SOLD on Jun 24, 2026
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1970 Chevrolet Nova

$39,970

1970 Chevrolet Nova

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Nova

Year

1970

Mileage

36,449 miles

VIN

114270W261582

Body Type

Other

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Description

1970 Chevrolet Nova – Fresh 383 Stroker, 4-Speed, Black on Black, Strong Running Street Machine This 1970 Chevrolet Nova delivers exactly what a true muscle car enthusiast is looking for lightweight body, serious power, and a no-nonsense driving experience. Finished in Black over a Black bucket seat interior, this Nova has the right look, the right stance, and the right components to make it a standout street machine. At the heart of the car is a freshly built 383 stroker V8 engine that has been tuned and is running excellent.

The motor is extremely fresh and has not even had its first oil change yet, which speaks to how recently the build was completed. Paired with a desirable T-10 4-speed manual transmission, this Nova offers a true hands-on driving experience that puts you in complete control of the power. Backing the drivetrain is a 10-bolt rear end equipped with Posi-Traction, helping put the power to the ground effectively.

An aluminum radiator has been installed to assist with cooling, making this car better suited for cruising and performance driving alike. The exterior has been recently painted in Black and presents very well overall, giving the car a clean and aggressive appearance. As with many cars of this nature, there are a couple of minor imperfections, including a flaw on the passenger door that could be addressed if desired, but it does not take away from the overall presence of the car.

It shows strong and turns heads. Inside, the Nova features a new Black interior with bucket seats, providing a clean, fresh environment that complements the exterior. The car sits on Weld-style wheels wrapped in Cooper Cobra 15 radial tires, giving it the perfect muscle car stance and a period-correct performance look.

This is also a Southern car, which is always a major plus when it comes to long-term preservation and overall condition. Vehicle Highlights: 1970 Chevrolet Nova Fresh 383 stroker V8 engine (just built, not yet had first oil change) T-10 4-speed manual transmission 10-bolt rear end with Posi-Traction Aluminum radiator Black exterior with recent paint Minor paint imperfections (including passenger door) New Black interior with bucket seats Weld-style wheels Cooper Cobra 15 radial tires Southern car Runs and drives excellent This Nova checks the right boxes fresh power, manual transmission, clean interior, and aggressive styling. It is the kind of car you can get in, enjoy immediately, and continue to refine over time if desired.

A strong-running, sharp-looking muscle car that delivers the experience enthusiasts are always chasing. While we do our best to provide the highest quality muscle cars with an honest and reliable description and realize the importance of transparency when selling vehicles. That being said, we have not built, modified, changed or personally owned this vehicle.

Whether this vehicle is consigned or owned by Past & Present Motor Cars we do not know the vehicles complete history since new. We want to be clear and try to answer any questions our customers might have prior to purchasing. Additionally, we not only welcome but we encourage 3rd party independent inspections.

Please inquire prior to purchase to make sure the advertised vehicle has not already been sold. We list our vehicles on multiple websites and a vehicle can sell at any time. If a customer chooses to purchase sight unseen (many of our customers choose this option) the customer accepts the vehicle AS IS and WHERE IS and understands we cannot address concerns after purchase.

For this reason, it's important all concerns are addressed prior to purchase. We make every effort to present accurate and reliable information, but use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale.

Financing is Available with low rates and Vehicle Shipping is available from our Showroom to your Garage. A Classic Car Warranty is Available for Purchase from a 3rd Party. Please speak to our Sales Associate or Company Representative for more information.

Our team is working and available anytime by Phone or Text for your convenience at 407-559-7759. Thank you for your interest!
Trim: Fresh 383 Stroker, 4-Speed, Strong Running

Classic Chevrolet Nova Buyer's Guide

Full guide
M
Mike Sullivan
Muscle Cars
1962–1979
~3 min read
Updated Apr 2026
Expert buyer's guide to the classic Chevrolet Nova 1962–1979. SS396 verification, COPO documentation, cowl tag decoding, floor pan inspection, and current market pricing tiers.
This guide covers
βœ“ 10-point inspection checklist
βœ“ Common issues & what to avoid
βœ“ In-person inspection guide
βœ“ Market pricing by year & condition
βœ“ 6 FAQs answered
βœ“ History & fun facts

Chevrolet Nova Market Overview

Based on 97 Chevrolet Nova listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

97
Listed Now
$45,476
Avg. Asking Price
1962–1978
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site β€” Average Range
This car: $39,970
Low: $7,500 High: $174,995
Transmission Distribution
Automatic 68%
Manual 27%
Condition Distribution
Excellent 10%
Good 6%
Fair 1%
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Classic Chevrolet Nova Buyer's Guide

The Chevrolet Nova ran from 1962 through 1979 and spent most of that run being underestimated. General Motors built it on a compact platform originally designed for the economy-minded Chevy II, then spent the late 1960s cramming engines as big as the 396 cubic-inch big-block into every corner they could find. The result is one of the most rewarding sleepers in the classic car market β€” if you know how to verify what you're actually buying. A documented SS396 is worth real money. A car wearing repro SS badges without a cowl tag to back them up is worth considerably less.

