✦ Shifty Estimate
$8,900
- 12 months median
- $8K
- Sales, 12 months
- 2
- Original MSRP
- $3,262 · ▲ 173% since
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1975 Chevrolet Nova
1975 to 1979 · Sedan
Price history
Recent sales
9 sales
1978 · Dark Blue · 89,500 mi · automatic2026-08-31 · Matt_Lowney$8,505
1977 · Black · 42,000 mi · manual2025-11-14 · steadyuna$7,600
1977 · Blue · 30,000 mi · automatic2025-08-24 · Auntcis$13,000
1976 · Orange · 34,000 mi · manual2025-06-30 · Mclassic1$19,250
1977 · Orange · 53,000 mi · automatic2024-05-27 · testdummypilot$11,749
1976 · Yellow · 19,000 mi · manual2024-01-06 · 76Nova$15,500
1976 · Black · 32,000 mi · automatic2023-10-16 · mcqueens$9,300
1977 · Yellow · automatic$7,700- 1977 · Firethorn Metallic · 36,000 mi · automatic$21,000
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-6, 4.1L
- Power
- 105 hp
- Torque
- 185 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $3,262
Common questions
How much does a Chevrolet Nova cost?
A 1975 Chevrolet Nova cost $3,262 new. Over the past 12 months, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $8,053. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $8,900. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $7,565 to $20,125, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1975 Chevrolet Nova worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $8,900. We rate confidence medium: 2 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Chevrolet Nova sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $8,505Aug 31, 2026Dark Blue · 89,500 mi
- $7,600Nov 14, 2025Black · 42,000 mi
- $13,000Aug 24, 2025Blue · 30,000 mi
The 1975-1979 Chevrolet Nova represents the final chapter of the third-generation X-body platform, marking a transitional period as emissions regulations strangled muscle car performance. While the base Nova may seem pedestrian, these years offer compelling collector opportunities for enthusiasts seeking affordable entry points into classic Chevrolet ownership. The '75-'76 models retained the distinctive dual round headlights and clean body lines that defined the Nova's aesthetic peak, while '77-'79 versions featured revised rectangular headlights. Under the hood, options ranged from the economical 250 inline-six to the 350 V8, though power outputs were significantly reduced from earlier years. Production numbers were substantial, making parts availability excellent today. Smart collectors focus on original V8 examples, particularly '75-'76 models with the cleaner front-end design. These Novas offer classic muscle car proportions and proven mechanicals at accessible prices, making them ideal candidates for restoration or tasteful modification projects.