Chevrolet has produced a few memorable Chevy II and Nova offerings over the years, including some fun Super Sport packages and performance options.  However, numerous buyers viewed the car as simply a compact that provided affordable transportation, with a considerable amount leaving the assembly line without very many bells and whistles.  That mindset changed in the mid-seventies when Chevy began offering a higher-trim package called the LN, or Luxury Nova, which was soon renamed the Concours.  Located in La Canada Flintridge, California, this 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours here on Craigslist is described by the seller as a time capsule, and it’s probably one of the finer examples still in existence, with the asking price of $13,400 reflecting what a beauty this one remains.

Tony Primo, thanks for another great find here!  This one is said to be a veteran-owned, all-original California car, with just 9,600 miles racked up since new.  The seller says the exterior has never gotten a respray, and the paint, chrome, and even the wheel covers still seem to be well-preserved.  I’m not sure why, but the side moldings on the front fenders appear to be just a slightly different color than the rest, although the body looks very straight and the seller confirms there’s no rust on any of the panels.  While often problematic, the plastic around the front and rear bumpers seems to be in decent shape as well.

Equally impressive is the inside, with a more luxurious feel than you’d find in an ordinary seventies Nova.  The cloth fabric on the seats looks almost like new, seeming to be a good indicator that the low-mileage claim is likely accurate.  All of the door panels are trimmed nicely as is the dash, with the pad surviving just as well as most of the other interior components, but the glove box door could stand some refurbishing.  This one looks inviting to crawl into, with plenty of comfort to last for hours of driving, although it lacks many of the power accessories that would be found on most autos branded as luxury cars nowadays.

Perhaps a bit disappointing is the engine, which is the base inline 6 instead of one of the optional V8 offerings that could be had in ’77.  The six-cylinder produced 110 horsepower, so you’re probably not going to win many races here, but with less than 10k miles there’s likely lots of life left for the next owner to enjoy.  While there isn’t much overall to find fault with on this 1977 Chevrolet Concours, it could be priced a bit much, as J.D. Power lists the high retail for a 4-door sedan at $5,900.  However, with the low mileage and excellent condition, maybe this one will end up finding a buyer at more than twice that amount.  How much would you be willing to spend here?