Chevrolet Nova
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 219 public sales of the Chevrolet Nova. The records run from February 2023 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 103 sold at a median of $44,000. The Shifty Estimate runs from $8,900 for the 1975-1979 Nova to $58,400 for the 1966-1967 Nova.
Generations
Versions
About the Chevrolet Nova
- Built
- 1962 to 1988
- Versions
- 5
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Engine
- Inline-6, 3.8L
- Power
- 105 to 140 hp
The Chevy II debuted on September 29, 1961, as a 1962 model. The first generation was rushed to market under the name Chevy II. Nova was the top trim. Its engines were a 153-cubic-inch four and a 194-cubic-inch six. A Super Sport option first became available in 1963. Factory 283 small blocks arrived in 1964. The 327 joined the option list in 1965.
The Nova underwent a complete restyling in 1966. The L79 version of the 327 was rated at 350 hp. A new body arrived with the 1968 Nova. Two big-block engines were offered, rated at 350 hp and 375 hp. For 1969, the Chevy II name was dropped. All versions were sold as the Nova. The year 1970 was the last for the big-block Nova.
The 1975 Nova had all-new sheet metal. A 4.3-liter 262 V8 was new that year. The SS was last offered in 1976. Regular production ended on December 22, 1978. Chevrolet's new Citation took its place for 1980.
Chevrolet revived the Nova name for 1985. It was built at the NUMMI plant in Fremont, California, on the body of the Toyota Sprinter. The first car rolled off the line in December 1984. Every Nova had a 1.6-liter engine. The first version made 74 hp. The 1988 Twin-Cam made 110 hp. The Nova ended after 1988, and the Geo Prizm followed.
Sources: NovaResource: Chevrolet Nova history, Hagerty: Chevrolet Nova overview, Wikipedia: Chevrolet Chevy II / Nova, SlashGear: How the Nova became a Corolla, The Truth About Cars: 1987 Chevrolet Nova hatchback
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Chevrolet Nova cost?
In the past 12 months, 103 sold at a median of $44,000. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $32,000 and $51,150. The Shifty Estimate runs from $8,900 to $58,400, depending on version.
What is a Chevrolet Nova worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. 1966-1967 Nova: $58,400. 1968-1974 Nova: $39,100. 1962-1965 Nova: $35,900. 1975-1979 Nova: $8,900.
What is the cheapest Nova to buy?
The 1975-1979 Nova has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $8,900.
Which Nova is worth the most?
The 1966-1967 Nova has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $58,400. In the past 12 months, 31 sold at a median of $58,300.
How many Chevrolet Novas have sold?
Shifty has recorded 219 public sales since February 2023. 103 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $27,250 on Oct 19, 2026.
What generations of the Chevrolet Nova are there?
Shifty tracks 5 generations of the Chevrolet Nova. In order: 1962-1965 (1962 to 1965), 1966-1967 (1966 to 1967), 1968-1974 (1968 to 1974), 1975-1979 (1975 to 1979) and 1985-1988 (1985 to 1988). The busiest is the 1968-1974, with 51 sales in the past 12 months. The 1966-1967 has the highest 12-month median, at $58,300.
Which Nova sells most often?
The 1968-1974 Nova trades most often, with 100 recorded sales. 51 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Chevrolet Novas sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 8 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Barrett-Jackson (7), Hagerty Marketplace (4) and AllCollectorCars (1).
How many miles do Chevrolet Novas have when they sell?
Across the last 13 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 24,200 miles. The lowest showed 1,250 miles and the highest 89,500 miles.
Where do Shifty's Chevrolet Nova prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Chevrolet Nova. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.