1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Station Wagon in Auburn, Indiana

To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America’s Auburn Fall event, September 1-4, 2016.

Chassis No.
VC570153344

Estimate:
$ 40,000 - $ 50,000 US

Chevrolet had a successful year in 1957 that arguably produced some of the best looking cars since World War II. In the luxury department, Bel Air topped the high-end offering once again. Perhaps, most memorable of the series was the Nomad station wagon, the most expensive of the seven Bel Air body types. It was tremendously attractive and with sales only reaching 6,103 units for 1957, they remain highly sought-after and collectible to this day.

This Nomad is powered by a 283 cubic inch V-8 engine that is paired with a smooth shifting automatic transmission. The exterior of the Nomad is finished in red with a complementing cream top. Adorning the exterior is polished factory brightwork, bumper guards, dual exhaust with chromed ends and Rally wheels wrapped with Firestone tires. Inside the custom interior, the cloth upholstery is presented in gray with matching carpets; and Chevrolet floor mats, custom steering wheel, aftermarket AM/FM/cassette and aftermarket gauges mounted under the dash complete the tasteful "mild" customization.

Often called the “beauty queen of American station wagons,” this example is finished to very high standards.