Where to Find a 1967 Chevrolet Nova for Sale: Reputable Sources

The 1967 Nova (Chevy II) is a compact muscle car icon — clean lines, V8 options (283, 327, 350), and a growing collector following. Finding a solid one requires knowing where to look—and how to vet.

1. Specialized Classic Car Dealers (Highest Vetting)

• RK Motors Charlotte (NC) — High-end consignment; detailed specs, photos, inspection reports.
• Gateway Classic Cars — 20+ US showrooms; 1967 Novas appear regularly; financing/shipping arranged.
• Hemmings Motor News Dealers — Curated dealer network; search hemmings.com by model/year.
• Local specialists: Search "classic car dealer + [your region] + Nova" — many focus on GM A-bodies.

2. Major Auction Houses (Event-Based, Premium)

• Mecum Auctions — Largest collector car auctioneer; multiple Novas per event (Kissimmee, Indianapolis, Dallas). No reserve common.
• Barrett-Jackson — Scottsdale, Palm Beach, Houston, Las Vegas. High-visibility, televised; buyer premiums 10–12%.
• Russo and Steele, Bonhams, RM Sotheby's — Fewer Novas, but high-quality.

Tip: Attend in person or bid online (proxy/phone). Set max budget including buyer's premium (10–12%) + transport.

3. Online Marketplaces (Volume, Variable Quality)

• Bring a Trailer (BaT) — Curated, enthusiast community, photo-heavy listings, comment section vetting. 1967 Novas appear monthly. Best transparency.
• Cars & Bids — Similar model, younger demographic.
• eBay Motors — Filter: "1967", "Nova", "Classifieds" (not auction). Check seller feedback, photos, description detail.
• Hemmings Classifieds — Dealer/private; detailed ads.
• ClassicCars.com, Autotrader Classics — Aggregators; save searches for alerts.
• Facebook Marketplace / Groups — "1967 Nova For Sale," "Chevy II Nova Owners" — local deals, but high scam risk. Verify VIN, title, seller ID.

4. Car Shows & Swap Meets (In-Person Inspection)

• SEMA Show (Las Vegas, Nov) — Industry; some dealer sales.
• Detroit Autorama (Mar), Goodguys (nationwide), NSRA Nationals, Chevy-specific shows (Nova Nationals, Chevy Fest).
• Local cruise nights / Cars & Coffee — Owners sometimes sell quietly.

What to Verify Before Buying

• VIN decode: 1967 Nova VIN on dash (driver side) and body tag (firewall). Confirm model (100/400/SS), engine, assembly plant.
• Rust audit: Rockers, quarters, floors, trunk, cowl, frame rails. NE cars = higher risk.
• Numbers matching: Engine suffix code, transmission, rear axle vs. build sheet (if available).
• Title status: Clean, salvage, rebuilt, bonded. Match VIN to title.
• Documentation: Build sheet (under rear seat), protect-o-plate, dealer invoice, restoration receipts.

Price Reality Check (2024)

• Project / driver: $15k–$30k
• Solid driver / mild restore: $30k–$55k
• Concours / SS 327/350 / numbers-matching: $60k–$100k+
• L78 396/375 hp (rare, 1967 only): $150k+

Buy the best body you can afford — mechanicals are fixable; rust repair eats budgets. Join Team Nova, Chevy II Nova Association for community knowledge. And never wire money without verified title and in-person (or trusted proxy) inspection.