Vehicle Description
The long-standing admiration that classic car lovers have had for
the model is only the beginning of this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Nomad's appeal. Fresh off a through restoration both inside and
out, it features a well-executed, high impact look that'll stand
out in even the most well-heeled crowd of vintage cars, and this
rare breed of Chevy will pull into its next owner's garage with a
collection of restoration photos in tow to document its
transformation to its current outstanding state.
Curb appeal isn't a strong enough term for this awesome wagon. Its
already ultra-magnetic appearance is ratcheted up via its
impressive finish, which includes a show stopping copper metallic
exterior with white accents that culminate on its rear fenders.
Featuring just the right amount of flake, the copper hue seems to
have a life of its own - looking both sharp and a little
understated in the shade, but shining like a diamond when basking
in the sun. All the finishing details have been looked after to
give this '56 a "cut above" vibe. The stout, Bel Air front bumper
sits under an unblemished stainless-steel grille while just above,
the Chevy emblem looks especially vibrant below the rocket-shaped
hood ornament pointing the way forward. Fresh-looking headlights
and taillights are surrounded by casings that look to have been
installed recently and if you take a look in back, you can't help
but appreciate how the rectangular tips of the dual exhaust peek
out just the right amount from under the clean rear bumper. Nomads
feature a lot more glass than their more common Bel Air
counterparts and all of it on display here presents very well.
Clearly, a lot of thought and exacting work went into this
build.
While there are some well-chosen updates featured inside, none
detract from the distinctive look that made Bel Air interiors among
the most stylish of their era. Take your position behind the wheel
and you'll be surrounded by a saddle interior with white accents
that shows a lot of impressive detail. The copper on the dash
serves as a great backdrop for the length of chrome running the
width of the cabin and the complement of Dakota Digital gauges
residing in the fan-shaped instrument cluster. An underdash unit
teams with a pair of in dash vents to circulate air conditioning
through the cabin to keep everyone comfortable, while a
vintage-look AM/FM/CD sits at the center of the dash to fill the
interior with sound via an array of speakers that includes
subwoofers hidden under the front bench seat. The storage area in
back cuts just the clean appearance you'd expect based on the rest
of the car, with tan carpeting lining its floor and a full-size
spare residing underneath its chrome-rimmed hatch.
This classic Chevy has been serving as a worthy entrant on the car
show circuit and features an engine compartment that certainly
looks the part, but it also offers all the streetability you could
want. A 350-cubic inch V8 sits inside, clad in black, armed with a
4-barrel Holley carb and Edelbrock intake to up its power game and
featuring an array of top-tier components that include a polished
air conditioning compressor, chrome power steering pump and a
chrome alternator. The strong running power plant teams with a
3-speed TH350 automatic transmission that's at the top of its game
and well up to the task of frequent driving in everyday conditions.
Power steering makes navigation a breeze and power disc brakes at
all four corners provide this stellar wagon with dependable, fade
resistant stopping power as it cruises on its stare-inducing 20"
Foose wheels that are outfitted with Nitto low profile tires.
Offering a rare combination of magnetic curb appeal, very solid
streetability and bona fide rarity, this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Nomad represents quite an opportunity. Call today!
