Skip to content

Change language

en English pl Polski ru Русский ar العربية az Azərbaycanca de Deutsch es Español fr Français hy Հայերեն ka ქართული lt Lietuvių pt Português ua Українська

FinalBid / Copart + IAAI

Chevrolet Nova auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 243 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Chevrolet Nova. Across 228 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $1,575. 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
1988 Chevrolet Nova
Sold
$125

1988 Chevrolet Nova

Copart 85337654 1Y1SK6147JZ064228

Minor dents & scratches · 15,990 mi · San Diego, CA, USA

Clean title · Keys Jan 28, 2025
Sold
$100

1987 Chevrolet Nova

IAAI 38306377 1Y1SK5147HZ101749

Rear end · 183,253 mi · Santa Clarita, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Nov 20, 2024

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

1988 1987 1986 1985 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962

Chevrolet models

210 3100 Astro Astro Cargo Avalanche Aveo Bel Air Beretta Biscayne Blazer Blazer EV Bolt Bolt EUV Bolt EV C10 C1500 C20 C2500 C30 C3500 C4500 C50 Camaro Camaro Police Caprice Caprice Police Captiva Sport Cavalier Celebrity Chevelle Chevy Chevy Van City Express Cargo Cobalt Colorado Concours Corsica Corvair Corvette Cruze Deluxe El Camino Equinox Equinox EV Express Express Cargo Express Commercial Express Passenger G10 G20 G30 HHR Impala Impala Police K10 K10 Blazer K1500 K20 K2500 K3500 Lumina Lumina Van Malibu Malibu Classic Malibu Maxx Metro Monte Carlo Nova Optra Orlando P Series Cargo Prizm Roadster S-10 S-10 2WD S-10 4WD S10 Silverado Silverado 1500 Silverado 1500HD Silverado 2500 Silverado 2500HD Silverado 3500 Silverado 3500HD Silverado EV Silverado MD Silverado SS Sonic Spark Sportvan SS SSR Suburban Tahoe Tahoe Police Tahoe Police Special Tahoe Special Service Tracker TrailBlazer Traverse Trax Uplander Uplander Cargo Van Venture Volt

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.

Example VIN history →