevrolet Nova a good investment?

It has appreciated 2589% against its $2,172 list price. Values are up 26.0% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $8,200 to $198,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Chevrolet Nova have sold?

Shifty has 64 public sales of the Chevrolet Nova on file. The earliest was on Feb 2, 2023.

What has a Chevrolet Nova sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$43,250Oct 8, 2026Bolero Red · 5,500 mi
$32,000Oct 6, 2026Blue · 74,800 mi
$56,000Sep 21, 2026Torch Red · 1,250 mi

About the 1966 Chevrolet Nova

The second-generation Nova marked Chevrolet's transition from economy car to legitimate muscle car contender. Built on the compact Chevy II platform, the '66-'67 Nova could be optioned with anything from a mild 194-cubic-inch inline-six to the legendary L79 327 small-block producing 350 horsepower. What makes these Novas particularly appealing to collectors is their sleeper status, clean, understated styling that could embarrass much flashier competition at the strip. The SS package added distinctive badging and performance upgrades, but even base models with V8s delivered serious punch. Production was healthy, making parts availability decent, though clean, original examples are increasingly scarce. The '66 introduced the Nova nameplate permanently, while '67 brought refined styling details. Today's collectors appreciate these cars for their affordability compared to Chevelles and Camaros, plus their potential for modification. A well-preserved L79 car commands serious money, but solid drivers remain accessible entry points into the muscle car hobby.