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»
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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»
Oct 19, 2020 • For Sale • 33 Comments
No Reserve 1957 Chevrolet Nomad Project
Well, this is a sad state of affairs. While just a casual fan of tri-five Chevies at best, I’ve always been a sucker for the Nomad station wagon series from that era and finding a 1957 variety in such… more»
Oct 2, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Same Family 61 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets were those from the iconic 1955, 1956, and 1957 model years. While that includes the 150, 210, and Bel Air models, the Nomad has a special place in the hearts of Chevy fans of that era…. more»
Sep 4, 2020 • For Sale • 118 Comments
Stored 45 Years! 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
Update 9/4/20 – This Nomad has been relisted here on eBay. How high do you think it will get this time around? From 7/29/20 – According to the seller, this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad has been sitting in their uncle’s… more»
May 3, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Super Solid Project: 1959 Chevrolet Nomad
When the time comes to select the perfect car for a project, some vehicles are better than others. Sitting somewhere close to the top of the heap would be this 1959 Chevrolet Nomad because while it might be coming… more»