What to Check Before Buying

VIN Engine Decode β€” On 1968 to 1971 cars the VIN does not encode the engine; decode the block casting number and stamped suffix code. Any mismatch means the SS package is not factory.
Cowl Tag Check β€” Locate and photograph the firewall cowl tag. Verify body code, trim code, and option codes match the advertised configuration.
Block Casting Number β€” Read the engine block casting number on the rear driver's side. Cross-reference against published casting number guides for the claimed engine.
Floor Pan Probe β€” From underneath, probe floor pans with a screwdriver at seat mount areas and around the transmission tunnel. Soft metal means rot.
Rocker Panel Magnet Test β€” Run a magnet along the full length of each rocker. Filler is non-magnetic. Check for rippling or waviness indicating patch panels.
Cowl Seam Inspection β€” With the hood open, inspect the cowl seam at the windshield base. Bubbling paint or soft metal indicates serious rust.
Rear Quarter Rust β€” Check lower rear quarters and the area behind the rear wheel opening. These rust from the inside out β€” look for bubbling paint.
Trunk Floor Check β€” Pull up the trunk mat and inspect the floor and spare tire well for rust-through. Check seams where the floor meets the quarters.
Subframe Mount Condition β€” Inspect front subframe mounting points on the unibody for corrosion. Cracked or rotted mounts require serious structural repair.
Cooling System Check β€” On 396 cars, check for overheating history: rusty coolant, white residue on valve covers, or milky oil on the dipstick.

Common Issues

Floor pan rust is the Nova's most universal problem β€” water trapped under carpet rots the pans from above while road spray attacks from below. Budget $1,500–$4,000 for full floor replacement on a rough car. Cowl rust at the windshield base is serious structural rot affecting the firewall β€” repair costs run $2,500–$5,000. Rocker panel rust is cosmetic on the surface but structural underneath; full rocker replacement runs $800–$2,000 per side. Lower rear quarter rust is common and repairable but can extend into the trunk floor. On 396 cars, check for overheating damage β€” cracked heads and warped intake manifolds result from cooling system neglect. SS badge fraud is widespread: verify every claim with cowl tag data.

What to Look For

Start with the cowl tag β€” riveted to the firewall, lists original body, trim, and option codes. On 1968 to 1971 Novas the engine is not encoded in the VIN; verify the engine by its block casting number and stamped suffix code. On 396/SS cars, confirm block casting numbers and casting dates. Inspect floor pans from underneath with a screwdriver β€” they rot from trapped moisture under carpeting. Check rocker panels and lower rear quarters for filler with a magnet. Inspect the cowl seam at the base of the windshield for rust perforation. Look at the rear frame rails where they meet the floor. On manual transmission cars, check the bellhousing area for cracked metal. Verify front subframe mounting points for corrosion. Check trunk floor and spare tire well.

Price Guide

Third-gen 1975–1979 drivers: $8,000–$18,000. Chevy II 1962–1967 with V8: $18,000–$32,000. Second-gen 1968–1974 non-SS 350: $22,000–$38,000. SS350 driver: $28,000–$42,000. Documented SS396 L34: $55,000–$75,000. Numbers-matching SS396 L78: $70,000–$90,000. COPO 9562 documented: $90,000–$130,000+. Deduct 30–40% for a non-original engine. Regional premiums apply in the Southwest where rust-free originals surface more frequently.

Did You Know?

The Nova nameplate generated an urban legend in Spanish-speaking markets β€” "no va" loosely means "it doesn't go" β€” though GM sold Novas successfully throughout Latin America. The 1975 Nova hatchback shared its platform with the Pontiac Ventura and Oldsmobile Omega. Yenko Chevrolet of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania was responsible for most documented COPO Nova orders β€” Don Yenko personally lobbied GM engineers to enable the 427 installation in the compact platform.

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