Chevrolet Nova

1968 to 1974 · Sedan

A 1968 Chevrolet Nova cost $2,222 new. Over the past 12 months, 52 have sold publicly at a median of $36,400. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $37,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $6,525 to $803,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$37,400

High confidence · $19K to $56K

18.2% over 12 months

Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026

Median · 12 mo: $36,400
Sales · 12 mo: 52
Original MSRP: $2,222Up 1583% since new

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Sold$70,000 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 1968 Chevrolet Nova sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$70,000 · 2,600 mi · Fathom Blue

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96 sales · 48 unsoldmedian $36kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1968 Chevrolet Nova sales with photographs

Sold $21,500

1974 · Metallic silver · 63,000 mi

Oct 26, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $27,250

1970 · Black with blue metalflake · 61,000 mi

Oct 19, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $90,000

1970 · Autumn Gold · 23,000 mi

Sep 25, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $33,250

1971 · Black · 72,000 mi

Sep 23, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $49,875

1973 · MAROON · 13,090 mi

Sep 21, 2026 · AllCollectorCars

Sold $34,000

1971 · Dark blue · 36,000 mi

Sep 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

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Specifications

Engine: Inline-6, 3.8L
Power: 140 hp
Torque: 215 lb-ft
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $2,222

Common questions

How much does a Chevrolet Nova cost?

What is a 1968 Chevrolet Nova worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $37,400, up 18.2% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 52 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Chevrolet Nova a good investment?

It has appreciated 1583% against its $2,222 list price. Values are up 18.2% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $6,525 to $803,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Chevrolet Nova have sold?

Shifty has 102 public sales of the Chevrolet Nova on file. The earliest was on Apr 2, 2023.

What has a Chevrolet Nova sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$70,000Oct 29, 2026Fathom Blue · 2,600 mi
$21,500Oct 26, 2026Metallic silver · 63,000 mi
$27,250Oct 19, 2026Black with blue metalflake · 61,000 mi

About the 1968 Chevrolet Nova

The third-generation Nova represents Chevrolet's most collectible iteration of their compact muscle car, built on the versatile X-body platform shared with the Camaro. What makes these Novas special isn't the base inline-six, but their potential for transformation. The real stars are the SS models, particularly the 1968-70 versions packing the L78 396/375hp big-block or the rare L89 aluminum-head variant. Only 5,262 SS Novas were built in 1968, making them significantly rarer than their Chevelle SS counterparts. The clean, understated styling by GM's design team aged beautifully, while the robust chassis could handle serious power. Today's collectors prize original SS examples, especially four-speeds with documentation, though well-executed restorations of base models with period-correct upgrades remain popular. The Nova's affordability compared to Camaros and Chevelles has driven strong appreciation, particularly for genuine SS cars with matching numbers.