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1970 Chevrolet Nova SS

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 17, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$99,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $90,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1970
Make and model
Chevrolet Nova (Chevy II)
Generation
Nova 1968 to 1974
Version
Nova SS
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
114270W194493
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 42 comparable sales, 29% over its top.

Middle half of sales$41,000 to $70,000
Median$50,000
Sales behind it42Likely

From 42 sales of the Chevrolet Nova (Chevy II) Nova SS (Nova 1968 to 1974) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $41,000 and $70,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1970 Chevrolet Nova SS Coupe L78 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 25, 2026$90,000
1970 Chevrolet Nova SSMecum, March 20, 2026MecumMarch 20, 2026$107,500
400-Powered 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS Coupe 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Feb. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 16, 2026$21,000
1970 Chevrolet Nova L78Mecum, Jan. 16, 2026MecumJan. 16, 2026$65,000
1970 Chevrolet Nova SSMecum, Nov. 1, 2025MecumNov. 1, 2025$250,000
1970 Chevrolet Nova SSMecum, May 17, 2025MecumMay 17, 2025$115,000
1970 Chevrolet Nova L78Mecum, May 16, 2025MecumMay 16, 2025$61,000
1970 Chevrolet Nova SSMecum, Jan. 17, 2025MecumJan. 17, 2025$44,000