1978 Chevrolet Nova Rally
Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 9, 2026.
$23,100Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $21,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1978
- Make and model
- Chevrolet Nova (Chevy II)
- Generation
- Nova 1975 to 1979
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Chassis
- 1Y27U8W137574
- 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
Above the middle half of 5 comparable sales, 62% over its top.
Middle half of sales$10,000 to $13,000
Median$11,000
Sales behind it5Likely
From 5 sales of the Chevrolet Nova (Chevy II) Nova 1975 to 1979 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,000 and $13,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 Chevrolet Nova Coupe 350 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 14, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 14, 2025 | $7,600 |
| Single-Family-Owned 1977 Chevrolet Nova CoupeBring a Trailer, Aug. 24, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 24, 2025 | $13,000 |
| 427-Powered 1976 Chevrolet Nova Concours Coupe 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 30, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | June 30, 2025 | $19,250 |
| 427-Powered 1976 Chevrolet Nova Concours Coupe 5-SpeedPCARMARKET, May 13, 2025 | PCARMARKET | May 13, 2025 | $10,000 |
| 1975 Chevrolet NovaMecum, Jan. 14, 2026 | Mecum | Jan. 14, 2026 | $11,000 |