1966 Chevy II Nova sport coupe with a 327, Tremec six-speed and Ford 9-inch, no reserve at $12,750
No-reserve 327 six-speed Chevy II with a 9-inch, bid well under similar cars; final price will rise.
1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova
Sold Why we picked it
Why we picked it: the hard drivetrain work is done here. This 1966 Chevy II 400 Nova sport coupe has a 327 small-block, a Tremec Magnum six-speed manual and a Ford 9-inch with a 3.89 limited-slip. It was prepared for the 2024 Detroit Autorama, has a clean Michigan title and is offered with no reserve.
The bid is $12,750 with 11 days left. Comparable small-block Chevy IIs have brought $32,000 to $42,000 this year, so there is room even after bids climb. The seller notes rust bubbling through on the lower driver-side quarter, so budget for metal work.
The value check
When we found it, the bid was $27,000. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $12,000–$42,000, so the middle of the market is about $27,000.
Small-block Chevy II sport coupes ran from a $12,000 high bid (rougher 400-swapped 1965, Sep 2025) to a $42,000 sale (327/4-speed with Heidts IFS, Jul 2026), with a 350 Nova SS bid to $32,000 in Oct 2026. The $12,750 no-reserve bid is about 53% under the midpoint.
- 1966 Chevy II Nova SS 327 4-speed, Hagerty Jul 2026, sold $42,000
- 1965 Nova sport coupe 400 swap, Hagerty Sep 2025, high bid $12,000
- 1966 Chevy II Nova SS 350 auto, Hagerty Oct 2026, bid to $32,000
What to check
- Seller notes rust coming through the paint on the lower driver-side quarter panel; check the other quarter, trunk floor, floor pans and front subframe mounts
- Originally a six-cylinder car, so the swap quality matters: inspect motor mounts, crossmember, driveshaft and clutch linkage
- Mileage is TMU (true mileage unknown)
- Mickey Thompson tires are dated 2016 and 2017 and need replacing
- Chrome and badges show pitting
Making it drive like new
The drivetrain is already modern, so spend on the chassis: a bolt-in front clip or Heidts-style IFS, subframe connectors, rack-and-pinion steering, and four-wheel discs to match the six-speed and 9-inch.
8 builders make a complete chassis for the 1962–67 Chevy II / Nova. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.
How it ended
It sold for $28,890 on Nov 4, 2026, against a market value of about $27,000 when we found it.
What 1962–67 Chevy II / Nova cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 7 | $28,890 | $42,000 | $55,000 |
| Pro-build | 2 | $79,608 | $95,304 | $111,000 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 Nova SS, modified | Driver | $43,250 | Oct 8, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1966 Chevy II Nova SS 350 auto | Driver | $32,000 | Oct 6, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1966 Nova SS, modified | Driver | $32,000 | Oct 6, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1965 Chevy II Nova 400 sport coupe, 383 stroker | Driver | $10,000 | Sep 18, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1967 Nova SS, modified | Driver | $46,250 | Aug 29, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1967 Chevy II Nova Pro-Max build | Pro-build | $79,608 | Aug 21, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1963 Chevy II Nova convertible, modified | Driver | $35,250 | Aug 14, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1966 Nova SS, modified | Driver | $55,000 | Aug 6, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
