The Nomad ended its three-year run in 1957 as a “sport wagon”, with sales falling short of Chevrolet expectations. But the name would live on into the 1970s, as a 4-door family wagon instead. In 1960, the Nomad was one of four station wagons in the Chevy arsenal and was at the top of the heap (based on the Impala). Located in Carthage, North Carolina, the two-owner survivor may have just 30,000 miles and is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $36,000 OBO.
Chevy branded its wagon separately from the rest of the lineup during the “batwing” era of 1959-60. The Brookwood was the starting point, a 6-passenger wagon with trim along the lines of the Biscayne. Next up was the Parkwood, still seating six, and it had a better level of trim, much like the Bel Air. Then there was the Kingwood with seating for nine, with the back seat facing the cars coming at you from the rear. And the decked-out Nomad rounded out the ensemble.
This ’60 Nomad looks solid, though the green portion of the two-tone paint job seems to lack luster. We’re told it originated in California, but its time on the East Coast is not divulged. Being all original, per the seller, we assume the sheet metal, paint, interior, and drivetrain are all untouched. The wagon has a 283 cubic inch V8 with an automatic transmission (2-speed Powerglide?). Unlike the Impala, the Nomad had four taillights and not six.
We assume the seller is the second owner (or acquired it from him or her to resell). It’s a well-equipped luxury wagon for the day, complete with power windows, which was not all that common on an Impala or its variants in those days. The seller is not interested in trades, so cash is king. Thanks to T.J. for the tip, and at what price point would you be in?
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