Vehicle Description
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319-366-7600 1957 Chevrolet Nomad Tri 5 Chevys have never been out
of style since they were first introduced. With clean crisp lines,
stylish trim, and superb color combinations they endeared
themselves into the American Automotive psyche and have stayed
there ever since. This particular one is no exception to the rule
and very rare with only 6264 total Nomads made and a super rare
fuel injection $550 option, (one site said only 109 FI nomads made)
and it has over 25 other options! This older frame off restored to
original Nomad has many rare options and is powered by a strong and
smooth very rare Factory Fuel injected 283/250hp V8 code FJ with a
correct cast iron Power Glide 2 speed automatic transmission with a
3.08 open rear end. The Tropical Turquoise paint treatment is
smooth and shiny and the turquoise and silver interior is like new
and it comes with fabulous stainless trim and chrome throughout.
The brakes are power front and rear drum and it rides on 14 inch
steel wheels with new correct 3 bar spinner hubcaps and wide white
wall bias ply tires. The previous owner loved and cherished this
car for many years, so if you are looking for that great driving
and running 57 Chevy Nomad that has a lifetime of cruising pleasure
left in it, this one would be a joy to own. Features are as
follows; It is powered by the ultimate Chevy V8 of the day a
smooth, detailed, fuel injected 283 V8. The Power Glide
transmission shifts smooth and easy. The Power Steering and Power
Brakes work effortlessly along with very rare power windows. There
is a like new Tuned Dual Exhaust with a Mellow note. Great Original
Sheet Metal and Solid Floors Finished in correct to original Mirror
Gloss Tropical Turquoise code 811 The interior is the correct
turquoise and silver cloth and vinyl. There are color keyed seat
belts up front optional Am Wonder bar radio (non-working) and very
rare optional Autronic eye (automatic headlight dimmer) and working
optional drivers side spotlight. Other options; Dash mounted
Compass, clock, Stop Light Viewer, floor mats, front fender
antenna, tissue dispenser, nail guards, rocker moldings, gold rear
license plate frame, electric wipers with glass washer jar, power
seat, EZ eye tinted glass, front bumper guards, under hood light,
3rd note horn unit, day-nite inside mirror, courtesy lamps, parking
brake signal, back up lights, and airflow heater. The engine bay is
fully detailed Very nice Stainless Trim and Chrome adorn the car
The wheels are correct painted steel with Tri- Bar Spinner Hubcaps
Tires are wide whitewalls bias ply. The body panels, floor pans are
as straight as they come and look to be all original to the car.
The chrome and stainless are nearly all new with excellent chrome
trim around the rear window and tailgate. The Headliner and
interior stainless trim are great. This is probably the only one
like it in the world.
