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1972 CHEVROLET NOVA CUSTOM COUPE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 21, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$48,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $44,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
Chevrolet Nova (Chevy II)
Generation
Nova 1968 to 1974
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
1X27D2W142632
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 161 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$28,000 to $53,000
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 $53,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1972 Chevrolet NovaMecum, April 11, 2026MecumApril 11, 2026$50,000
1972 Chevrolet NovaMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$32,000
1972 Chevrolet Nova SS Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 5, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 5, 2025$26,000
1972 Chevrolet Nova SSMecum, May 17, 2025MecumMay 17, 2025$35,000
1972 Chevrolet NovaMecum, May 15, 2025MecumMay 15, 2025$43,000
1972 CHEVROLET NOVA CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 26, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 26, 2025$45,000
1971 Chevrolet NovaMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$32,000
396-Powered 1971 Chevrolet Nova Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 12, 2026$34,000