As popular as the “Tri Five” Chevies were when they were new, the Nomad sport wagon wasn’t a big seller. In fact, over three years, they were less than one-half of one percent of total Chevy production. Yet today,… more»
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Jun 13, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
265 Power Pack V8: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The 1955-57 Chevrolets, later dubbed the “Tri-Fives”, were hugely successful cars, selling more than 4.5 million units. All were big movers except for the new “sport wagon” called the Nomad. Part of the Bel Air series, the Nomad was… more»
Jun 12, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Desert Find: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Project
The high point for Chevrolet in the 1950s had to be the “Tri-Five” models. They brought more modern styling to GM and a V8 engine to the Chevy party, all of which resulted in sales of 4.5 million automobiles…. more»
Jun 5, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Mostly Original and Unrestored 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
The Chevrolet “Tri-fives,” body-on-frame cars built in 1955, ‘56, and ‘57, encompassed two-door sedans, four-door sedans, convertibles, and this: the Nomad. Chevrolet’s entry into the family car space. The Nomad was considered its own model line by Chevrolet, but… more»
Jun 2, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve Survivor! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
A classic car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds every now and then, and mere words don’t seem enough to describe what the eyes are seeing. That is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad. Everywhere… more»
May 26, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Spotless Custom: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
The growth in popularity of classic station wagons means that spotless examples are highly sought. However, the interest ramps up a notch when the vehicle in question is a Tri-Five Nomad. This 1955 model is a real beauty, and… more»
May 25, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Could You Save This 1957 Chevrolet Nomad?
For many people, nothing better exemplifies the nostalgia of the classic car era than the 1957 Chevy. Coming in 2-door hardtop, sedan, convertible, and 2 and 4-door station wagon forms, the Bel Air trim in particular is at the… more»
May 21, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Tri-Five Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
No production run of cars is likely more popular today than the 1955-57 Chevrolets, which became known as the Tri Fives. Out of nearly five million built, the rarest and perhaps most desirable today is the Nomad sport wagon,… more»
May 10, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Certified Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Based on a Corvette-derived concept car, the Chevy Bel Air Nomad debuted in 1955 as part of what would become known as the Tri-Fives. From 1955 to 1957, Chevrolet would manufacture around 4.5 million cars, yet the Nomad saw… more»
Apr 5, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
LS Swap: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Of all the Tri Five Chevies from 1955-57, none are probably more sought after today than the Nomad. Equipped with upscale trim, the original Nomad was a 2-door sport wagon that Chevy marketed as a “halo” model. The nameplate… more»
Mar 24, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Restomod Project? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Tri-Five Chevrolets of 1955-57 have been in the Automobile All-Star Hall of Fame (if there was such a thing) since almost the beginning. And none more so than the 2-door sport wagon, the Nomad. Decked out in Bel… more»
Mar 17, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare Color Combo: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad underwent a comprehensive restoration back in 2014, and it wears what is claimed to be a rare color combination. It has graced the cover of “South Mississippi Living” magazine and is being offered… more»
Jan 28, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Desert Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Chevrolet had a break-out year of sorts in 1955. New modern styling, a dash of Cadillac glamour in a “low-priced three” car, optional air conditioning, a new V8 engine – and a sporty new model called the Nomad –… more»
Jan 24, 2021 • For Sale • 61 Comments
Stored 35 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The now iconic Chevy Nomad had a three-year run in the mid-1950s. The 2-door Nomad differed from other station wagons of the day by having styling that was more reminiscent of a hardtop sedan than that of a regular… more»
Jan 16, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
1955 Chevrolet Nomad Barn Find
The ad for this beautiful 1955 Chevrolet simply lists it as a “Classic.” Well, it certainly is a classic! In fact, it is a Nomad and according to automobilemag.com, there were less than 8,400 Nomads produced in 1955! The… more»
Dec 18, 2020 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Shoebox Jeep? 1957 Chevrolet Nomad 4×4
We’ve featured several short-wheel-base conversions here on Barn Finds over the years, but I don’t remember any that have been swapped onto a 4×4 chassis. This one is a 1957 Chevrolet Nomad that has been chopped and dropped onto… more»
