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1971 CHEVROLET NOVA CUSTOM HARDTOP

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 24, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$275,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $250,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Chevrolet Nova (Chevy II)
Generation
Nova 1968 to 1974
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
114271W103525
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 161 comparable sales, 381% over its top.

Middle half of sales$28,000 to $52,000
Median$39,000
Sales behind it161Likely

From 161 sales of the Chevrolet Nova (Chevy II) Nova 1968 to 1974 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $28,000 and $52,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 Chevrolet NovaMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$45,000
1971 Chevrolet NovaMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$37,000
1971 Chevrolet Nova SS CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2026$33,250
1971 CHEVROLET NOVA CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$28,000
1971 Chevrolet NovaMecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$30,000
1971 CHEVROLET NOVA CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, April 18, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 18, 2026$57,000
1971 Chevrolet NovaMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$21,000
1971 Chevrolet NovaMecum, Dec. 5, 2025MecumDec. 5, 2025$27,000