The Chevy Nomad nameplate is usually associated with iconic 2-door Sport Wagons of 1955-57. But Chevrolet would apply the moniker to 4-door wagons from 1958 to 1961 and again from 1968 to 1972 (as Chevelles). From Gorham, New Hampshire, this people mover has been on the market for several months here on Facebook Marketplace where the asking price of $69,999 might be a factor. Our thanks to “RichardinMaine” for another cool New England tip!
For whatever reason, the GM “Tri-Five” experiment with “sport wagons” didn’t work. Between the Nomad and Pontiac’s similar Safari, barely 30,000 units were built in three years. So, both cars were gone in 1958, though the names would soldier on for a few more years. Considering 1958 was a down year for the economy, Chevy still managed 6,154 Nomads in 1958 like this one. The ’58 was a one-year-only design, as Chevrolet went back to the drawing board in ’59 to produce leaner-looking products with wide wings in the back.
A 348 cubic inch V8 is in the seller’s wagon, the first year it was offered. This engine may be original to this big buggy, but the transmission is not. A likely 2-speed Powerglide automatic has been replaced by a 700R4, year unknown. We don’t know if the indicated mileage of 62,000 is anywhere close to accurate. A few custom touches have been made, such as shaved rear door handles and the tailgate handle. We don’t know if the paint is original or even if they’re factory-applied two-tone colors.
Torque Thrust wheels are on all four corners, making the overall vehicle look as though it may have been lowered slightly. Dual exhaust has been added, which probably sounds really good. We’re not sure about the interior, which shows blue tape on a seat in one photo but it’s not there in another. If this was a 1955, 1956, or 1957 Nomad, the listing would already be down because the car sold at or around the seller’s price. But will a ‘58 edition provide as much value for the money?
A good friend in HS had one that he bought for $75 at a local Atlantic Richfield where he was a gas jockey. Nice but needed little things that we fixed in the shop at night after hours.
Tuned up the 348, redid the top in black with a vinyl look paint, then painted the body in Maverick Grabber Blue. Had a red interior light bulb and put a mattress in the back.
He used my ‘61 Midget to pick up his girlfriend for dates….
The blue tape looks like an award ribbon
Agree. That would be some fancy tape work.
Nice car. The big engine and the new transmission should certainly get it down the road. I’d guess the color, a favorite during those years, has put off buyers along with the large price tag. I know I would not buy it for both those reasons.
ya, any number with the 9s in it is insulting to my intelligence, even condecending. Id rather pay 70, but in a hypothetical situation i were to buy it, id pay this convenience store price with pennies for the last 9 just to make a point.
As is with our good neighbors to the North, as has been proposed for many years here in US, its time to ditch the penny.
As for the Nomad: beautiful colors. I like the shaved rear side doors.
Super rare find : if only it had power windows and AC.
GREAT WAGON and you will not see yourself coming down the road. The price is what is holding me back because the down payment would be beyond my pocketbook, BUT I could make the payments, WOULD love to have go at it even sellong my 2012 custom 2 door 4wd short bed Silverado 1958 was 3rd year as UDT FROG SEALmaster chief
Hmmm. Lived in Gorham for many years, never saw this one, small town and I moved in ’08. Very nice example!
Kind of a neat car for kind of an insane price. To be perfectly honest, half that amount would be pushing it, but that’s just me.
My friend bought one back in the day for $25.00 ,Then he sold it to his uncle Tom .Then Tom sold it to his brother Mike .Mike drove the nomad for 10 years .Restored it and was driving to a car show and stopped at coffee shop and got rear ended and he ended up parting the car out.
When is a Nomad not a Nomad . . . in this case when it is a 1958 Chevy. It won’t go wandering to a new home at this asking price.
OMG! What is with B/F today? It is like you are listing only cars that are on my wish list. And I think this 58 Wagon might be the top!
you deleted my comment about the 9s ??
really
pathetic
hey, youve got my email and phone number, how about you man up and provide me a well deserved explaination.
Ive had some well written comments deleted here and your building some resentment that isnt going away with time. i value my time and energy. Keep disrespecting me and im gonna find a way to disrespect you.
Chill out. We didn’t delete it. It was pending moderation. I don’t appreciate the threat.
Great answer.
im sorry 😑
please delete my follow up comment, i dont want to clutter or cause drama.
Ive had a number of comments deleted, so i assumed.
I love BarnFinds and have been trying to self moderate.
Thank You
Friend in high school had one with those same colors, had 348 with 3 deuces and was a 3 on the tree also, real sleeper.He won many a street race for money and pinks.
Many a night cruising looking for girls and parties to go to. Many a Sunday coming down and Mom making you go to church.Just an old man remembering the good old days growing up in southern California in the 60’s.
Not only the astronomical PRICE, here — but even at an “affordable” dollar amount, those “custon touches” — and especially those wheels — would make me walk away. If I want a 1958 family/lumber-hauler, I want it to be as it was originally, thank you! The replaced transmission, I could live with — but the minute I see sport wheels on an old car, I won’t even look. The same goes for added gauges and/or a modern stereo.