Vehicle Description
This 1956 Chevrolet 150 two-door wagon is rare kin to the legendary
Nomad, but that's just the beginning of the appeal. It's built to
be an all-day cruiser with a fuel-injected V8, overdrive
transmission, four-wheel discs brakes, cold-blowing A/C, a luxury
interior, and more.
The two-door wagon is quite a bit rarer than some coveted '56
Chevys like the Bel Air hardtop and Bel Air convertible. So, while
the overall appearance of this one still pays tribute to its more
workman roots, you also can't deny its iconic heritage. In fact,
speaking of the premium Bel Air, this shares all the best Tri-Five
touches, like the intricate tailfins, aircraft-inspired hood
ornament, stylized chrome bumpers, and the 1956's exclusive wide
grille. And while the special "Notmad" badging pokes fun at how
this is not officially a Nomad, the wraparound rear glass carries
that same legendary appeal. But what we like most of all about this
one is that it's a very upgraded classic but likes to keep an
incognito/vintage style. Butternut Yellow and India Ivory make a
tasteful two-tone with their smooth shine. The panels look good,
the seals are pliable, and the trim is nice - just a well-done
classic with the right touches of age to keep it classic. Your
largest giveaways to the added cruiser style are the dual exhaust
tips and if someone notices that the color-matched wheels are
really iconic Rally units.
Inside is a nicely upgraded interior that still keeps its vintage
charm. The two rows of bench seats have been nicely re-covered in a
custom ultraleather pattern. This two-tone tan and brown set the
style that coordinates on the door panels, carpet, and headliner.
And the classic dual-cowl dash now houses modern amenities like
cold R134a air conditioning and a retro-style AM/FM stereo with aux
input. So you can carry plenty of family and friends, and they all
stay comfortable over the long haul, too. In fact, because this has
the large rear cargo area of a standard wagon, you can carry all
their stuff, too. So this is the classic that's perfect for
everything from road trips to tailgating. But even when it's just
you going for a solo cruise, this Chevy is great. You have a
movable cup holder center console, upgraded sports steering wheels,
a tilt column, and a Dakota Digital gauge upgrade that all let you
know this is a driver's machine.
The low mileage on the odometer is claimed to be since this car was
completed, and it's said to include even about when the motor was
rebuilt. This 305 cubic-inch V8 is now topped with a Holley Sniper
electronic fuel injection system to deliver better power and
consistency than the stock small black that made the Tri Fives
famous. There are even nice supporting components, like an HEI
distributor and aluminum radiator. It has been built to be a great
anytime/anywhere cruiser with upgrades like four-wheel power disc
brakes, power steering, and a 700R4 four-speed automatic
transmission with highway-friendly overdrive.
This is iconic, rare, upgraded, practical, and all-around awesome.
Don't let this wagon slip away, call today!
