Detroit was firing on all eight cylinders for the 1955 model year. Especially at Chevrolet, where the popular, all-new ’55 models were breaking sales records. 1,775,952 total Chevys were produced, a whopping 54% increase over 1954, and its top-of-the-line… more»
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Dec 16, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Parked in 2005: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
Every time I see a Tri-Five Chevrolet Nomad, my thoughts instantly turn to the 1955 version accidentally destroyed by Tim Allen’s accident-prone character in the 1990s TV Sitcom “Home Improvement.” Thankfully, this 1956 example has avoided that fate but… more»
Aug 11, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Older Restoration – 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
Sedate silver and white with a raunchy red interior, this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad in Olympia, Washington comes to market in a nicely prepared listing with plenty of pictures and a decent description. Any seller including close-up shots of the… more»
Jul 7, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Sport Wagon Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad “sport wagon” was not a commercial success. Fewer than 23,000 of them were built in three years. And it wasn’t that 2-door station wagons weren’t popular – Chevy sold a whole lot more… more»
Jun 1, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Sport Wagon: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Why didn’t Chevy sell more than 23,000 Nomads throughout their three-year run in the mid-1950s? It was part of the top-of-the-line Bel Air series, so there were plenty of creature comforts. They sold plenty of other station wagons across… more»
May 30, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The original Chevy Nomad might be thought of as an experiment as it was produced in smaller numbers for three years and then discontinued. From the cowl forward, it was a Bel Air; but for the rest of the… more»
May 7, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Project
Some enthusiasts refuse to consider tackling another person’s unfinished project build, and that attitude is understandable. It is not uncommon for such projects to house nasty surprises that can see things spiral out of control. That doesn’t appear to… more»
Apr 12, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Needs Finished: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Project
Completing another enthusiast’s unfinished project build can be daunting as a new owner grapples with the loose ends that seem almost inevitable. That is one reason why this 1955 Chevrolet Nomad could be somebody’s dream car. The seller has… more»
Jan 3, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Tri-Five Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Chevy Nomad “sport wagon” was inspired by a 1954 Corvette-based concept car. A two-door station wagon, it shared no sheet metal with other Chevrolet wagons from behind the cowl. Produced between 1955 and 1957, it met with a… more»
Nov 30, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
No Reserve 39k Mile 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Taken at face value, it is easy to understand why this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad has already attracted thirty-nine bids during its auction. Its presentation is hard to fault, and it is loaded with optional extras. The odometer… more»
Oct 15, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Original Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
If you had a thick wallet or an understanding bank manager, you could walk into your nearest Chevrolet showroom in 1957 and drive away in a shiny Bel Air Nomad loaded with optional extras. One of the most desirable,… more»
Oct 7, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Small-Block Upgrade: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The new owner of this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad faces some choices. There’s little doubt that a fresh coat of paint would have it sparkling like a new penny. However, leaving the exterior untouched would garner similar levels… more»
Sep 6, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Bel Camino! 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Pickup
Update 9/6/22 – This unique creation has been relisted here on eBay with a thousand-dollar price drop. Is that enough to find the Bel Camino a new home? We sure hope so because this could be the perfect way… more»
Aug 17, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
1992 Chevrolet Caprice Nomad?
There are quite a few “kits” that can turn your late-model vehicle into a classic such as the one here that transforms your 1990s Thunderbird into a mid-century Shoebox Ford. I’ve never seen a Chevy Caprice Nomad though! This… more»
Jul 22, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Simply Spotless: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
We will occasionally see cars at Barn Finds where mere words don’t seem to do them justice. Such is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad. Its presentation is stunning, and it needs nothing but a new owner ready… more»
Jun 25, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rebuilt 265: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Readers over a certain age may remember a TV sitcom called Home Improvement. In one episode, Tim Allen’s accident-prone character managed to drop a large steel beam from a crane onto his wife’s beloved 1955 Chevrolet Nomad. As a… more»
