![]() The Nomad was considered Chevrolet's halo model during its three-year production as a two-door station wagon. The Nomad is best remembered as a two-door station wagon and is commonly associated with the "surf culture" of the late 1950s and early 1960s. If you have any questions, please email first.The Chevrolet Nomad was a station wagon produced by the Chevrolet Motor Division of the General Motors Corporation from 1955 to 1961. Currently registered in CT, was last registered in 1968. V8 4-barrel power pack, power glide automatic. Has original blue padded dash (very rare) with no rips or tears. Painted Original Nassau Blue, India Ivory outside with Harbor Blue, Nassau Blue interior. Had a 17 year off-frame rebuild, back to original. Has power steering, power seat, power windows, tinted glass, signal-seeking radio (not working), working drivers side spotlight mirror. It has manual brakes now, but originally had power brakes (all original power brake components included). Highly optioned (Factory Loaded) including: Factory Air Conditioning (Not Working but all there). “Freshly frame-off restored 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Wagon. Otherwise, this is a gorgeous and nicely equipped example of a Tri-Five Nomad you will enjoy adding to your garage. Additionally, we’re a bit perplexed as to why the restorer did not reinstall the factory-equipped power brake system. While this Nomad presents very nicely as a freshly restored example that reportedly took seventeen years to complete, the fact the original factory air conditioning “is all there” but not working will likely detract from potential buyers who are not mechanically inclined. ![]() Fun fact: For 1956, Ford introduced the Ford Parklane as a direct competitor of the Nomad that despite outselling the Nomad by nearly two-to-one, Ford discontinued the model line after a single model year. Bel Air Nomads now came in two-tone exterior paint schemes. For the 1956 model year, Nomads continued sharing the same front fascia and side trim update as other 1956 Chevrolets, the exterior of the Nomad adopted the revised side-panel trim of the Bel Air. In line with other Chevrolet station wagons, the Nomad received a two-piece split tailgate and a flat-folding rear seat. Marketed as a sport wagon, the Nomad was the sole two-door Chevrolet wagon fitted with interior carpeting and cloth seats. Interior trim was similar to Bel Air sedan and four-door Beauville station wagon. In contrast to other Chevrolet station wagons, the Nomad shared its frameless door glass front doors with the Bel Air hardtop and convertible. While the Nomad received Bel Air fender badging, to emphasize its roofline, it only shared the more subdued chrome trim from the front fenders and doors. ![]() ![]() Nomads received Chevroletet’s new 265 cubic-inch V8 as standard equipment. Priced at $2,571, the Nomad was among the most expensive 1955 Chevrolets excluding the Corvette. The Chevrolet Nomad shared its body, chassis, and roofline with the Pontiac Safari the Safari differed primarily in its powertrain, front fascia, and interior. While considered a distinct model line, Chevrolet stylists trimmed the Nomad with Bel Air badging and styling elements. ![]() Sharing its roofline design nearly intact from the 1954 Motorama “dream car”, the first version of the Nomad was produced as a “sport wagon” in a two-door body. As a second data point, the Collector Car Market Review Online Tool reveals the seller’s ask falls between this guide’s #2 “Very Good” estimate of $54,800 and its #1 “Excellent” appraisal of $74,700 before factoring in price premiums for the Power Pack V8 and factory A/C. Currently offered at $59,000, comparing that price against the Hagerty Insurance Online Valuation Tool confirms the private seller has their Nomad priced between this guide’s #2 “Excellent” estimate of $54,800 and its #1 “Concours” appraisal of $78,800. We just came across this freshly frame-off restored Baby Blue 1956 Bel Air Nomad originally listed in July 2021 on Craigslist in Ashford, Connecticut. Among the Tri-Five design, the stylish two-door Bel Air Nomad station wagon was the rarest and most desirable of all Chevy’s offerings those three years. The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets (1955-1957) remain an iconic generation of cars preferred by many enthusiasts spanning multiple generations. AugUpdate – We just confirmed the listing for this Nomad “Classifind” expired, so with no replacement found we’re assuming this ride “Sold?” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call us directly if you’d like to be informed when we come across something similar.
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