Nova SS 396 sells for 250,000
that thing is sweet..
After hearing that auction price, you may be wondering why this Nova sold for so much, and that's certainly a fair question.
First of all, it's about as mint condition as any car you'll find of that age. With only 11,319 original miles — that's just over 200 miles per year — it's still practically brand new, and it was still in the original owner's possession until August of 2025. Of course, it's a numbers-matching car with the original engine, and it includes lots of relevant paperwork such as the original window sticker, purchase invoice, and Protect-O-Plate.
Secondly, this is a very desirable configuration. It's got the potent L78 396ci V8 paired with a Muncie M20 4-speed manual transmission and 12-bolt Posi rear end with 3.55 gears. Only 3,765 Novas were built with the L78 package in 1970, making all-original survivors relatively rare today.
The status of this car as an original L78 has been verified by Dale McIntosh of the L78 Registry, and a certificate was included in the sale.
The King Coyne Chevrolet window sticker on this Nova SS shows a total of $1,127 in options, bringing the original MSRP to $3,706. The listed options are as follows: