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Chevrolet Nova auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 179 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Chevrolet Nova. Across 167 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $1,400. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 26 verified odometer readings sit above 66,387 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Jul 1, 2019, the newest in Oct 12, 2026. The Chevrolet Nova auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Chevrolet Nova stops losing value.

$1,700
Median final bid
$375–$8,425
Middle half
$12,320
Top 10% from
$24,700
Highest

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$100 $3,900 $7,700 $11,500 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $750

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 53 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
91%
$1,700 1971
Mexico
6%
$850 1971
United Kingdom
2%
$4,000 1976
Ukraine
2%
$10,500 1974

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 49 sold median $2,200
IAAI 15 sold median $900

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Nova by year

Chevrolet models

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a Chevrolet Nova sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Chevrolet Nova was $1,700; half of the 64 sales went for $375 to $8,425.

Where do Chevrolet Nova cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (91%), Mexico (6%), United Kingdom (2%).

Is a Chevrolet Nova cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $2,200, IAAI $900.

What should I pay for a salvage Chevrolet Nova?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Chevrolet Nova with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.

Does the model year change what a Chevrolet Nova sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Chevrolet Nova final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired Chevrolet Nova would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Chevrolet Nova vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any Chevrolet Nova

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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