Chevrolet Nova SS
1968–1972
Lowest price
US$16,500
Since 2020
Median price
US$84,700
Since 2020 · n=39
Highest price
US$852,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
39
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 39 lots

Based on 39 verified auction results
US$50,000
Market value · recent verified sales
-45.2%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 45.2% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$13,489
-73%
5-Year Forecast
US$9,352
-81%
Market scores
41
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
+US$75,020+89%19 with · 16 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Chevrolet Nova SS market has deteriorated sharply, with the median price falling to $50,000—a 45 percent drop over the past twelve months on a sample of seven transactions. This steep correction carries a clear SELL signal, indicating sellers should not expect near-term recovery at current asking levels.
Liquidity in this segment remains thin, with only 39 total tracked sales across our database. The absence of active listings suggests the market is between cycles, making it difficult for buyers to source examples and equally challenging for sellers to move inventory without significant price concessions.
The Nova SS occupies a stable modern classic tier, positioned between post-war icons and contemporary cult cars, with moderate desirability. Without production-volume data, the market is primarily driven by condition, originality, and engine specification rather than scarcity alone.
Base projections point to continued erosion over the next three to five years. The model is expected to trade near $13,500 in three years (a 73 percent decline from current) and $9,350 in five years (an 81 percent decline), suggesting the market has entered a prolonged adjustment period.
Holders should approach this segment cautiously. The high confidence in downside projections reflects both the sharp recent decline and the absence of offsetting fundamentals—such as rising transaction volume or price stabilization—that might suggest a floor is forming.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$50,000
- Annual appr. rate-45.2%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked39
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared39 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$2,950
- Total annual costUS$8,780
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months16
- Sell-Through41%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$100,213
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$16,500 – US$852,500
- Total Sales Tracked39
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$29,700
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Hugger Orange · Automatic
US$55,000
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Blue/Black · Automatic
US$16,500
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Granada Gold · Automatic
US$84,700
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Sequoia Green · Manual
US$45,100
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Astro Blue/Phantom Blue · Automatic
US$27,500
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Red · Automatic
US$21,500
Bring a Trailer · 22 Jul 2026
TH350 3-speed automatic
US$19,000
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jun 2026
red · automatic
US$23,100
mecum · 16 May 2026
Red · Automatic
US$23,100
mecum · 16 May 2026
Burgundy · Manual
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.