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1969 CHEVROLET NOVA SS 396

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 23, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$190,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $173,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1969
Make and model
Chevrolet Nova (Chevy II)
Generation
Nova 1968 to 1974
Version
Nova SS
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
114279W478984
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, 147% 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
1969 Chevrolet Nova SSMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$77,000
1969 Chevrolet Nova SSMecum, March 21, 2026MecumMarch 21, 2026$50,000
1969 Chevrolet Nova SSMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$62,000
1969 Chevrolet Nova SSMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$42,000
1969 Chevrolet Nova SSMecum, July 25, 2025MecumJuly 25, 2025$70,000
1969 Chevrolet Nova SSMecum, May 17, 2025MecumMay 17, 2025$42,000
1969 Chevrolet Nova SS Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 12, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 12, 2025$29,500
1969 Chevrolet Nova SS L78Mecum, Dec. 7, 2024MecumDec. 7, 2024$41,000