Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and
recently frame off restored amp; customized with no expense spared
1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air Nomad Station Wagon!The car boasts some of
the following stats;New over bored 454/483 c.i. aluminum heads
roller cam 600+ hp with some 600 milesRuns on pump gasAluminum
Alloy Heads Premium forged pistons. This 454/468 Hydraulic Roller
cam engine will produce 600 horse power at approx. 5800 rpm. This
engine is an excellent choice for use in classic street rods, sport
trucks, 4x4 trucks, and can be used as a daily driver. High mileage
use is not a problem with this engine with this engine being used
in larger work trucks, or motor homes and will produce more than
double the horse power of the original Big Block 396, 427 and 454's
engines amp; with much greater torque. GM 4LE80 Heavy Duty
Automatic TransmissionNew converter to match motorCurrie 9" Rear
EndVintage Air ConditioningAluminum radiatorNew chrome wheels and
tiresPower steeringPower disc brakesPower windowsNew stainless
grill and moldingsLeather interiorNew stereo radio and speakersThe
1955 Chevrolet Nomad Station Wagon was at a list price of over
$2,500; the most expensive car of the entire Chevrolet line up in
1955 apart from the Corvette and for good reason! The 1955-57 Nomad
wagon is the most probably the most iconic wagon ever built and
certainly a legend amongst surfing enthusiasts and fifties classic
car collectors all over the world! The 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Station
Wagon was at a list price of over $2,600, again the most expensive
car of the entire Chevrolet line up in 1956 apart from the Corvette
and for good reason! The two door Nomad was one of Harley Earls
'Dream Cars' and more reminiscent of a two door hardtop than any
other station wagon, with the roof design borrowed from a 1954
Motorama show car, opened up rear wheels wells and a striped
tailgate in chrome! GM insisted the Nomad was affiliated with the
top-of-the-line Bel-Air models in order to attract more attention
to it, as if that was really necessary! GM also had Chevrolet share
the body with Pontiac which marketed their car as the Pontiac
Safari.Nomads therefore, like Bel Air's, came loaded with chrome,
carpet and full wheel covers and a V8 engine option! The stylish
production run only lasted for three years with GM ending this
iconic body style in 1957, primarily due to the vehicles
exorbitantly high prices and consequently low sales and introduced
a new body-style in 1958, ending the production of what has been
commonly referred to as the "Prettiest wagon ever!" Only 8,530
Nomads were built in 1955; 8,103 Nomads were built in 1956 and
6,534 in 1957; their rarity and strong demand ensures continued
appreciation over the years ahead.This particular example was
recently customized and frame off restored by it's most recent
southern California owner who has customized the car with no
expense spared to his personal preference including custom Black
paint and a newly upholstered custom Red interior and gauges.This
is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully frame off restored
example of an extremely striking custom 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air
Nomad Station Wagon in turn key ready condition throughout for any
custom or resto mod American car enthusiast to enjoy or collect
today!