There was a time when this 1956 Chevrolet Nomad would have been
overlooked for its hardtop siblings, but that day is long gone.
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, and a fully sorted LS1 drive train that offers
more power and more comfort than you could get from the factory in
1956. There's no denying the handsome good looks of this 2-door
wagon the simple '56 is the best-looking of the Tri-Five Chevys.
This one also carries upscale Bel Air trim (which was the only way
you could get a Nomad) that includes that dramatic side spear and
all the chrome has been refinished to show standards, so it truly
sparkles in the sun. Cross-country haulers just don't get much
better than this. The interior has been nicely upgrades with
factory seats wearing leather that looks amazing. Things like the
dashboard, headliner,door panels and carpets are all nicely
upgraded as well, the steering wheel is a wood-rimmed unit that's
on a tilt column, and there are little vents tucked under the dash
for the modern A/C system which blows ice cold. There's also an
AM/FM/AUX radio that sounds pretty darned good and the gauges have
been converted to digital. 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 technically a small block Chevy
V8, but the 5.7 liter LS1 V8 from Street and Performance is a far
cry from the original 265. It obviously fits beautifully and thanks
to fuel injection and hardware, it's as reliable as your daily
driver and quite a bit more powerful. The suspension uses OEM parts
wherever possible to ensure reliability and easy service. A 4L60E
4-speed automatic overdrive transmission is a big part of the
reason this car is such a pleasure to drive and the recent dual
exhaust system has a pleasant burble at idle and just enough of an
edge on the roll to let you know this isn't a stock Nomad. The
undercarriage is quite clean and includes 4-wheel disc brakes,
power steering, Power brakes and 17-inch Chrome 5 Spoke wheels
wearing 245/45/17 front and rear performance radials. With only
1450 Miles on this restored, it has been fully sorted and ready to
enjoy, this car just works like it should. With great looks, a
wonderful color combination, and that timeless Nomad appeal, this
car delivers in a big way. For additional information on this 1956
Nomad, email us at
[email protected] or call
817-310-9400.The interior has been nicely upgrades with factory
seats wearing leather that looks amazing. Things like the
dashboard, headliner,door panels and carpets are all nicely
upgraded as well, the steering wheel is a wood-rimmed unit that's
on a tilt column, and there are little vents tucked under the dash
for the modern A/C system which blows ice cold. There's also an
AM/FM/AUX radio that sounds pretty darned good and the gauges have
been converted to digital. 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 technically a small block Chevy
V8, but the 5.7 liter LS1 V8 from Street and Performance is a far
cry from the original 265. It obviously fits beautifully and thanks
to fuel injection and hardware, it's as reliable as your daily
driver and quite a bit more powerful. Color-matched coil covers add
a dressed-up look, but the rest uses OEM parts wherever possible to
ensure reliability and easy service. A 4L60E 4-speed automatic
overdrive transmission sending power to a Ford 9" rear end, is a
big part of the reason this car is such a pleasure to drive and the
recent dual exhaust system has a pleasant burble at idle and just
enough of an edge on the roll to let you know this isn't a stock
Nomad. The undercarriage is quite clean and includes 4-wheel disc
brakes, power steering, Power brakes and 17-inch Chrome 5 Spoke
wheels wearing 245/45/17 front and rear performance radials. With
only 1450 Miles on this restored, it has been fully sorted and
ready to enjoy, this car just works like it should. With great
looks, a wonderful color combination, and that timeless Nomad
appeal, this car delivers in a big way. For additional information
on this 1956 Nomad, email us at
[email protected] or
call 817-310-9400.
