The Nomads have been collectible since they came out.
Today the Nomad is near the top of every Chevy fan's wish list, and
this gorgeous wagon gets a lot of things right: great colors,
gorgeous interior, 350 drive-train that offers more power than
you could get from the factory in 1956. The paint combination is
India Ivory over Twilight Turquoise, giving this warmed-over Nomad
a very period look. The restoration focused on getting the
basics right. Good gaps, straight panels and deep, glossy paint
make this a jaw-dropper when you roll into a show.
Carries the upscale Bel Air that includes that dramatic side spear
and all the chrome truly sparkles in the sun. And this wagon
has lots of chrome.
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Interior was kept pretty stock with reproduction upholstery that
looks straight off the showroom floor and the sweeping two-tone
door panels emulate the exterior trim. For example, the shift
quadrant now manages four forward gears instead of two, the
steering wheel changed out to a stock looking 16". There's also an
AM/FM w/iPod compatible push button radio .
The cargo bay is correctly finished and offers a good deal of
storage space making this a fantastic road trip
candidate.
The engine is still a small block Chevy V8, but the 350 is a far
cry from the original 265. It fits beautifully and is reliable as
your daily driver, though quite a bit more powerful. The 4-speed
automatic overdrive transmission is a big part of the
reason
this car is such a pleasure to drive. A Corvette servo helps shift
the gears hard and a recently installed dual exhaust system has a
pleasant burble at idle and just enough of an edge on the roll to
let you and everyone else know this isn't a stock Nomad.
